Footwear Technologies

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Footwear Technologies

  • GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear

    Dry & comfortably cool

    • Indoors & Outdoors
    • Warm Weather
    • Active Use

  • GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear

    Dry & comfortable

    • Outdoor Activities
    • Changing Weather
    • Versatility

  • GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort Footwear

    Dry & comfortably warm

    • Added Warmth
    • Cold Weather
    • Winter Activities

Construction

Upper Material

Protective Knit

GORE-TEX® Membrane

Inner Lining

GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear

Durably Waterproof

Highly Breathable

GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear

GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear is ideal for moderate and warmer temperature conditions. Great for high-output activities and everyday use. The technology is appropriate for constant changes between indoors and outdoors, standing and walking, working and leisure time.

Ideal For:
  • Trail Running
  • Road Running
  • Hiking
  • Motorcycling
  • Casual
  • Business
  • Hunting
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Construction

Upper Material

Protective Knit

GORE-TEX® Membrane

Inner Lining

GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear

Durably Waterproof

Breathable

GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear

GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort Footwear offers optimized climate comfort for moderate weather conditions and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Ideal For:
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Trekking Backpacking
  • Casual
  • Motorcycling
  • Hunting
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Construction

Upper Material

Protective Knit

GORE-TEX® Membrane

Insulation

Inner Lining

GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort Footwear

Durably Waterproof

Breathable

GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort Footwear

GORE-TEX® Insulated Comfort Footwear comes in a range of insulation options to keep feet dry and comfortably warm during cold conditions and winter outdoor activities.

Ideal For:
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Business
  • Hunting
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QUALITY TESTING

All GORE-TEX® footwear designs are put through a variety of intense tests. If at any point they do not hold up to the high GORE-TEX® product standards, they are sent back to the drawing board.

  • Comfort Test

    Breathability is not only a feature of the GORE-TEX® membrane. All materials used, from the lining through to the outer material, contribute to the high breathability and climate comfort of GORE-TEX® Footwear. In the Comfort Test the entire shoe is tested for breathability which ensures that all components are working together to deliver climate comfort in the intended use.

  • Walking Simulator

    The Walking Simulator tests the waterproof performance of GORE-TEX® footwear. Test shoes are placed on flexible foot forms equipped with moisture sensors that are subject up to 200,000 steps in a water bath. If moisture enters the shoe, the testing stops and the sensor indicates the source of the leak. The shoe or boot must then be modified and submitted for another round of testing, to prove that they meet the rigorous GORE-TEX® footwear standards.

  • Wicking Test

    The GORE-TEX® lining isn't the only component in footwear that ensures durable waterproofness. Materials used in the upper must also be non-wicking to prevent water from being transported into the shoe or boot over the GORE-TEX® lining. That's why we test all upper components from the shoe's leather and foam to the stitching and laces to ensure that the whole shoe or boot meets the waterproof performance standards.

  • Centrifugal Tester

    Boots filled with water are spun at high speeds. The resulting pressure forces water through even the smallest of holes to discover leaks. These tests are performed at every Gore certified factory.

Comfort Test
Walking Simulator
Wicking Test
Centrifugal Tester

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