Latest news update about Danner Boots, LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a leading provider of premium, branded shoes for work and outdoor users, announced today that it has received a new and 5.0 million for the U.S. Army to start Danner fight against the hike. The Company expects to deliver the order at the end of 2010 for soldiers in Afghanistan.
"We believe that this order shows that the U.S. military trust Danner to deliver the highest quality footwear for prolonged use and high performance in mountainous areas and difficult weather conditions," said Joseph P. Schneider, president and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. "Danner continues to stay focused on combining our knowledge of what soldiers need in the field with our expertise in engineering innovative products, manufacturing capabilities and a unique passion for our business."
"We are particularly pleased to fill this order from our new plant Danner in Portland, Oregon, where we increased the capacity to build footwear experts at the highest level of quality and workmanship. We continue to demonstrate our ability to deliver our products on time, and the exacting standards of quality demanded by our customers. We are proud to serve men and women who serve our country. "
Danner provides top quality shoes designed to meet the specific needs and requirements for multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The fight against Danner Hiker is a full grain leather hiker designed with a rugged Vibram (R) for the sole on rough terrain while carrying heavy loads, a Gore-Tex (R) and a rubber coating around the rand Starter all down to protect against abrasion and damage of rock and scree. The battle walker is also shorter than the standard military boots to provide greater mobility in steep slopes and descents.
Danner military products are available in retail stores and exchange on the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force bases, and Danner http://www.danner.com website.
About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a developer and distributor of branded shoes, high quality and innovative work and outdoor users. Society trust Danner (R) and LaCrosse (R) are sold to a network of specialty retailers and distributors in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Consumers include people working in the military, law enforcement, transportation, mining, oil and gas exploration and extraction, construction and other occupations that require higher performance and footwear protection as an essential tool for the job. External consumers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and other outdoor recreation. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit our Internet website at www.lacrossefootwear.com and www.danner.com. For investor information, visit our website at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com.
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SOURCE: LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.