AXESQUIN Kunai Short M

AXESQUIN
Shinogi Kunai Short
Sumi-iro (Charcoal Gray) M

Purchased in 2024 and used a few times. No major scratches or stains.

Product Description
[Concept and Creation]
These are minimalist gaiters designed to prevent small stones, dead leaves, and other debris from entering your shoes during shinogi (outdoor activities/survival).
Made from breathable softshell material, they don't cause the uncomfortable stuffiness of rain gaiters. The short length makes them incredibly lightweight at just 37g for both feet, and they also offer stretchability.
The slim fit, inspired by tabi (Japanese split-toe socks), reduces stress on your footwork during long shinogi sessions and is effective for ensuring safety in rough terrain.
The toggle used to attach to the shoelaces allows for easy and secure fastening.

[Comfort of Use]
The Kunai, which fit snugly to your feet, eliminate stress around your legs during shinogi, and ensure your foot's visibility, allowing you to safely navigate difficult terrain.
When the hem is securely fitted to your shoes, no foreign objects will enter, and snow won't get in either.
You can experience this level of comfort when used correctly.

[How to Use]
For shinogi activities other than in snowy fields, I use the Kunai Short regardless of whether it's sunny or raining.
I don't often use waterproof shoes, so I don't worry too much about getting wet, and as long as I maintain the water repellency, I can manage.
Pass the toggle at the front of the hem through your shoelaces, then pull it up to secure.
By attaching bungee cords or durable thin cords to the loops on either side of the hem and securing them to the sole of your shoes, the hem will fit snugly to your shoes, preventing foreign objects from entering and the hem from lifting.
Additionally, the hook-and-loop fastener (loop side) on the back of the heel allows for easy attachment to certain shoes.
When combined with Futae Zubon (double-layered pants), Hakama Skirts, or Amenosukato (rain skirts), the Kunai Short creates a beautiful, shinogi-style silhouette.

[Material Features]
The double-faced softshell fabric provides sufficient strength for the Kunai Short.
While the breathability rating from a third-party inspection agency isn't extremely high, you won't feel much stuffiness when actually using them.
In addition to moderate windproof and water-repellent properties, they also clear UPF50+ for UV protection.