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GORE-TEX SURROUND® Product Technology

A new level of all-around breathability.

KEY BENEFITS

Explore the high-level protective benefits of this technology

360° Construction

Extremely Breathable

Durably waterproof

Chemical Resistant

A truly innovative system that allows feet to breathe in every direction - even through the sole - making it the most breathable GORE-TEX footwear technology. Moisture and heat easily escapes faster, so your feet stay comfortably drier.

The innovative sole construction combined with a breathable laminate also below the foot enables a new level of breathability.

Durably waterproof, ensured by the GORE-TEX laminate integrated into the upper fabric and the sole of the shoe.

The laminate protects the feet against the penetration of commonly occurring chemicals*.

*(Commonly occurring chemicals include AFF Fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid H²SO⁴ (37%), diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%))

A new level of breathability

Footwear engineered with the GORE-TEX SURROUND® laminate offers 360° breathability while being durably waterproof and protective against the penetration of commonly occurring chemicals. The technology has been developed to address the needs of professionals on their feet all day in demanding work environments. GORE-TEX SURROUND® technology keeps feet dry, protected and comfortable.

The additional GORE-TEX SURROUND® highly breathable laminate under the foot allows sweat to escape into the ventilation grid and outside via the side sole openings. This innovative sole construction provides additional breathability and helps feet feel drier and more comfortable all-around. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, GORE-TEX SURROUND® product technology is ideal for warm weather, even when highly active - delivering a new level of breathability to professional footwear.

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How it works

Waterproof all-around

The special GORE-TEX SURROUND® lining laminates are integrated into the upper and the sole of the shoe, completely surrounding the foot.

How it works

Breathable all-around

The patented structure of the sole, with side sole openings and the use of a laminate underneath the foot, creates a larger area through which moisture can move away from the foot, increasing the breathability. Sweat inside the shoe can escape faster than ever before.

How it works

Penetration-Resistant Sole*

For Safety footwear, complying with S3 standards, the penetration-resistant sole is positioned underneath the layer of the sole with the side openings. *S3 Safety footwear only.

How it works

Innovative sole construction

Thanks to the unique and innovative sole structure, the ventilation system can be seen at work - offering safety footwear that provides the optimum combination of waterproofness and true 360° breathability.

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Law Enforcement

Footwear with GORE-TEX SURROUND® product technology responds to the varied climate comfort needs in law enforcement - active outdoors, or sedentary at the station.

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Workwear

The technology brings 360° climate comfort to GORE-TEX safety footwear (S3): even over long, strenuous working days and in warm temperatures.

Standards

Penetration-resistant layer according to EN ISO 20345 for S3 safety standard
Protection against penetration of commonly occuring chemicals in accordance with ISO 13994/ASTM F 903, method C1. (Commonly occurring chemicals include AFF Fire-fighting foam (3%), sulphuric acid H2SO4(37%) diesel and caustic soda NaOH (30%)