Bates Footwear secures US army contract
Bates, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, was awarded contracts by the US Defense Logistics Agency to manufacture its Temperate Weather Combat boots for the allied forces in Afghanistan
The Temperate Weather Combat boots feature Vibram outsoles and Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable technology. Estimated to reach 27 million US dollars, the contracts covers the production of the boots in black and tan colors.
Under the existing legislation for US defense contracts, the boots are to be constructed of 100% American-made materials. They will be manufactured at the Bates facility in Big Rapids (Michigan).
Under the existing legislation for US defense contracts, the boots are to be constructed of 100% American-made materials. They will be manufactured at the Bates facility in Big Rapids (Michigan).
Related Events
Related Organizations
-
-
World Footwear Public Calendar
Click here to subscribe an updated version of the calendar displaying the footwear trade shows.
-
-
-
Media Partners
Media Partners
-
UNIT Publishing House
La Conceria
Fotoshoe
ARS ARPEL