Baffin's Technologies

Baffin's technologies remain as the foundation of all Baffin's products. We over-engineer our products to ensure they'll perform in the harshest conditions they face.

In producing Baffin's Footwear & Apparel, we combine various elements, layering systems, comfort constructions and compounds found on the pages below in a number of different ways, for many different applications.
When we say a boot or shoe is waterproof - we mean it. Alongside our fully-moulded rubber & waterproof neoprene boots, we also produce waterproof leather and nylon footwear. In addition to using waterproof materials: that means waterproof leathers, nylons and stitching processes, we also use waterproof breathable membranes.

The bootie construction of our waterproof footwear means that a waterproof and breathable membrane is built into the shoe between our lining systems and outer materials. This keeps your foot dry while keeping water out, and allowing moisture that your body creates evaporate through.

When you see a boot or shoe listed as “WATERPROOF” it means that we have held inflated that membrane with air and submerged it underwater to visibly confirm that air is not escaping and therefore water is not entering.

We also list products which are “WATERPROOF BASE” which means that until the stitch line your boot can be submerged in water and your foot will stay dry. At and above the stitch line we ensure the upper of all our winter boots are water-resistant and use waterproof components.
Our multi-layer inner boot creates a warm environment because body moisture is wicked away. A Hydromax™ layer, combined with Baffin’s proprietary B-Tek™ (four channel hollow fibre) layer acts as a moisture control system keeping the foam dry and funneling water vapour out of the boot.

Our innermost layer, Baffin’s Thermaplush™, is a next-to-skin material that feels remarkably soft and smooth. A vaporized aluminum membrane has a silver surface which reflects energy back toward the boot.

Lastly, our waffle-comb foot-beds under the lining system create a space for warm air under the foot; and a double aluminum insole reflects cold toward the outsole.

As we offer a wide range of temperature protection, each series has a unique combination of these layers – sometimes doubling up where needed – to keep you warm in the most extreme conditions.
Compound Philosophy: At Baffin® we always use premium, high-quality raw materials to produce our various finished compounds for moulded bases and fully moulded boots. Our materials are sourced with the applications for which they will be used in mind. We flex each finished base or boot, with each compound blend, 50,000 times, in a range of cold temperatures to ensure their durability.

Here is a breakdown of our proprietary compounds that you will find are combined to make each series or product unique:

Arctic™ Rubber: This TPR synthetic blend is our choice compound for base shell’s as it provides ultimate protection from the elements; striking a calculated balance between lightweight flexibility, cold-resistance, and resilience.

Premium Rubber: Baffin’s standard, natural-based rubber blend for flexible durability.

Superlite™ Blend: Our urethane-based synthetic compound allows for less material to achieve the same result, thus resulting in a performance fitting, lighter-weight base and boot.

LiteGrip Blend: Baffin’s proprietary balance of rubber and EVA produces an ultra-light blend, mouldable from the midsole through to the outsole to provide cushioning and grip while greatly reducing the weight of the boot.

Polar® Rubber: Baffin’s Polar blend has been developed to be more durable, lighter weight and remain more flexible at cold temperatures than traditional vulcanized rubbers. This results in a softer rubber to maximize grip on snow and ice, without compromising resistance to abrasion and wear.

ICE BITE™ technology: for leading slip-resistance on ice and in cold environments, 3x more slip resistant than conventional rubber.

Superlite™ Blend: Our urethane-based synthetic compound allows for less material to achieve the same result, thus resulting in a performance fitting, lighter-weight base and boot.

GelFlex: This compound maintains high flexibility even in cold temperatures. When used in midsoles, GelFlex helps with shock absorption and rebounding which ensures more boot to surface contact.

EVA: A resilient and lightweight air-filled compound that insulates and cushions.

TR: Traditional Thermoplastic.

Rubber PVC: Traditional Polyvinyl Chloride resistant compound.

Ultraflex: An oil and acid resistant compound that exhibits high abrasion resistance.

Oarprene: An oil and acid resistant rubber that will stay flexible at low temperatures.

PU Polyurethane: An oil, acid and abrasion resistant compound specifically engineered for the North American market.
Here are a few of the iconic outsole designs & technologies:

Here is a breakdown of bases you’ll find on the various outdoor boots. For a better understanding of the components listed below, you can visit the Compounds section:
All of Baffin's safety footwear is designed to perform for the applications in which they are to be used. We ensure that in pursuing CSA, ASTM and CE certifications, that we not only meet the standards but also exceed them.

Please contact Baffin regarding any specific certification performance criteria or industry specific applications.

MET - Metatarsal Guard, Safety Toe and Plate

STP - Safety Toe and Plate

TOE - Safety Toe

PLN - Plain Toe
Each and every component of our footwear is of equal importance. Our approach to insole technology is no different than the approach to any aspect of our innovative products.

We have designed our insoles in consideration with the footwear they will be a part of, so that the entire product functions as a cohesive system to support the movement and engagement of the foot during activity.

Here are three main categories of which our many product-specific insoles fall into: