| LaCrosse Footwear Receives $8.6 Million Order from the United States Army |
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Demonstrates Proven Performance of Danner Combat Hiker Boot
06:41 GMT, September 2, 2010 PORTLAND, Ore. | LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOT), a leading provider of premium, branded footwear for work and outdoor users, today announced that it has received a new $8.6 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot. The Company anticipates delivering this order of the Combat Hiker boot within the next 90 days for soldiers in Afghanistan. |
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Company or Organisation Portrait:
Danner provides premium performance footwear built to meet the demands and specific requirements for multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Danner Combat Hiker is a full-grain leather hiker designed with a rugged Vibram outsole for traveling over uneven terrain while carrying heavy loads, a breathable Gore Tex lining and a rubber rand surrounding the entire lower boot to protect against abrasion and damage from rock and scree. The Combat Hiker is also shorter than standard issue military boots in order to provide greater mobility during steep ascents and descents. These boots will be produced in the Company's new world-class manufacturing facility located in Portland, Ore. Danner military products are available through retail and exchange stores on U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force bases, and on Danner's web site www.danner.com. LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for work and outdoor users. The Company’s trusted Danner and LaCrosse brands are sold to a network of specialty retailers and distributors in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Work consumers include people in law enforcement, transportation, mining, oil and gas exploration and extraction, construction, military services and other occupations that require high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor consumers include people active in hunting, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. |
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Company or Organisation Contact:
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. David Carlson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer +1-503-262-0110 ext. 1331 StreetConnect, Inc. Michael Newman Investor Relations +1-800-654-3517 BOOT@stct.com |
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