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Bates Footwear secures US army contract

Dec 31, 2015 United States
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).

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