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GoreTex®

GORE-TEX®

Merrell uses GORE-TEX® bootie construction in several of our top-of-the-line waterproof hiking boots and shoes.  Used in hiking construction for more than 20 years, GORE-TEX® fabric is the best assurance that your boots will provide unbeatable breathable, waterproof performance.

GORE-TEX® XCR, or Extended Comfort Range, footwear suppresses humidity to deliver optimal climate comfort and maximum performance during high-output activities. Highly breathable and durably waterproof, this versatile footwear also extends comfort during warmer seasons to meet the demands of avid adventurers, serious athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts.

As a measure of our confidence in GORE-TEX® footwear performance, Merrell uses GORE-TEX® fabric in both hiking boots and adventure travel shoes. Furthermore, Merrell offers a full one-year guarantee, along with the GORE-TEX® Guaranteed To Keep You Dry satisfaction guarantee, for the waterproof/breathable performance of our GORE-TEX® footwear.