Germany federal border patrol agents will be sporting shoes made of Gore-Tex, chosen because of their waterproofness. The company Haix Shoes will deliver 30,000 pairs to the agency.
When you do double-digit trail runs every day for six days, you get ample time to test out gear. SNEWS staffer Ana Trujillo and her teammate Mike Trujillo were able to test four pairs of shoes during the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. Here’s what they had to say: Nike Run Free 3.0 ...read more
Gore-Tex goes leather and motor bikes -- at least in Europe where many scoot around on zippy little motorized bikes as the best way to commute or get around in European towns. In Spring 2002, W.L. Gore & Associates will introduce a new grip system called ExactGrip after last ...read more
The Federal Trade Commission has closed its two-year investigation of W. L. Gore & Associates, saying it will take “no further action” against the company for alleged exclusionary practices related to its Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable membranes. The decision to end the ...read more
These are designed for hikers and backpackers who seek the virtues of a fabric/leather upper and the waterproof, breathable comfort of GORE-TEX® fabric. Features: * Nylon panels * GORE-TEX® linings * Shock-absorbing polyurethane midsoles * Full-length nylon boards with half steel ...read more
GORE-TEX® fabric is wearable weather protection that keeps you dry and comfortable from head to toe. Our revolutionary patented membrane technology, proven for 25 years, forever changed the standard of performance outerwear when it was introduced. And we've never looked back. ...read more
When you do double-digit trail runs every day for six days, you get ample time to test out gear. SNEWS staffer Ana Trujillo and her teammate Mike Trujillo were able to test four pairs of shoes during the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. Here’s what they had to say: Nike Run Free 3.0 ...read more
Tom Gray leads the team behind the new Gore-Tex Pro. The updated waterproof-breathable material making its debut at Winter Market is said to be 28 percent more breathable than its previous iteration, without any sacrifice to waterproof protection. A 17-year Gore veteran, Gray’s ...read more
A durable Taslan shell and waterproof GORE-TEX® insert gives this glove the ability to stand up to seasons of backcountry use. Features: * Waterproof leather palms * Progressive anatomical curve and boxed construction * Moonlite Pile fleece palm ...read more
Montrail had a small booth at the ispo show and was using the positioning primarily to look for agents to represent the company in Europe, said company rep Troy Trimmer. "We are adjusting our past sales strategy," he told SNEWS®. The past strategy was to use distributors, but ...read more
