TCX Explorer.4 Gore-Tex Boots offer a waterproof and breathable touring experience, combining protection with comfort and versatility. The upper is crafted from microfibre and wear-resistant fabric with reflector inserts on the heels. Inside, a GORE-TEX "Performance Comfort Footwear" membrane ensures waterproofing and breathability. These boots feature reinforcements at the ankle, a PU shift reinforcement, shin, toe, and heel. They fasten with an elastic zipper for easy access and a wide velcro strap. The insole is an Ortholite® footbed providing long-term cushioning and high air permeability. The sole is designed for touring with different grip ranges. The GORE-TEX membrane is a fine material with long-term waterproofing, excellent resistance to extreme temperatures, and high wear resistance. Its special microporous structure, made from expanded PTFE, contains around 1.4 billion microscopic pores per square centimeter, making them approximately 20,000 times smaller than a water drop but 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule. This allows perspiration (water vapor) to evaporate easily while preventing liquid water penetration.