“The Snow Claw XT is a good example of Irish Setter innovation,” said Kyle Rackiewicz, Irish Setter Product Manager. “The Snow Claw XT is also a good example of collaboration. Input from our sales team and customers in the coldest regions of the world, Siberia and Minnesota, helped create this award-winning boot.” The Irish Setter Snow Claw XT #4888 is a 15” boot with 2000 grams of Thinsulate Ultra insulation, UltraDry waterproof construction, ScentBan, Mossy Oak Break-up Camo and aggressive Snow Claw XT Sole. The Snow Claw XT outsole tread pattern incorporates a multi-level cleat configuration that penetrates various depths of snow and mud – resisting slip by minimizing the creation of sheer layers. The Snow Claw XT #4889 includes the same technical components but in an all black upper. The suggested retail price for the XT versions is $199. The latest Snow Claw XT boots will available July 2009 at leading outdoor retailers. The existing Snow Claw XT styles #3888 and #3889 are available now. Visit www.irishsetterboots.com for the nearest retailer.
About Field & Stream’s Best of the Best The Field & Stream testers, led by Peter Mathiesen, appreciated the addition of “the most significant new footwear insulating technology in decades” during a three-hour freezer wear test. They reported, “Our feet stayed toasty.” The testers were also impressed with the cleat construction that allows wearers to “glide over steep terrain.” This outsole is a vast improvement over bulky pac boots’ standard cleat construction. Testers also noted that the Snow Claw XT 10” uppers provide vertical stability. Field & Stream put the Snow Claw XT boots to the test, even cutting them with a saw to view the unique construction before giving their prestigious stamp of approval.
Each year editors of Field & Stream test hundreds of outdoor products, awarding the top performing items the coveted title of “Best of the Best.” Field and Stream’s testers devoted three months to rigorously testing each product and any that failed to withstand were immediately eliminated. The Snow Claw XT performed above and beyond, winning the prestigious title among many competing products. In addition to months of testing, the winning products were ultimately selected based on significance of the innovation, quality of the design, and the value they bring to hunters and fishermen. The criteria for evaluating footwear included comfort, warmth, reliability and water resistance. |
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About Irish Setter Based in Red Wing, MN, Irish Setter is a division of the Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. that includes a full line of performance hunting boots, fishing shoes and outdoor casuals. Irish Setter continues to use leading technologies and the finest materials to provide customers the best quality outdoor footwear. For more information about Irish Setter’s heritage, products and retailers, visit www.irishsetterboots.com. ### |
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Wow, those sure beat the heck out of my hunting boots…a little leaky, about ten years old, long overdue for retirement…lol. Great report on the best hunting boots, thanks for sharing.