Press Release: Danner Introduces The Striker Sergeant GTX 4" Slip-On Station Boot

May 18, 2004

Danner Introduces The Striker Sergeant GTX 4" Slip-On Station Boot

PORTLAND, OR - Danner introduces the new waterproof Striker Sergeant GTX slip-on boot to its popular Striker line of uniform boots. In addition to being lightweight and agile, trademarks of the Striker boot line, the Sergeant is an easy slip on-and-off, comfortable station boot, making it particularly well suited for detective and investigation field work.

Built on the patented TERRA FORCE platform, the Striker Sergeant provides excellent traction, agility and lightweight performance. TERRA FORCE consists of five components: an insole plate, midsole, internal and external shanks, and the Danner-designed, durable and slip-resistant Radical TF outsole. The upper is stitched to the midsole in the heel and forefoot areas for added stability. The internal shank works with the insole plate to create a firm foundation, while the external shank provides exceptional lateral and medial strength. The result is an unusually lightweight yet stable base.

The Striker Sergeant is built with a 2.0-2.2mm waterproof full-grain leather. With its Gore-Tex liner, the Sergeant will keep wearers dry and comfortable all day long.

The Striker Sergeant has a suggested retail price of $115. This boot style is available in men's sizes 7-12, 13, 14D and 8-12, 13EE. It will be available to consumers in July 2004.

Danner, located in Portland, Oregon, designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of innovative, functional, performance footwear. With a commitment to craftsmanship, Danner continues to build on the company's 70-year heritage of making premium-quality hiking, hunting, occupational and uniform footwear for men and women. Danner is a wholly owned subsidiary of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.

Danner, Danner Bob, Cross-Hiker, Danner All Terrain Bob, Dri-Foot and Airthotic are registered trademarks of Danner, Inc. TERRA FORCE and CamoHide are trademarks of Danner, Inc. GORE-TEX is a registered trademark of W.L. Gore & Assoc. Cordura is a registered trademark of DuPont. Thinsulate is a registered trademark of 3M. Vibram is a registered trademark of Vibram SpA of Italy. Cambrelle is a registered trademark of Camtex Fabric Ltd.

For more information on the Striker 45 GTX or other Danner footwear, please visit www.Danner.com