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LaCrosse Footwear Receives $8.6 Million Order from the United States Army 

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.

“The United States Army´s request for more of our Combat Hiker testifies to the boot’s proven performance in the field,” said Joseph P. Schneider, President and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. “In recent years, we’ve been working closely with the U.S. Army to develop and provide footwear for extended wear and high performance in harsh mountain terrain and challenging weather conditions. We remain focused on combining our deep understanding of what soldiers need with our expertise in innovative product engineering, unique manufacturing capabilities and a passion for our craft. We are proud to support the men and women who serve our country.” 
 

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Country: United States Type: Industry & Suppliers Status: advanced
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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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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
David Carlson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
+1-503-262-0110 ext. 1331

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Michael Newman
Investor Relations
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BOOT@stct.com
 

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