Rocky Shoes & Boots to produce boots for US military

16/02/2005

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. is to produce infantry combat boots (icbs) worth approximately $21 million for the US military. Shipment of the icbs is expected to begin in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 with an estimated completion date of December 2005. All the boots will be manufactured in the company's factory in Moca, Puerto Rico.

 

Mike Brooks, chairman and ceo, stated, "We are extremely excited to have been awarded this order and look forward to utilising our domestic manufacturing capabilities in order to produce high quality boots for the US government. While our military footwear remains a small percentage of our overall business, it represents an ideal complement to our core outdoor and occupational categories. We are committed to capitalising on the many opportunities that lie ahead and are dedicated to returning value to our shareholders."

 

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. produces outdoor, occupational and casual footwear as well as branded apparel and accessories, primarily under its owned brands but also through licensed brands.