The hybrid gaiters do prevent the rubbing of heel rubs on my sensitive skin mare, but the super glue application requirement is not great and I've had to repeat that process for 2 of the boots. The hybrid gaiters make the boots more challenging to put on because they do not wrap around the boot which would be my preference. I have to use mud straps, and the collars on the new mud straps are too small. I have used Scoots for years but am considering trying another brand.