Weird velcro configuration - Outdoor Research Flex-Tex II Gaiters

The worksmanship of this item is beyond reproach. Unfortunately the execution suffers from two flaws. First, for an ankle height gaiter these are too heavy duty. More importantly, the way the velcro closure is configured it very inconvenient and highly fiddly to put on and off. The tabs that secure the closure at the top and bottom, while a good idea, stick securely on the velcro below them and make it a pain to close the gaiters. The velcro strap itself is off center and requires A LOT of care to secure properly.