The shoe segment has grown strongly in the outdoor market in recent years - more and more brands are joining in.

What happens during the disposal of weatherproof clothing? Membrane specialist W.L.Gore & Associates has had the combustion behaviour of PTFE investigated in a study.

There are many reasons in favor of leather, especially when it comes to high-quality outdoor shoes - provided it is produced sustainably. The Josef Heinen leather factory in Germany shows the way.

What does a shoe need for good performance? First and foremost, a good sole that fits the surface and foot. Outer sole specialist Vibram and inner sole specialist Sidas explain the secret of the perfect sole.

Sport, outdoor and new technologies are growing together more and more. Sports brands such as Deuter or Interactive Wear show how cross-industry creates innovation. We show best cases.

Old PET bottles are nowadays used to make polyester clothing, and there are also outdoor jackets, shirts, trousers and bikinis made of plastic waste. But can textiles and shoes also be recycled? We present some promising solutions and the limits of recycling today.

Alexander Kohnstamm, head of the Fair Wear Foundation, and Vaude boss Antje von Dewitz also reveal in which countries they would rather not produce.