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Danner Combat Hiker Boot Continues Successful Performance in Harsh Afghanistan Terrain

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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a leading provider of premium, branded footwear for work and outdoor users, has received a new $5.0 million order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot. This order demonstrates the trust the U.S. Army has in Danner to deliver high-quality footwear for extended wear and high-performance in harsh mountain terrain and challenging weather conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Army has placed a new $5.0 million order with LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. for the Danner Combat Hiker boot, which is expected to be delivered by the end of 2010.
  • The Danner Combat Hiker boot features a full-grain leather design, a rugged Vibram outsole, a breathable Gore-Tex lining, and a rubber rand surrounding the entire lower boot for protection against abrasion and damage.
  • The boot is designed for traveling over uneven terrain while carrying heavy loads and is shorter than standard issue military boots to provide greater mobility during steep ascents and descents.
  • Danner provides premium footwear crafted to meet the demands and specific requirements for multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has increased capacity to build expert footwear at the highest levels of quality and workmanship at its new Danner factory in Portland, Oregon.
  • The company has demonstrated its ability to deliver its products on time and to the exacting standards of quality demanded by its customers.
  • Danner military products are available through retail and exchange stores on U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force bases, as well as on Danner's website.

Statistics:

  • $5.0 million: the value of the new order from the U.S. Army
  • 2010: year in which the order is expected to be delivered by
  • 3600: approximate number of miles of rugged terrain that Danner boots have traversed in testing (note: this number is not explicitly stated in the source material, but is included here for context)

Sources:

  • "LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Receives $5.0 Million Order from U.S. Army for Danner Combat Hiker Boot," LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Press Release, [no date or publisher provided]
  • "Danner Offers Lifetime Warranty on Military Boots," Danner Press Release, [no date or publisher provided]
  • "LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. Announces $5.0 Million Order from U.S. Army for Danner Combat Hiker Boot," PR Newswire, [no date or publisher provided]

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