Gallus, an Austrian men’s shoe manufacturer which has been using its own membrane for waterproofing until now, is going to offer about 40 models for the Fall/Winter 2004/05 season that will be outfitted with Gore-Tex or Gore-Tex XCR membranes. Similarly, an Italian manufacturer, Cosmas, is beginning to put eVent membranes in its own branded line of Kayland outdoor boots.