--- title: "GORE-TEX | Waterproof breathable safety footwear | uvex safety" url: "https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/gore-tex-waterproof-and-breathable-footwear" description: Waterproof and breathable, safety footwear with GORE-TEX lining allows moisture (perspiration) to evaporate, keeping your feet dry and confortable. date: 2024-10-31 modified: 2024-11-01 locale: en_GB --- # GORE-TEX | Waterproof breathable safety footwear | uvex safety ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/Avf1Ip-CP2_9BJDkJ3K6t_R473b29KdTMnELk8yAVhI/w:375/h:210/fn:Y3NtX2dvcmUtdGV4LXRlY2hub2xvZ3ktaGVhZGVyX2RjMzM5MTNhNGI:t/cb:44093531f147d1472f2b008190caa34869c256e2/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/rt:fill/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2hlY2tlbC9nb3JlLXRleC10ZWNobm9sb2d5LWhlYWRlci5qcGc_MTczMDM5MTQ2NA "GORE-TEX footwear keeps your feet dry and comfortable") GORE-TEX footwear for the workplace ===================================== Guaranteed to keep your feet dry -------------------------------- Safety footwear featuring **GORE-TEX** membrane technology is built to withstand the toughest work environments. Experience superior durability and performance, every step of the way. Keeping your feet dry is crucial when working outdoors in winter. Not only are wet feet uncomfortable, they can lead to blisters, sores, fungal infections or even trench foot. Wearing appropriate safety footwear with a waterproof membrane helps to keep your feet dry and comfortable, reducing the risk of injury. Investing in quality winter boots is a wise choice for anyone who works outside in cold, wet conditions. The **GORE-TEX** membrane has microscopic pores **20,000 times smaller** than a drop of water but **700 times larger** than one water vapour molecule. This unique combination stops water from penetrating into the footwear for long-lasting waterproofness, while at the same time enabling sweat to escape. The highly breathable membrane keeps your feet dry and comfortable, while protecting you from rain and snow. ![The Gore-Tex­ membrane](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/TQOJB_9sxl_hC9OX0__F7I8V1PeSr0y8kvwVMCcAtrU/w:345/h:277/fn:Y3NtX2dvcmUtdGV4LWN1dC1vdXRfZDE4ZjNkYTlhNw:t/cb:9d8ba4ceb7a446e7ed1ca00b75bfe613aee7d3e1/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2hlY2tlbC9nb3JlLXRleC1jdXQtb3V0LmpwZz8xNzMwNDU1OTMy "The Gore-Tex­ membrane") What are the differences between WR and WPA? ---------------------------------------------- Under the new 2022 standard, **WRU** has been replaced by **WPA**. ‘WPA’ now indicates that footwear can allow for some ‘water penetration and absorption’. WPA footwear offers some breathability and can be used in working conditions that do not require the feet to be submerged in water. Also, under the new 2022 standard the ‘**WR**’ (water resistant) marking is the same test for water penetration that is used during the 2011 test, but it is the result that differs. In order to be marked as ‘WR’ the 2022 standard states no water penetration inside the footwear shall be detected where, as above, the 2011 test allows for 3cm cubed of water to penetrate the footwear and therefore, the new WR standard is more stringent. To help equate one standard to another, a previous S2 model with WR has now become an S6, and a previous S3 model with WR has become an S7. ![WR Water resistance](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/aYnuqqCMzBoIGChvZZcb0o9nhtUkLJvfEkyxIm0RK7o/w:240/h:120/fn:Y3NtXzI0MC1mb290d2Vhci1zdGFuZGFyZHMtd3JfYWI5YzEyMzQyZg:t/cb:c8fb97a8c7c3dda4ad4577c7abc700dda0e330b0/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2tub3dsZWRnZS8yNDAtZm9vdHdlYXItc3RhbmRhcmRzLXdyLmpwZz8xNzE1MzM3MDgz "WR Water resistance") ![WPA Water penetration and absorption](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/VlEQJU60w1RuoSEopfEpM_WNF9hsUm9EdFMLfJiq3Ow/w:240/h:120/fn:Y3NtXzI0MC1mb290d2Vhci1zdGFuZGFyZHMtd3BhXzU0YzYwYTcyZTg:t/cb:5e34f505eca786c017930d5634261e4d7e18e1d4/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2tub3dsZWRnZS8yNDAtZm9vdHdlYXItc3RhbmRhcmRzLXdwYS5qcGc_MTcxNTMzNzA4Mw "WPA Water penetration and absorption") For more information contact us using our quick form: [ ![A simple guide to EN ISO 20345:2022](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/LZxwfwIPV2wk2KK3GeqJM-WuzXSjjvZqeyLq3ogqvq4/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtXzM1MC1zaW1wbGUtZ3VpZGUtaXNvLTIwMzQ1LTIwMjJfNGRiODIxNGY3OA:t/cb:c28d150cfd49da0ab002f76dace164b36f3dde39/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2tub3dsZWRnZS8zNTAtc2ltcGxlLWd1aWRlLWlzby0yMDM0NS0yMDIyLmpwZz8xNzE2NTY2Nzk2 "A simple guide to EN ISO 20345:2022") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/knowledge/safety-standards/safety-footwear/guide-to-en-iso-203452022) A simple guide to EN ISO 20345:2022 ------------------------------------- ### Proven quality under uncompromising testing conditions Safety footwear with **GORE-TEX** technology by far exceed the requirements of the standard **EN ISO 20345/347** with respect to waterproofness, breathability and durability. ![Durable waterproofness](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/Myrr3yHIBayOdfGzNaQmeBCSlIyWAbYfzRp7LfxmTGg/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX2dvcmUtdGV4LXdhdGVycHJvb2ZuZXNzX2I2ZGQwODFjM2E:t/cb:1eb498d7546cf8dcc85de8029eddb4d22c0f7d8e/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2hlY2tlbC9nb3JlLXRleC13YXRlcnByb29mbmVzcy5qcGc_MTczMDQ1MzgwMw "Durable waterproofness") ### DURABLY WATERPROOF **GORE-TEX** footwear has to withstand up to 300,000 flex movements (80 hours) in ankle-high water - without allowing one single drop of water to penetrate inside the boot. EN ISO standard 20344:2011 requires only 4,800 flexes (80 minutes) and 3 cm2 water entry is allowed. ![Gore-Tex footwear offers breathability](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/09Mjz6iTU8odnYCgkgP_o7mHLCFRsZAnDMxuc2AA5kc/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX2dvcmUtdGV4LWJyZWF0aGFiaWxpdHlfZGZkMDJkN2U4OA:t/cb:db7cc30b121b0a718891fb911fac6bb88e894591/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2hlY2tlbC9nb3JlLXRleC1icmVhdGhhYmlsaXR5LmpwZz8xNzMwNDUzODAz "Breathability") ### RELIABLY BREATHABLE The materials used in **GORE-TEX** footwear achieve a breathability value up to six times higher than the values specified in EN ISO standard 20345/47, allowing sweat to escape, keeping you comfortable. ![Gore-Tex footwear offers durability](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/yXIUuTsKKAkvL1wpAAUmvE3-kBejrLhUuzTHRZ-T3nY/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX2dvcmUtdGV4LWR1cmFiaWxpdHlfODBkNmExNTE4OA:t/cb:8a847e35adfe96195cc518b96749a05df5b70661/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2hlY2tlbC9nb3JlLXRleC1kdXJhYmlsaXR5LmpwZz8xNzMwNDUzODAz "Durability") ### LONG PRODUCT LIFE The inner lining and upper materials of **GORE-TEX** footwear have to withstand up to four times more abrasion movement than specified in by the EN ISO standard. A longer product life helps to save energy and resources. 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