Will a Boot Dryer Damage Gore-Tex, Leather, or Adhesives? A Materials Guide0

• Drying Premium Gear, Gear Dryer Buyer Guide, Gear Dryers
• May 26, 2026

Anyone who has dropped $400+ on ski boots, $500+ on Gore-Tex hiking boots, or a few thousand on a custom-built mountaineering setup eventually asks the same question: is it actually safe to put this gear on a boot dryer?