Benefits and Properties of Gore-Tex Footwear | Shoecapital

Benefits and Properties of Gore-Tex Footwear

Gore-tex footwear

Features of footwear constructed entirely of Gore-Tex are listed as follows.

  • Gore-tex fabric- reduces moisture and contaminants like oils, petroleum and lubricants.
  • Gore-Tex footwear is lightweight and also an all-weather shoe that is specially designed for outing.
  • The water-proofing aspect and hydrophobic Gore-Tex membrane offers an entire protection from outer elements, water, snow and extreme rains.
  • The rubber sole in your Gore-Tex footwear renders great traction.
  • Extra-thick heel and forefoot is for a dry and safe outing.

Gore-tex as a part of footwear

  • The dual-density polyurethane/ Ethyl Vinyl Acetate sole assist to minimize the harmful shocks and imbalance.
  • A separate attachment called Scree Gaiter makes you to feel comfortable even in adverse weather conditions.
  • Tri-zoned removable/outlast foot bed provides over-all healthy foot environment by regulating the temperature of your feet.
  • The front part of your shoe features with toe rand for protection against abrasion/wear and tear.
  • Gore-Tex shoes are featured with ghillie and hook lacing to give you a snug fit.
  • The toe box helps to resist the wear off in your shoes.
  • Gore-Tex footwear uses Patented EXO construction, which takes care of lightweight, comfortable feel.
  • A technology 'X-2' cushioning used in shoes helps in promoting sturdiness. Apart from these, a portion of energy formed by your feet is reverted to them.
  • Insole constitutes a ‘Comfort Fiber System' for inhibiting the microorganisms and unnecessary odor.

Properties:

  • Porous/ Air permeable: It constitutes tiny holes that have a tendency to allow gas/water-vapor.
  • Strong-Hydrophobic: An ability to repel the water.
  • Bio-compatible: Non-Toxic and non-injurious effects (allows micro-organisms to live but not harm)
  • Weather durability: manages minimum of 500 hours of nonstop wet flex and abrasion without leakage.

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