Why do Alaskans wear XTRATUF boots?
Why do Alaskans wear XTRATUF boots?
Whether you’re a commercial fisherman out on the Bering Sea or browsing the shops in Downtown Sitka, XTRATUF boots are as much a part of Alaska as king salmon or Denali National Park. Boots are 100 percent waterproof, an essential in all parts of the state, and can be insulated with a -20-degree temperature rating.
What are the boots everyone wears in Alaska?
XTRATUF Boots have become the badge of ultimate preparedness for the individuals of Alaska, The people who arrive as lone wolves and become part of a pack. The XTRATUF boots they wear prove a RELIABLE PARTNER through thick and thin, keeping multiple generations safe, dry, and moving forward, one sure step at a time.
Why are XTRATUF boots so popular?
XTRATUF is, as its website says, part of what it means to be Alaskan. The boots are incredibly reliable, 100% waterproof, flexible, and tested in some of the harshest, real-life conditions. The company has a team of fishermen and water lovers, on board, and they put the boots to the test every single day.
What happened to XTRATUF boots?
Unfortunately, Xtratuf boots are no longer made in the USA. After Honeywell acquired them in 2008, they moved manufacturing overseas to China at the end of 2011 (and now Indonesia). At the time, Xtratuf was the only rubber boot manufacturer that still produced their products in the U.S.
Are muck and XTRATUF the same company?
Jason Brooks, president and chief executive officer of Rocky Brands, Inc., commented, “With the acquisition of The Original Muck Boot Company along with the Xtratuf, Servus, NEOS and Ranger brands, we will greatly enhance our powerful portfolio of footwear brands and significantly increase our sales and profitability.
Does muck own XTRATUF?
The Original Muck Boot Company, XTRATUF, Servus, NEOS and Ranger brands are great additions to our existing portfolio while the total business nearly doubles the size of Rocky Brands’ annual revenues.
