LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.'s Danner subsidiary received a delivery order as part of the Mountain Cold Weather Boot contract awarded by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 2006.
Danner will supply the troops in Afghanistan with 5,730 pairs of the Mountain Cold Weather Boot for a delivery order of $900,000 in several shipments in the first half of 2008. The Mountain Cold Weather Boot is manufactured in the companys ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility located in Portland, Oregon.
“We are proud to develop performance footwear that serves the United States Marine Corps,” said Joseph P. Schneider, president and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. “Danner continues to focus on creating premium and durable footwear that can be used as a critical tool for our Armed Forces in all climates and environments. We truly appreciate the opportunity to support the men and women who serve our country.”