W. L. Gore & Associates has claimed a much coveted OutDoor Industry Award for its new GORE-TEX® SURROUND™ product technology for hiking shoes.
These awards are bestowed annually by a jury of outdoor experts at the OutDoor trade fair.
The GORE-TEX® brand came out on top in the “Material Innovation” category, further underlining its innovative strength. With GORE-TEX® SURROUND™ product technology the company has come up with the world’s first technology for durably waterproof hiking shoes that offer all-round breathability, thereby redefining the hiking experience.
In spring 2015, 24 of the world’s leading manufacturers of outdoor footwear will be bringing the first GORE-TEX® SURROUND™ collections to the market.
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