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Gore-Tex® Liner Info
GORE-TEX XCR® is the latest product for GORE-TEX® footwear. By itself, the XCR laminate increases breathability by 30-50% at low exertion levels with the same durability as standard GORE-TEX® laminate. XCR also works instantly, so it does not require a buildup of heat to force the hot air out of a shoe: the doors are always open. That means better comfort when your engine is idling. Additionally, Montrail engineered the shoe for enhanced breathability at all exertion levels. By minimizing seams, layers, and adhesives, XCR footwear is more breathable in any conditions at any exertion leve
The GORE-TEX® construction consists of a highly breathable leather and/or nylon upper with a GORE-TEX® liner bootie inserted on the inside of the upper. The GORE-TEX® liner is sewn to form a bootie that exactly fits the shape of the last.The bootie is sewn to the upper at the collar and bonded with adhesives under the foot and at places around the ankle and forefoot. This patented construction technique allows us to create a water barrier with no weak points at the seams or edges.
1. The GORE-TEX® material begins as a sheet of GORE-TEX® membrane with a polyester (3-Bar Knit) fabric cover. The GORE-TEX® material is cut and sewn to fit each last size used in the footwear. All seams are taped with GORE-TEX® material tape to eliminate leakage due to stitching holes.
2. Every booty is subjected to an underwater leak test to ensure that no boot is constructed with a faulty bootie.
3. After the boots are assembled with the GORE-TEX® liners, a sampling of the boots are tested for waterproofness in a specially designed centrifuge. The centrifuge creates very high water pressure inside the boots. If a leak is present, the test water inside the boot will quickly be forced out of the boot and detected with sensors. A failed test will result in a heavy schedule of tests on the finished product to determine if the leak was an isolated instance or representative of a manufacturing problem. The result of this rigorous plan for initial and final testing is that GORE-TEX® footwear can confidently be guaranteed to keep your feet dry.
Gore-Tex vs leather on the inside of a boot?
The "pros" of a leather lining are: (1) as it breaks in, it will mold around your foot and ultimately provide a superb fit; and (2) it is breathable. The "cons" are that: (1) leather lined boots will usually require a break-in period; and (2) they are not waterproof.
As for a Gore-tex lined boot, the values are opposite. A Gore-Tex lined boot is waterproof and breathable, but may not offer the super close fit of a leather-lined boot.
Dri-Lex lining? Waterproofness and breatheability vs. Gore-Tex?
Dri-Lex is a boot liner material that does a great job of wicking moisture away from the foot. This material is also fairly durable and does not stretch.
Dri-Lex doesn't offer waterproofing, as you would find in a Gore-Tex boot, it simply makes boot models without Gore-Tex water-proofing more comfortable.
Schoeller Info
Unusual conditions demand extreme functionality. Schoeller®-WB-formula is a material developed for those activities that leave the athlete exposed to the weather. WB-formula combines weatherproofing from the outside, climate comfort from the inside and unrestricted freedom of movement
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