There are a lot of ® and ™ involved with this shoe, which is beneficial for you on every level except for the price tag. The GORE-TEX® membrane keeps your feet dry by completely shielding the shoe from water, the OrthoLite® Sock Liner offers additional underfoot comfort with a healthy interior environment for the feet, and the Continental® rubber and the TRAXION™ outsole offer durable protection, especially in slippery conditions. Bottom line: the Terrex Fast GTX's will offer you incredible comfort and protection for whatever and wherever.