blake
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BOGS Will Unveil Breathable Rubber Boots
There are many times when insulated rubber boots are a necessity, but they definitely have had a down side -- they do not breathe, which means your feet sweat. So, after hunters wearing them have been active in the field, then sit, all that moisture results in cold feet.
Bogs Boots decided to defy this logic and will unveil the result at the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Their breakthrough is the new Model 52115 Blaze MT men's tall rubber boot with Mossy Oak camo. Water cannot get in, but perspiration can get out.
"It's the only rubber boot that breathes," said Bill Combs, president. "We don't claim it's totally breathable, but tests show that it definitely moves enough moisture to keep your feet dry, thanks to a panel of MT material across the middle of the boot."
MT is Bogs' patented Moisture Transfer technology, which is the key to this unmatched performance. It solves the perspiration problem that leads to wet feet, cold or hot, by letting sweaty air out in the arch area. This is effective because most of the heat created in feet is behind the metatarsal bones, just in front of the arch. So, more air is let out with the waterproof, breathable neoprene.
Combs explained that another significant advantage is their four-way stretch shaft. Since rubber does not stretch, Bogs uses neoprene in the shaft to allow more give and a more comfortable fit.
Still another important aspect to Bogs' design is their unique last (the contour of the footbed and shape of the boot), which Combs matter-of-factly describes as "kind of a banana shape." This is for a good reason: you rock from heel to toe when you walk, hike or jog, and this boot shape helps that motion, cuts down on shock from impact, and "just feels nice and supportive all day long."
The new Blaze MT is the latest of many new boots from Bogs, combining all the ideal features you want: maximum comfort in a rugged, durable boot that is both waterproof and breathable, so your feet stay warm and dry, no matter what the conditions. They are comfort-rated from temperate to sub-zero conditions (-40oF), and have the added advantage of a self-cleaning lug outsole. MSRP, $120.
This post is for informational purposes only. I am not affiliated with this manufacture/company and I am not receiving any compensation for this post.
blake
BOGS Will Unveil Breathable Rubber Boots
There are many times when insulated rubber boots are a necessity, but they definitely have had a down side -- they do not breathe, which means your feet sweat. So, after hunters wearing them have been active in the field, then sit, all that moisture results in cold feet.
Bogs Boots decided to defy this logic and will unveil the result at the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Their breakthrough is the new Model 52115 Blaze MT men's tall rubber boot with Mossy Oak camo. Water cannot get in, but perspiration can get out.
"It's the only rubber boot that breathes," said Bill Combs, president. "We don't claim it's totally breathable, but tests show that it definitely moves enough moisture to keep your feet dry, thanks to a panel of MT material across the middle of the boot."
MT is Bogs' patented Moisture Transfer technology, which is the key to this unmatched performance. It solves the perspiration problem that leads to wet feet, cold or hot, by letting sweaty air out in the arch area. This is effective because most of the heat created in feet is behind the metatarsal bones, just in front of the arch. So, more air is let out with the waterproof, breathable neoprene.
Combs explained that another significant advantage is their four-way stretch shaft. Since rubber does not stretch, Bogs uses neoprene in the shaft to allow more give and a more comfortable fit.
Still another important aspect to Bogs' design is their unique last (the contour of the footbed and shape of the boot), which Combs matter-of-factly describes as "kind of a banana shape." This is for a good reason: you rock from heel to toe when you walk, hike or jog, and this boot shape helps that motion, cuts down on shock from impact, and "just feels nice and supportive all day long."
The new Blaze MT is the latest of many new boots from Bogs, combining all the ideal features you want: maximum comfort in a rugged, durable boot that is both waterproof and breathable, so your feet stay warm and dry, no matter what the conditions. They are comfort-rated from temperate to sub-zero conditions (-40oF), and have the added advantage of a self-cleaning lug outsole. MSRP, $120.
This post is for informational purposes only. I am not affiliated with this manufacture/company and I am not receiving any compensation for this post.
blake