Work and outdoor footwear developer LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has reported improved results for both the fourth quarter and full-year, ended December 31.

For the fourth quarter, net sales reached $31.7 million, up 7% from the $29.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2005. For the full-year 2006, consolidated net sales were $107.8 million, up 8% from $99.4 million in 2005.

Sales to the work market were $16 million for the fourth quarter and $54.7 million for the full-year, up 3% from $15.5 million and up 8% from $50.4 million, respectively. The growth in work sales is said to have reflected continued penetration into uniform markets, including the fire boot segment. Sales to the outdoor market were $15.7 million for the fourth quarter and $53.1 million for the full-year, up 10% from $14.2 million and up 9% from $48.9 million, respectively. Growth in the outdoor market primarily reflected the success of new products introduced in recent years and continued penetration into the hunting and rugged outdoor boot markets.