Glossary

Cold Weather Rating

Apparel: Our layers wick away moisture, traps heat and deflects cold air, keeping you warm, dry and comfortable during frosty weather.

Comfort Rating

Match our boots with your needs for warmth depending on your activity levels and weather conditions.

Cushy Step

Our Cushy Step insoles are designed to cushion every step you take in your Kamik footwear.

Cushy Step Three Levels of Comfort:

• EVERYDAY: Made to cushion your feet for everyday life, our Everyday EVA keeps your hard-working feet comfortable all day long.

• ELEVATED: For those days here you need a little bit more oomph in your step, our Elevated EVA is a thicker insole for extra cushiony comfort.

• PREMIUM: Available in select styles, our PU wrapped footbeds add an extra touch of wow, along with superior cushiony comfort.

D

Designed in Canada

Designed to the highest standards, ensuring consistent quality, comfort and durability.

DriDefense

A Cohesive system of components, including wind resistant shell fabric with DWR coating, insulation, inner lining and seam sealing, featured exclusively on Kamik apparel.

E

Easy Grab Lace Lock

This closing system keeps the elements out; our patented knob on the bungee lace makes boots easy to adjust.

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G

Generous Fit

These are cut wider at the calf to give a little extra leg room, providing more comfort for an easier fit.

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Genuine Leather & Suede

This material greatly enhances protection against natural elements and terrain. Kamik’s leathers are from tanneries rated Gold for their water, energy, and waste management practices.

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Grip^XT

Outsole designed with self-cleaning lugs to stop snow from accumulating in the grooves and to maximize winter traction.

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GROUND-CTRL Rubber™

Light and strong, our proprietary technology offers superior traction and flexibility, and is 100% recyclable.

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H

HEAT-MX™

Sustainable insulation. Innovative DRI-CAVE™ Technology helps removes moisture for ultimate warmth comfort.

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L

Leather Working Group

Leather Working Group: Kamik has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG) to support and contribute to environmental best practice within the leather industry.

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M

Made in Canada

Made to the highest standards, using domestic and imported materials.

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N

NiteRays

A reflective binding or patch on the boot for added safety after the sun sets.

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O

Odour Control Insole

Cleansport NTX™, a natural, non-toxic, organic compound with probiotic technology that breaks down odourous composites.

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Oil & Acid Resistant

The protective compound stops oil, acid and a variety of other chemicals from penetrating, keeping your feet safe and splatter-free.

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Ortholite® Hybrid™

Ortholite® Hybrid™ is a patent pending formulation that uniquely blends 5% recycled rubber and 15% production waste foam for 20% eco-content for uncompromised performance with less impact on the planet.

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P

Pull n' Lock

One-pull of the bungee lace and the knob locks automatically without additional effort.

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PVC Free

Committed to keeping you safe & our environment clean, we have removed PVC, Polyvinyl Chloride from our products.

R

Recyclable

All of our domestically made rubber boots are up to 100% recyclable.

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3M® Reflective Details

Our reflective piping and patches allow you to continue to work or play safely after the sun sets.

Removable Kamik Felt Liners

Ensures optimal warmth. Sustainable and made with up to 100% recycled materials.

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Rise by BLOOM™ Sustainable Foam

Rise by BLOOM™ is an algae-blended resin containing a significant fraction of algae biomass and bio-based additives. Rise has a renewable content of at least 45%, offsetting a significant portion of traditional EVA required for footwear foams.

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Safety Composite Toe

Our CSA and ASTM-approved composite toecap conforms to industry standards for added safety.

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Safety Toe and Plate

Our CSA and ASTM-approved steel toe conforms to industry standards for added safety.

Seam Sealed Waterproof

All of the materials and seams (visible and invisible) are specially treated with waterproof tapes and sealants to block moisture and keep feet totally dry.

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Steel Toe Cap

Our CSA and ASTM-approved steel toe conforms to industry standards for added safety.

V

Vegan-friendly

This product is made without materials from animal by-products, nor was it tested on animals.

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Vibram®

Our outsoles featuring Vibram® technology provide superior grip on icy surfaces, cold terrain or snow covered surfaces. The rubber compound has uniquely designed lugs and is flexible at all temperatures to offer superior stability.

Vibram® Arctic Grip A.T.

This evolution of Vibram® Arctic Grip uses Vibram’s newest compound, XS Trek Evo, that provides added durability and improved grip on wet and dry surfaces.

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Waterproof

This product is perfect to keep you dry in all kinds of wet weather.

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Waterproof Bottom

The waterproof bottom provides a great barrier between feet and snow or water, enabling you to stay dry no matter the weather.

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