They keep the rocks and crud out of your shoes! Genius!
You certainly don't need to use these all the time, but if the day's trail is expected to be mucky or rough, then a good idea to have.
A lot of the folks in my trail running club use the Dirty Girls gaiters (in various designs). They are 'loud' but otherwise minimalist, which I like.
Race Ready, a brand I have a lot of road-running experience with, makes them too, so I may consider. They appear more durable/bulkier than the dirty girl gaiters, so probably for a more aggressive terrain.
I have yet to buy a pair, but when I do I will keep you posted on my own two cents.
In the meantime, here are some pros and cons I found from someone else of Mountain Hardware, Outdoor Research, and Dirty Girls:
Trail Gaiter Roundup
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