GORE-TEX® EXTRAGUARD establishes itself on the market

Nowadays, safety boots must offer much more than just protection. They must be comfortable, lightweight, and weather-resistant in everyday use. “Safety boots featuring EXTRAGUARD upper technology combine all these characteristics: they are sturdy, waterproof, dry quickly, and remain lightweight even after long periods in wet conditions,” says GORE-TEX^®.

This performance has been confirmed by a six-month field test conducted at Deutsche Bahn (German Railways). At A+A 2025, the GORE-TEX^® brand and its partner brands Atlas, Elten, Fal, HAIX, Heckel, Obuv, Robusta, Solid Gear, Steitz Secura, and U-Power will present their new collections of boots featuring the innovative upper technology in Hall 11, Stand H 67.

With EXTRAGUARD upper technology, the GORE-TEX^® brand combines the advantages of traditional robust materials with those of lightweight fabrics, paving the way for greater protection and comfort with minimal maintenance. EXTRAGUARD upper technology is suitable for the most challenging work environments and offers robust protection and comfort even after months of continuous use in demanding and wet conditions. “Workers in the construction, demolition, rail, utilities, agriculture, power, and water industries benefit from our innovative upper technology: these are all fields where people doing heavy, strenuous work need sturdy, durable, lightweight, and comfortable footwear they can really trust,” explains Johannes Krieg, footwear product specialist for the GORE-TEX^® brand.