GORE-TEX footwear keeps your feet dry and comfortable

Guaranteed to keep your feet dry

GORE-TEX footwear for the workplace

Safety footwear featuring GORE-TEX membrane technology is built to withstand the toughest work environments. Experience superior durability and performance, every step of the way.

Keeping your feet dry is crucial when working outdoors in winter. Not only are wet feet uncomfortable, they can lead to blisters, sores, fungal infections or even trench foot. Wearing appropriate safety footwear with a waterproof membrane helps to keep your feet dry and comfortable, reducing the risk of injury. Investing in quality winter boots is a wise choice for anyone who works outside in cold, wet conditions.

The GORE-TEX membrane has microscopic pores 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water but 700 times larger than one water vapour molecule. This unique combination stops water from penetrating into the footwear for long-lasting waterproofness, while at the same time enabling sweat to escape. The highly breathable membrane keeps your feet dry and comfortable, while protecting you from rain and snow.

What are the differences between WR and WPA?

Under the new 2022 standard, WRU has been replaced by WPA. ‘WPA’ now indicates that footwear can allow for some ‘water penetration and absorption’. WPA footwear offers some breathability and can be used in working conditions that do not require the feet to be submerged in water.

Also, under the new 2022 standard the ‘WR’ (water resistant) marking is the same test for water penetration that is used during the 2011 test, but it is the result that differs. In order to be marked as ‘WR’ the 2022 standard states no water penetration inside the footwear shall be detected where, as above, the 2011 test allows for 3cm cubed of water to penetrate the footwear and therefore, the new WR standard is more stringent. To help equate one standard to another, a previous S2 model with WR has now become an S6, and a previous S3 model with WR has become an S7.

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A simple guide to EN ISO 20345:2022

Proven quality under uncompromising testing conditions

Safety footwear with GORE-TEX technology by far exceed the requirements of the standard EN ISO 20345/347 with respect to waterproofness, breathability and durability.

DURABLY WATERPROOF

GORE-TEX footwear has to withstand up to 300,000 flex movements (80 hours) in ankle-high water - without allowing one single drop of water to penetrate inside the boot. EN ISO standard 20344:2011 requires only 4,800 flexes (80 minutes) and 3 cm² water entry is allowed.

RELIABLY BREATHABLE

The materials used in GORE-TEX footwear achieve a breathability value up to six times higher than the values specified in EN ISO standard 20345/47, allowing sweat to escape, keeping you comfortable.

LONG PRODUCT LIFE

The inner lining and upper materials of GORE-TEX footwear have to withstand up to four times more abrasion movement than specified in by the EN ISO standard. A longer product life helps to save energy and resources.