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After all, the documentation promised that my feet would stay dry and cool through the rainy Fall season, and quite frankly, that was a prospect too appealing to pass up.About GORE-TEXWhen you hear the name "GORE-TEX," you may think of rugged outdoor gear, as the technology has been used for decades in performance outerwear. Or perhaps you've had a pair of GORE-TEX gloves or boots. And while you may have appreciated the fact that the products kept you dry and comfortable, you probably still didn't think of GORE-TEX when you thought about stylish casual footwear.But perhaps you didn't know that GORE-TEX has teamed up with brands and designers like Ara,Stuart Weitzman, Clark's, Merrell, New Balance, MBT, Mephisto, and Ecco to bring us casual shoes and boots that still promise protection and comfort, while allowing us to have footwear that truly multi-tasks.Testing a pair of GORE-TEX BootsFor my test, I was sent a pair of Ecco 'Shine' boots. 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