LaCrosse to supply NFPA certified fire boots
US-based branded work and outdoor footwear company LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25 million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department.
The National Fire Protection Association certified Phoenix Bunker Boot is manufactured in the company's ISO-9001 certified manufacturing facility, located in
The boot is built with breathable, fire and chemical resistant 7.5 oz. struck-through leather and Crosstech protective fabric lining to withstand the most severe and exhaustive conditions. It is designed to provide the strength and support for structural fire fighting, including a puncture resistant shin guard, steel ladder shank, and a stable stitchdown construction base to reduce foot fatigue.
It also incorporates fit and functional features, including the reinforced stitched and riveted pull straps for an easy-on fit, an anti-microbial and moisture wicking footbed to endure extreme wear conditions, and a non-slip fire resistant Vibram outsole for ladder grip and field traction as well as a protective steel toe and puncture resistant steel midsole.
