Extreme Weather Footwear

Advanced Thermal Engineering

FOOTWEAR
THERMAL SYSTEMS

Ground conduction and forefoot exposure are the most aggressive heat-loss pathways. Foli Aerogel creates a high-performance thermal shield that remains stable under extreme compression.

Forefoot Protection

Engineered Forefoot
Protection Without Bulk

The forefoot is one of the highest heat-loss zones in footwear. Direct ground conduction, wind exposure, and compressed insulation inside the toe box create rapid thermal breakdown—especially in static conditions.

Foli Aerogel integrates directly into the toe box and sidewall structure to create a 360° thermal shield. This blocks conductive and radiant heat transfer at the most vulnerable region of the foot.

  • Stops conductive heat loss from frozen ground
  • Eliminates cold spots at the toe perimeter
  • No change to fit, flex, or internal volume
  • 360° Perimeter Thermal Shielding
Toe Box Barrier Implementation
Toe Box Shielding

Underfoot Systems

Stable Thermal Barrier
Under Pressure

Traditional insulators collapse under foot load, losing insulative effectiveness exactly when it matters most. Body weight compresses conventional materials up to 70–90%.

Foli Aerogel’s nanoporous silica network resists collapse, retaining over 90% thermal performance even under sustained compression.

11.0

R-Value / Inch

Hydrophobic

Moisture Stability

Dry Ice Contact Test (-78.5°C)

Time Standard Insole Only Boot with Foli Insert Barrier (1.9mm)
0 min33–35°C33–35°C
2 min5–8°C31–32°C
5 minBelow 0°C28–30°C
8 minTerminated25–27°C
10 minN/A23–25°C

*Test load: 75 kg, Surface: -78.5°C. Maintains ~20°C difference vs standard insoles.

Insert Barrier
Insert Barrier™

High-performance thermal shield designed to easily integrate beneath an existing insole. Optimized for Construction-level OEM integration.

  • • OEM Integration
  • • Cold-Weather Hunting
  • • Tactical Systems
Flat Insole
Flat Insole™

A ready-to-use drop-in solution delivering full-foot thermal shielding without altering fit geometry. Ideal for lifestyle and performance lines.

  • • Aftermarket Upgrades
  • • Winter Lifestyle
  • • Lifestyle Performance
Arch Insole
Arch Insole™

Combines targeted arch and heel support with integrated aerogel shielding. Engineered for extended outdoor exposure and occupational cold.

  • • Structural Support
  • • Outdoor Performance
  • • Cold Exposure

Built for High-Demand Environments

Hunting & Treestand Military & Tactical Industrial Safety Arctic Expedition

“Foli Aerogel: Stable Thermal Barrier Under Pressure — No Bulk, No Drop, No Compromise.”