NELSONVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of Rocky's
(NASDAQ: RCKY) popular S2V military footwear styles have been
approved for aviation use by the U.S. Army, providing new sales
opportunities for the company's commercial military division. Both
S2V styles conform to U.S. Army standards for safety and
performance and are approved for use while performing crew duties,
effective October 2018.
"Rocky has a long history of producing military footwear, and we
continue to work with servicemen and women in each branch to create
the industry's most reliable, safe and highest-performing boots,"
said Mark Dean, VP of Rocky's
Commercial Military and Pubic Service Divisions. "The aviation use
designation for our Rocky S2V styles is attributable to the quality
materials, durability and performance they provide to members of
the U.S. Army."
The addition of the S2V footwear to the Army's approved for
flight list opens new markets to the brand and makes a new option
of premium footwear available to servicemen and women at bases with
flight operations located throughout the world.
RKC050, the hot-weather version of the S2V, and RKC055, the
cold-weather version, are fire resistant, water resistant and
feature a proprietary high-walled Vibram outsole. RKC055 includes
400 grams of 3M™ Thinsulate™ Ultra insulation and a Berry compliant
waterproof liner for optimal cold-weather performance.
Both styles are made from flash and water-resistant leather and
1000 Denier CORDURA®. Rocky's Roll-Stop Ankle Stability™ system and
the Rocky AirPort™ footbed with Aegis microbe shield make the S2V
styles both incredibly safe and comfortable.
All of the styles are Made in the USA, Berry compliant and available in coyote
brown in compliance with the Army's uniform standards.
For more information on the flight approved S2V footwear and
additional specific features for each style, visit
www.RockyBoots.com.
About ROCKY
Founded in 1932, ROCKY manufactures and
markets rugged outdoor, military, duty, work and western footwear,
apparel and accessories. The company's products are available in
nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of
Rocky Brands, a publicly traded
company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. More information can be
found at www.rockyboots.com.
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