Ryo Kunai Short

・Fits trail running shoes to light trekking shoes (approximately)
- Drawcord not exposed to the outside - Tabi fit - Toggle for fastening to shoelaces - Hook and loop on the back of the heel
- Loops for attaching bungee cords and thin rope (bungee cords and thin ropes are not included)
・Ankle length

Thought and Creation

These minimalist gaiters are designed to prevent pebbles, leaves, and other debris from getting into your shoes while you're slinking. Made from breathable softshell material, they don't get stuffy like rain gaiters, and their short length makes them lightweight at just 37g per pair. They also offer stretch. The slim fit, inspired by tabi socks, reduces stress on your footwork during long periods of slinking and helps ensure safety in rough terrain. The part that attaches to the shoelaces uses a toggle, making them easy to fasten securely.

Usability

A kunai that fits your feet eliminates stress on your feet when shinoing, and allows you to pass through rough areas safely as you can see your feet clearly. If the bottom fits tightly to your shoes, no foreign objects or snow will get in. If you use it correctly, you will be able to experience this comfort.

Mastering

Except for when I'm snogging on a snowy field, I can get by with the kunai shorts, whether it's sunny or raining. Since I don't usually wear waterproof shoes, getting wet isn't a big deal, and as long as I maintain my water-repellent clothing properly, I can get by with the kunai shorts. The toggles at the front of the hem are threaded through the shoelaces and then pulled up to secure them. Then, by attaching bungee cord or strong cord to the loops on the left and right sides of the hem and securing them to the bottom of the shoe, the hem fits snugly to the shoe, preventing foreign objects from getting in and the hem from lifting up. The hook-and-loop fastener on the underside of the heel also makes it easy to secure to some shoes. Pairing the kunai shorts with futae trousers, hakama skirts, or ameno skirts creates a beautiful silhouette that's characteristic of Ryo.

Material features

The double-faced softshell fabric provides sufficient strength for kunai shorts. While breathability ratings from third-party testing aren't particularly high, the shorts are practically breathable and don't feel stuffy. They're also moderately windproof and water-repellent, and offer UPF 50+ protection against UV rays.

specification

Air permeability: 2.3cm³/cm²/s
Material: 90dn x 90dn double-face soft shell. Composition: 88% nylon, 12% polyurethane.
Length: S=16.5cm, M/L=18cm
Weight: 37g
Country of Origin: China