While there are indeed many times when you actually don’t mind being wet—showering, swimming, being hosed off when you catch fire—hiking is simply not one of them. Because face it, nature wasn’t meant to be experienced in wet, squishy socks.
That’s why science called a time-out from smashing atom particles and instead created GORE-TEX®. Hikers and campers rejoiced and Boy Scouts sang songs. This miraculous material turns shoes and jackets into waterproof and windproof barriers to keep you dry on any trek. But the best thing? It’s highly breathable to cool you down during intense activity. This state-of-the-art climate control ensures you stay comfortable…well, as comfortable as you can get hiking on a 40-degree incline 900 feet above sea level.
In fact, just about the only thing GORE-TEX® won’t protect you from on the trail, riverbed or campground is bears. But hey, you can always toss some granola into the shoe to leave behind for your hairy friend while you head for the hills. So really, why wouldn’t you grab a pair of shoes featuring GORE-TEX® from Merrell, Vasque, The North Face, Wolverine, or Lowa …unless you actually like being as soggy as a bowl of grape nuts that have been sitting out.
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