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Boots: Does light damage affect waterproofing?
What clothing would be appropriate for hiking in -18°C with up to 30 km/hr wind?How to properly lace hiking boots?What to do about slippery plastic soles of cross country ski bootsPainful leather hiking boots - persevere or give up?Are there B2 alpine boot brands in the UK besides La Sportiva and Scarpa?Does it look like these boots are too long for my foot?Are cushioned socks necessary for hiking boots?Should I give up on my new hiking boots?Sources of Nubuk (Gore-Tex lined) Leather ConditionerWhat model of Hanwag boots are those?
I am looking at a new pair of suede leather walking boots. Price is low due to one one boot being in a shop window and so is faded and doesn't match the other boot.
My question is: would the light damage potentially affect the waterproof(ness) of the goretex?
Thanks in advance f anyone knows the answer!
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I am looking at a new pair of suede leather walking boots. Price is low due to one one boot being in a shop window and so is faded and doesn't match the other boot.
My question is: would the light damage potentially affect the waterproof(ness) of the goretex?
Thanks in advance f anyone knows the answer!
hiking boots
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I am looking at a new pair of suede leather walking boots. Price is low due to one one boot being in a shop window and so is faded and doesn't match the other boot.
My question is: would the light damage potentially affect the waterproof(ness) of the goretex?
Thanks in advance f anyone knows the answer!
hiking boots
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I am looking at a new pair of suede leather walking boots. Price is low due to one one boot being in a shop window and so is faded and doesn't match the other boot.
My question is: would the light damage potentially affect the waterproof(ness) of the goretex?
Thanks in advance f anyone knows the answer!
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No. If the boots have a Gore-Tex membrane, this is a PTFE film that is sandwiched between the inner lining and the upper. Light going through a glass pane is mostly harmless. For example, most of the UV light (UVB) is blocked by glass. The only issue a pair of boots left in a display might have is color fading, that's usually due to some deterioration from the rest of the UV spectrum. Fortunately, the upper should act as a protective layer, just like your skin does.
What makes waterproof membranes fail is usually mechanical. Repeated flexing, delamination, and stretching will invariably lead to tearing of the material over time.
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No. If the boots have a Gore-Tex membrane, this is a PTFE film that is sandwiched between the inner lining and the upper. Light going through a glass pane is mostly harmless. For example, most of the UV light (UVB) is blocked by glass. The only issue a pair of boots left in a display might have is color fading, that's usually due to some deterioration from the rest of the UV spectrum. Fortunately, the upper should act as a protective layer, just like your skin does.
What makes waterproof membranes fail is usually mechanical. Repeated flexing, delamination, and stretching will invariably lead to tearing of the material over time.
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No. If the boots have a Gore-Tex membrane, this is a PTFE film that is sandwiched between the inner lining and the upper. Light going through a glass pane is mostly harmless. For example, most of the UV light (UVB) is blocked by glass. The only issue a pair of boots left in a display might have is color fading, that's usually due to some deterioration from the rest of the UV spectrum. Fortunately, the upper should act as a protective layer, just like your skin does.
What makes waterproof membranes fail is usually mechanical. Repeated flexing, delamination, and stretching will invariably lead to tearing of the material over time.
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No. If the boots have a Gore-Tex membrane, this is a PTFE film that is sandwiched between the inner lining and the upper. Light going through a glass pane is mostly harmless. For example, most of the UV light (UVB) is blocked by glass. The only issue a pair of boots left in a display might have is color fading, that's usually due to some deterioration from the rest of the UV spectrum. Fortunately, the upper should act as a protective layer, just like your skin does.
What makes waterproof membranes fail is usually mechanical. Repeated flexing, delamination, and stretching will invariably lead to tearing of the material over time.
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No. If the boots have a Gore-Tex membrane, this is a PTFE film that is sandwiched between the inner lining and the upper. Light going through a glass pane is mostly harmless. For example, most of the UV light (UVB) is blocked by glass. The only issue a pair of boots left in a display might have is color fading, that's usually due to some deterioration from the rest of the UV spectrum. Fortunately, the upper should act as a protective layer, just like your skin does.
What makes waterproof membranes fail is usually mechanical. Repeated flexing, delamination, and stretching will invariably lead to tearing of the material over time.
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