The GORE-TEX® brand wins OutDoor Industry Award for the world’s first technology for hiking shoes with all-round breathability

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GORE-TEXR-SURROUNDT-Layer-Graphic_ItalianW. 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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