Name: Rocky FQ0008723 Mens Outback GORE-TEX® Waterproof Hiker Boot Light Brown
SKU: 669495

Rocky FQ0008723 Mens Outback GORE-TEX® Waterproof Hiker Boot Light Brown - Whether you're going for a stroll in the park or headed for the hills, this rugged and good-looking Chukka boot with moc-toe styling with keep you dry and comfortable.

The Rocky 5" Outback boot features a premium, full grain leather upper with genuine breathable GORE-TEX® waterproof construction to keep your feet dry and you comfortable while you spend time outdoors.

For additional long-term comfort, this boot has a fully padded collar, and a (removable) extra thick PU Rocky Terra Suspension footbed with Air Flow design. The Gore-Tex compatible knit linings are breathable, soft and durable.

Rocky boots featuring GORE-TEX® are guaranteed to be durably waterproof and highly breathable. Why? Gore-Tex is made with a microporous membrane structure. Each pore is much smaller than a water molecule, but bigger than a water vapor molecule, which means no external moisture - from rain, snow, sleet or puddles - can penetrate the membrane, but internal moisture from perspiration can easily evaporate. So you can easily see why these are great shoes to wear while you are outside, enjoying the glory of Mother Nature.

We've got you covered with grip too. The Outback rubber outsole provides long-lasting traction and stability on rugged terrain. It is stitched on for flexibility - and has been double stitched at toe and heel for durability.

GORE-TEX® fabric features revolutionary patented technology that is windproof, waterproof and breathable. GORE-TEX® is a registered trademark of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Waterproof

This product is built with quality waterproofing materials to keep you dry in wet environments.

This Rocky® Men's Original Ride Pull-On Waterproof Western Boot is comprised of the 8-layer Rocky Ride Comfort System; this assures that these cowboy boots have great durability, provide comfort and give you stability.

Durability comes from the boot's hardy full-grain leather and its welt construction. And it's easy to get into this rugged-looking men's western work boot because it's built with a dipped topline and sturdy pull straps.

As soon as you pull on this men's western boot, you'll like the soft the leather lining. The polyurethane-made Ride footbed is extremely comfortable, plus it's removable so you can always add in another insole. To ensure that your feet remain dry and comfortable while you're wearing this comfortable cowboy boot, this Western is built with Rocky Waterproof Construction.

Having a tempered steel shank built into this footwear allows you to have steady footing, plus it provides support to the arches of your feet. On the bottom of this waterproof cowboy boot, the rubber outsole supplies great traction and it's oil-resistant.

If you want a men's boot that's durable, comfortable and waterproof, this Rocky Original Ride Waterproof Western Boot is the ideal choice for you!

Technology

Rocky® Waterproof : Rocky® Waterproof construction fuses a waterproof inner layer to the shoe upper providing a barrier that keeps water out. The waterproofing lines the entire boot, ensuring complete protection.

Est. 1932 Humble Beginnings

Brothers William (Bill) and F.M. (Mike) Brooks took a leap of faith during the Great Depression and moved their families from Columbus to Nelsonville to start a shoe factory in Southeastern Ohio. In search of opportunity, the brothers set up shop in a rent-free factory with lent equipment and the William Brooks Shoe Co. was born. The factory employed 225 people and production output increased to more than 2,000 pairs per day. During the 1940s and 1950s business continued to grow. While supplying more than one million pairs of shoes and boots for military conflicts such as World War II and the Korean War, the company built key relationships with leading footwear retailers such as Sears, Roebuck and Co., JCPenney, Kinney Shoe and Thom McAn.

1940s - 1950s Loyalty & Commitment

In 1946 F.M. Brooks left Nelsonville; however his son, John Brooks, age 25, chose to remain in the area and continued to raise a family with his wife Gloria - who that year gave birth to their first son Mike Brooks.

In the late 1950s, William Brooks decided to sell the William Brooks Shoe Co. to the Irving Drew Shoe Co. based in Lancaster, OH. Although disappointed over the sale of the business, John Brooks continued to work for the company under new ownership.

1960s - 1970s Second Chance

Footwear manufacturing in the U.S. languished throughout the 1960's. Production facilities closed and, eventually, the former William Brooks Shoe Co. factory became outdated. As a result, Irving Drew was ready to either sell or shut down the factory by 1975 and John Brooks grasped the opportunity to do what he wanted to do 15 years earlier...
John Brooks took on the venture of owning a shoe company.

Mike immediately quit his job at a Milwaukee tannery and returned to Nelsonville. When John Brooks bought back the company, he simply planned to run a small family business…but his son had other, bigger ideas.

1979 The Rocky Brand is Born

By the late 1970s, Mike Brooks decided it was time for the company to have its own brand name. Looking for a rugged, outdoorsy name, he chose Rocky. And with that name the Rocky brand was born!

Late 1980s Innovator & Leader

With Mike Brooks at the helm, the company continued to grow throughout the 1980s and, following a hugely successful SHOT show in 1984, Rocky moved steadfastly forward investing more time, money and energy in the hunting business. Now an innovator in the hunting arena, in 1989 Rocky introduced a waterproof boot made with DuPont's Cordura® fabric and became one of the first licensees of Gore-Tex®. Outdoor and sporting goods stores, along with small upstart retailers such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Cabela's, Bass Pro and Gander Mountain were selling Rocky products across the country.