How does CR-foam compare or rate against Thinsulate® and/or Gore-Tex®?
A. Thinsulate, made by 3M Corporation, is typically used in work boots and hiking shoes to resist cold temperatures. Thinsulate is typically laminated to the whole shoe lining or glued into the toe area of a shoe or boot. It is not a waterproof material. Gore-Tex is a breathable, waterproof membrane but is not an insulating material. The CR-foam used in MUCK BOOTS™ is both waterproof and self-insulating. Our materials exceed the long-term effectiveness of waterproof membrane materials and provide greater insulating properties than all non-specialty temperature-control substrates. Q. Do these boots allow your feet to breathe? A. Unlike many pac boots, MUCK BOOTS™ do not have an inner felt liner. Felt liners are very hot and can cause skin irritation with prolonged use. One of the most important and revolutionary features of MUCK BOOTS™ footwear is the structured, breathable Airmesh™ lining used in all our products. Airmesh™ is made up of thousands of tiny vertical fibers that allow air
