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Shoes featuring the GORE-TEX Performance Comfort technology are suitable for outdoor use in mild climates. Long-lasting water resistance, high breathability. Water cannot seep into the shoes, and sweat can be easily expelled from the interior. Suitable for various climate conditions and environments. GORE-TEX Performance is very common. It is suitable for wearing in temperature ranges of around 0 to 20 degrees Celsius. It is mainly used on lightweight and heavy-duty hiking shoes with mid-soles and high heels. For example, Scarpa Kailash (Gang Rinpoche) GTX, LOWA Renegade (Rebel) GTX Mid, LOWA Zephyr Mid GTX TF, Salomon Forces Quest 4D GTX, for heavy-duty hiking boots, there is LOWA Tibe, Scarpa Kinesis (Kinetic) Pro GTX.
Shoes featuring the GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort technology are suitable for wearing in rainy, snowy and cold weather. They are highly waterproof, breathable and have a warming function. They are the ideal choice for various outdoor activities in cold weather. Long-lasting water resistance, highly breathable. Rain and snow cannot enter the shoes, and sweat will be released from inside the shoes. The interior is made of a series of thermal materials to ensure that your feet remain dry, warm and comfortable in cold weather and outdoor activities in winter. GORE-TEX Insulated is a GTX composite fabric with a thermal layer. This type of sock is mainly used in high-altitude and cold regions, such as in high-altitude boots and polar warm boots. For example, Scarpa MONT BLANC (Mont Blanc) GTX & MONT BLANC PRO (Mont Blanc Professional Edition) GTX high-altitude boots, and La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX high-altitude boots.
Though there are differences between different classifications, there is one thing in common. They are all done by Laminating Machine laminating fabric with film. For further details about the laminating machine, pls feel free to contact us.
Gore-Tex in Shoes
Gore-tex fabric is a laminated fabric that is laminated with Gore-tex film by laminating machine. Products such as clothing, shoes, gloves and accessories made with this technology fabric possess the characteristics of Gore-tex fabric. Today we focus on classification and differences of Gore-Tex fabric used on shoes or boots. What are the features of Gore-tex technology fabric? In short, it is produced by laminating fabric with film through laminating machine to provide continuous protection against wind and rain, while also maintaining a certain degree of breathability. However, different models and fabric structures of Gore-tex products have varying levels of performance.
The objective fact is that shoes (boots) equipped with the Gore-tex waterproof sock technology (laminating film with fabric using laminating machine) can protect against wind, rain and snow while also having the ability to allow (wet) air to pass through in one direction. However, the actual wearing experience also depends on which Gore-tex waterproof sock technology is used, the fabric of the shoes, the lining, the sole structure, the environment, the weather conditions, the material of the user's socks, and the user's sweating constitution. It cannot be generalized. To give an extreme example, some shoes with Gore-tex waterproof sock technology are even more breathable than shoes with no GTX sock cover made of full leather.
The Gore-tex footwear product technology mainly includes four types: GORE-TEX Extended Comfort, GORE-TEX Performance Comfort, GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort, and GORE-TEX SURROUND.
The GORE-TEX Extended Comfort footwear technology is suitable for mild or warmer climates and is an ideal choice for both intense exercise and daily wear. It is particularly suitable for those who frequently go between indoors and outdoors, for daily walking, work and leisure activities. Long-lasting water resistance, highly breathable of the laminated products coming out of laminating machine, it can provide you with meticulous protection in all kinds of weather conditions. Water won't seep into the shoes, and sweat can be easily expelled from the shoes. It is the ideal choice for users who have high requirements for comfort and breathability.
The GORE-TEX Extended corresponds to the previous GTX XCR. It is characterized by high breathability and is suitable for wearing in relatively hot summer months. The shoes that use GORE-TEX Extended waterproof socks are mainly some lightweight, mid-to-low heel hiking shoes. Representative examples include the Scarpa Moraine GTX series, the classic 345an hiking shoes from lasportiva, and the Garmont Zenith Trail GTX. Currently, there is also a popular SALOMON XA FORCES GTX 3D, which also uses GORE-TEX Extended socks.
The objective fact is that shoes (boots) equipped with the Gore-tex waterproof sock technology (laminating film with fabric using laminating machine) can protect against wind, rain and snow while also having the ability to allow (wet) air to pass through in one direction. However, the actual wearing experience also depends on which Gore-tex waterproof sock technology is used, the fabric of the shoes, the lining, the sole structure, the environment, the weather conditions, the material of the user's socks, and the user's sweating constitution. It cannot be generalized. To give an extreme example, some shoes with Gore-tex waterproof sock technology are even more breathable than shoes with no GTX sock cover made of full leather.
The Gore-tex footwear product technology mainly includes four types: GORE-TEX Extended Comfort, GORE-TEX Performance Comfort, GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort, and GORE-TEX SURROUND.
The GORE-TEX Extended Comfort footwear technology is suitable for mild or warmer climates and is an ideal choice for both intense exercise and daily wear. It is particularly suitable for those who frequently go between indoors and outdoors, for daily walking, work and leisure activities. Long-lasting water resistance, highly breathable of the laminated products coming out of laminating machine, it can provide you with meticulous protection in all kinds of weather conditions. Water won't seep into the shoes, and sweat can be easily expelled from the shoes. It is the ideal choice for users who have high requirements for comfort and breathability.
The GORE-TEX Extended corresponds to the previous GTX XCR. It is characterized by high breathability and is suitable for wearing in relatively hot summer months. The shoes that use GORE-TEX Extended waterproof socks are mainly some lightweight, mid-to-low heel hiking shoes. Representative examples include the Scarpa Moraine GTX series, the classic 345an hiking shoes from lasportiva, and the Garmont Zenith Trail GTX. Currently, there is also a popular SALOMON XA FORCES GTX 3D, which also uses GORE-TEX Extended socks.
