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Folks across this great land know LaCrosse boots give you more features for your hard-earned dollar than any other boot out there and that’s got a lot to do with all the technology we pack into ‘em. For more than 100 years, we’ve kept our nose to the grindstone, developing technologies you won’t find anywhere else; advancements like Quad Comfort, Alpha, P.F.T., Brush-Tuff and Ankle-fit, as well as innovations like replaceable liners for PAC boots, double and triple insulation. Bottom line is, there’s a lot of choice in footwear out there these days and with LaCrosse, you can trust your feet are always standing comfortably on the cutting edge.
 Quad Comfort™: Four layers of unreal fit and feel. The Quad Comfort Outsole system’s the best thing to come along since an extended deer season, because it puts four layers of cushion between your feet and the harsh terrain. Protecting against the kind of jarring shock a full day can ask feet and legs to absorb, the unique Quad Core™ insole boards shoulder the load at individual weight-bearing points. Basically, so your feet and knees don’t have to, because you’ve got far more important things to concern yourself with when the day’s done. Like, for instance, hunting up some dinner or whupping some hind end in a fastpitch league that night. Quad Comfort’s four layers work like this:
30-day Comfort Guarantee: Our way of standing by the promise that a LaCrosse boot will be the most comfy thing feet have ever worn, we offer a no questions asked guarantee to let you know we’ve got your back. Back to top  Warm, scent-free, waterproof and lightweight Alpha Technology. What started as a way to combine the warmth of neoprene with the best features of a rubber-boot now stands as one of the most significant advancements in hunting technology since Grandad showed up in camp with a new heart ticker. Not only does the rubber-over-3.5mm neoprene Alpha technology make for waterproof, ultra-light and scent-free ankle-fit boots, they’re also as comfortable as any dinner involving gravy. And because so much of a successful hunt comes down to stealth, a sport-chassis outsole cradles the foot for failsafe stability on uneven terrain, while an EVA midsole cushions the foot on every one of the 1,562,894 steps it takes you to fill your tag. Alpha Technology gives you:
 Warmer, lighter and less bulky. It’s the PAC boot reinvented. Taking the warmth and waterproofing of the traditional PAC boot to a whole new level, Precision Fit Technology™ makes a cold-weather boot feel sleek, with the contoured fit and comfort much like a leather boot. And, because it's built on a last, the fit is more precise, making PFT™ boots the first PAC boots available in half sizes and widths. Big news for anyone venturing out on a cold winter day, these beauties won’t weigh you down. Now, who’s in for a game of ice football? Tackle, of course.  Back to top  The most durable waders in the marsh.
Back to top  Puts an end to blisters, foot fatigue and boot-eating swamp muck. A huge step forward in hunting. Way back in 1963, our innovative Ankle-fit design changed rubber boot comfort forever. By narrowing the ankle area, Ankle-fit boots gripped the top of the foot better and locked the heel in place, which pretty much ended stuff like blisters, foot fatigue and heck, even avoiding deep, sticky mud that’d normally try and steal your trusty LaCrosse boots. While it may seem like small potatoes, it’s a darn fine example of our attention to detail and an innovation that’s stood the test of time. Fact is, you can still find Ankle-Fit in each and every one of our Burly® boots today. Back to top  Gives folks unbeatable traction in snow or mud, the Advanced Traction System (ATS) throws debris from the outsole a lot like a pro wrestler picks up and chucks some weakling opponent. Back to top  Lives up the rigorous safety requirements of the National Tactical Officers Association, you can bet boots that exceed their bar are among the best of the best. Back to top  Here at LaCrosse, we use a whole variety of insulations in our boots and waders. It started decades ago, when we pioneered interchangeable liners, double and triple insulation and you'll still find these proven features in our product line today. Nowadays, we also pack our boots with space-age technologies like Thinsulate™ insulation and a combination of other high-grade synthetic materials. Thinsulate™and Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation: For years now, we’ve leaned toward Thinsulate™ and Thinsulate Ultra insulation because it's really thin and light without sacrificing warmth. Simply put, it’s a fine way to keep our boots less bulky and the lightest weight imaginable. To cut down on foot sweat, it's breathable and moisture-resistant and it even stays warm when wet. See, that’s because the science folks at Thinsulate make it from thousands of tiny microfibers that trap little pockets of insulating air space inside and while all that science is cool and everything, we just like how Thinsulate gives folks like you ultimate in cold weather protection. ‘Nuff said. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO? Put a trained eye to our product information and you’ll see we talk about both Thinsulate™ Insulation and Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation. Here’s how to tell the difference: Thinsulate™ Insulation is found in boots that contain less than 400-gram insulation, while Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation is for all levels above 400-gram. Double Insulation: Around 1981, we introduced the concept of double insulation as a way to increase the warmth of cold-weather PAC boots and it’s still a tool we use today. Double insulation includes a removable felt liner and insulation in the rubber shell built from foam and a wool felt midsole to keep the cold out and away from your foot. Triple Insulation: Our triple insulation is the big mama of insulation layering. Using the technology from double insulation, it’s adds Thinsulate™ to the rubber boot shell and gives you the kind of warmth needed to spend all day outside, even on the ice, jigging up a limit of crappies you’ll be smearing in cornmeal and frying, come dinnertime. CHOOSING THE RIGHT INSULATION LEVEL FOR A FELLA LIKE YOU: We use a whole mess of Thinsulate™ Insulation levels from 200-gram to 1300-gram and it pays to think about how much insulation you’ll need when selecting the perfect LaCrosse boot. See, everyone's body temperature reacts differently when Ma Nature throws a cold spell your way, but as a general rule, the more active you’re going to be, the less insulation you’ll need. 200-Gram, our lowest level, is best for cold conditions where you will be moving around a lot. Think working, hiking or shoveling snow. 400-Gram is best for moderate activity levels like snowmobiling, snowshoeing and chasing late-season birds. 600- to 800-Gram is real good for fairly cold conditions when the activity level is on the low side. For treestand hunting or flipping over a five-gallon pail and jigging for bluegills on the cold Northern ice, you’ll need a boot with 900- to 1300-grams Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation, because if you’re hunting or fishing right, you won’t be moving around much at all. Back to top  GORE-TEX®: GORE-TEX® works a lot like your skin. It allows moisture to escape, but doesn't let water in because it’s a wafer-thin membrane made from billions of tiny pores that let the water vapor (or sweat, to us regular folks) to escape. Cool thing is, the pores are too small for liquid water to penetrate so your feet stay warm, dry and above all, comfortable. Scent-free Hyper-dri™: Our very own Hyper-dri is a highly engineered, waterproof, breathable yet scent-free barrier that lines an entire boot for 100% protection. And while it does a great job keeping water out, Hyper-dri® also absorbs moisture and transfers it away from your feet, keeping your feet warm, comfortable and dry enough to stick it out and finish the job. No matter how wet things get. Back to top  MAKE NO MISTAKE FRIEND, ALL RUBBER BOOTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL. The exact premium rubber formula we use is a highly guarded secret around these parts, but we’re willing to let a little bit of info out there. You know, just for proof our rubber’s the best stuff you can lay some coin on. Essentially, it’s a balance of 51 % high-grade rubber and clay, with a load of advanced protectants that really help extend the life of the boot. Because of that, things get a little easier on your wallet ‘cause you’re not shelling out for new boots all the time and what not. Since UV rays and the ozone are the most damaging elements to rubber, those protectants we told you about minimize UV damage and color fading to counteract the ozone’s brittleness and cracking effects. They also add tensile strength, increase tear-resistance and help keep the rubber flexible. As you can tell, we really get into this, probably because we’ve spent the past 100 years perfecting the science behind rubber boot making. Fact is, LaCrosse boots won’t compromise on quality and they’ll last for years. As opposed to some other rubber boot that will only last months and leave you seein’ red and all. Back Gusset and Cam-Loc Buckle: It’s the little things that make a difference for a big guy, so we designed a Back Gusset and Cam-Loc Buckle to accommodate bulky clothing or larger calves. The Back Gusset gives extra room in the calf area and the Cam-Loc Buckle is adjustable to get a more precise fit.  Back to top  After more than 100 years of giving folks more boot than you expect, at a price you can live with, we’ve got boot construction down to a science. Here’s a few quick explanations of the various construction methods we use to build our boots. Cement-down: Boots made with cement construction are lighter weight and generally have a narrower profile for a sleeker-looking boot. The construction takes the boot upper and cements it to the midsole/outsole with a special, long-lasting bonding glue. Welt: Leather boots made with welt construction are extremely durable and can be re-soled for long-lasting value. The construction process includes stretching the leather over a last, where a welt strip is sewn to the upper. The midsole is then sewn onto the welt plate and the outsole is cemented onto the midsole. Slush Mold: Slush mold construction is used for boots made of PVC or polyurethane compounds. The liquid material is poured into a boot-shaped mold, and heated from the outside which causes the material to harden against the sides of the mold. That's what gives the boot its shape. The excess material is poured out to be used again, and the remaining hardened shell of the boot is removed and trimmed. Injection Mold: The injection mold process forces a PVC compound into a mold with extreme high pressure and heat. The pressure forces the compound throughout the mold and the heat sets it for a durable boot with a comfortable fit. Back to top  All LaCrosse safety toe boots have been tested to meet or exceed ANSI- and EH-rated requirements and in general, keep a day of work from becoming an afternoon in the emergency room making friends with a tourniquet. For a good idea on the differences between the safety toes we use, read on. T6 Alloy Toe: Made from an aircraft-grade alloy, the T6 Alloy Toe is so light you might forget it’s there. Until you need it. Then, you’ll be surprised at exactly how tough and protective this safety toe material really is. Steel: Long been the standard in the industry, a steel toe combines great strength, low profile and above all, excellent protection from falling objects that’d sooner wreck your day. Tuff Cap: Our non-magnetic, static-free Tuff-Cap™ is a non-metallic composite toe cap that gives you the protection of steel, yet it’s 60% lighter, won’t transmit heat or cold, and stays corrosion-, abrasion- and chemical-resistant. Back to top  Cordura: Making for rugged and durable lightweight boots, Cordura® is a synthetic fabric that’s resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Cordura® offers unusually high level of toughness and protection, yet reduces the weight and improves on the breathability of a boot. Cambrelle: A lining that draws moisture away from the foot and keeps your feet cooler, drier and more comfortable, Cambrelle® is made of a mesh of bi-component fibers. These fibers let the lining move with your foot better, preventing chafing and giving you a high level of abrasion resistance. Agion: No one likes a smelly boot. Not you. Not a critter. And especially not anyone bunking with you in camp. That’s why you’ll find AgION™ antimicrobial compounds in many LaCrosse boots. It limits odor-causing bacterial growth and reduces human odor, it’s a must for scent-proofing boots and heck, getting invited back to hunting camp the next year. Fleece: We all love fleece because it’s warm, light and above all, really soft. Fleece is also naturally moisture wicking, which helps to keep feet dry and comfortable. That’s why many LaCrosse waders and Alpha boots use a fleece liner for moisture management and comfort. Back to top  Five words: Tested against live Pit Vipers. We’re not kidding. We use real, live, angry Pit Viper snakes when testing LaCrosse snakeboots to ensure the folks who trust our snakeboots know they’re getting the best.
And rest assured, this is big fun. In our first test, a latex balloon was inflated inside the boot, and snakes were provoked into striking it. Repeatedly. The test is simple: if the balloon pops, the snake-proof lining material failed the test. After more than ten strikes, the material never failed. In the second test, we had hand-held snakes bite the same boots. This replicates the aggressive, close-in, vicious strike from a snake, as opposed to the quick, passing bites of a snake you’re walking by. Even with significant pressure of a hand-held bite, our material didn’t fail and we’d be lying if we told you we we’re darn proud of that. Hunters, take heed: While every LaCrosse snakeboot’s made to protect against darn near any North American snake’s fangs, no boot on the market can say they’re totally impenetrable. That said, we have to throw out the legal mumbo jumbo that LaCrosse does not make any warranty or guarantee that every snake boot is 100% invulnerable to every snake bite and shall have no liability for any injury or death arising from the use of our snakeboot as protection against snakes. As we all know, there are serious dangers in snake country, so hunters would be wise to use extreme caution and avoid all possible confrontations. Back to top  A boot’s shank is the part under your foot that gives you the arch support, protection and stability. At LaCrosse, we use three different kinds of shanks in our boot construction to make sure each is up to the job. Steel: Long held as the standard in support and stability, it’s hard-wearing, durable and protects against shocks to your arch from stuff like stomping on a shovel all day. Fiberglass: A lighter weight option than steel, it still provides the same benefits with slightly less bulk. Bonus. TPU: Extremely light weight and flexible, TPU is a plastic-like material that can be molded to provide arch support, yet retains the height in comfort. Back to top 
Maybe you call it tread, the pattern or like most folks, the bottom of your boots. Here at LaCrosse, we use the fancy term Outsoles, and we work our tails off to match each one with the job they were designed for. To figure out what one works best for you, or to sound even smarter around the campfire, read up on an outsole for the real nitty gritty.
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