How do Muck Boots rate against Thinsulate and/or Gore-Tex?
Thinsulate is made by 3M Company and is 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. Thinsulate is not a waterproof material. Gore-Tex is a breathable, waterproof membrane but it is not an insulating material. Gore-Tex linings are typically used in premium leather footwear and foul-weather apparel. With Muck Boots, the CR-foam is both waterproof and self-insulating. Muck Boot materials exceed the long-term effectiveness of waterproof membrane materials and provide greater insulating properties than all non-specialty temperature-control substrates. Return to Top Will I sweat in these boots? Unlike pack boots, Muck Boots products do not have an inner felt liner. Felt liners tend to be hot and can cause skin irritation with prolonged use. Muck Boots are lined with a thin moisture-control material that wicks away humidity and perspiration. In the event of heat and mo
