https://stage.haixca.com/ HAIX Canada - Blog en-gb Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:06:49 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-and-fdny-team-up-for-annual-charity-hockey-game https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-and-fdny-team-up-for-annual-charity-hockey-game Hockey fans converged on Madison Square Garden in late March for the 46th Annual FDNY/NYPD Charity Hockey Game. Those lucky enough to get tickets saw the puck drop just before noon in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 18,000, as New York’s Bravest (FDNY) in the white jers... Blog Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/high-quality-men-s-logger-boots-for-the-traction-and-durability-you-need https://stage.haixca.com/blog/high-quality-men-s-logger-boots-for-the-traction-and-durability-you-need Logger boots are specific type of work boot designed to offer comfort and protection when traversing the demanding environments experienced by loggers. This means that they are also a great fit for many other professions and activities that have a need for similar capabilities... Blog Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/tactical-law-enforcement-boots-for-reliable-performance https://stage.haixca.com/blog/tactical-law-enforcement-boots-for-reliable-performance At HAIX®, we offer a selection of SWAT tactical law enforcement boots that consist of a number of features that are essential for police and law enforcement professionals conducting dangerous tactical operations. These law enforcement boots are designed to assist the officer w... Blog Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/black-police-boots-for-traction-and-comfort https://stage.haixca.com/blog/black-police-boots-for-traction-and-comfort Police shoes and boots must be able to withstand a wide-range of weather and surface conditions, including rain, moisture, ice, and extreme heat. The high quality black police boots we offer at HAIX® are strong and durable in cold, warm, dry, and wet weather conditions. Specif... Blog Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/structural-firefighting-boots-specially-designed-for-the-firefighter-who-regularly-fights-structural-fires https://stage.haixca.com/blog/structural-firefighting-boots-specially-designed-for-the-firefighter-who-regularly-fights-structural-fires Specially developed for firefighters who combat structural fires, our line of structural firefighting boots from HAIX® can protect you when you are in the midst of battle with a dangerous conflagration. Whether you are charging up a flight of stairs inside a burning building o... Blog Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/escaping-the-california-wildfires-a-first-hand-experience https://stage.haixca.com/blog/escaping-the-california-wildfires-a-first-hand-experience The wildfires in California have cost may people their homes and some even their lives over the past several years. One of those homes was the retirement community of former police officer and HAIX® consultant Jim Gerien and his wife. Their son, Scott, describes the situation ... Blog Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/new-shoppable-experience-from-instagram https://stage.haixca.com/blog/new-shoppable-experience-from-instagram Our new Instagram shoppable experience is now up and running! This service offers users the convenience of exploring products and purchasing items right from our Instagram gallery while socializing with other customers. These pictures show the boots in use, including challenge... Blog Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/did-you-know-interesting-haix-facts https://stage.haixca.com/blog/did-you-know-interesting-haix-facts Last year HAIX® processed about 394,000 square meters of leather. This is approximately the size of 56 soccer fields! Tied together, the shoelaces for our shoes would stretch between New York and San Francisco! HAIX® produces approximately 6,000 pairs of boots each day (about ... Blog Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:30:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-triple-threat-is-here https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-triple-threat-is-here We are excited to announce the addition of the Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip, fully manufactured and designed by HAIX® in Europe. The Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip is built with trail running technology so they are perfect for running down a suspect... Blog Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/men-s-logger-boots-key-features-and-benefits-to-expect https://stage.haixca.com/blog/men-s-logger-boots-key-features-and-benefits-to-expect Working in the logging industry can be full of adventure. For those who work out in the field cutting down large trees, having the best protection you can get is vital. It is very important to make sure your feet are protected and stable during the long hours you spend on your... Blog Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/chainsaw-safety-tips-confine-your-cutting-to-the-wood https://stage.haixca.com/blog/chainsaw-safety-tips-confine-your-cutting-to-the-wood When it comes time to choose the right boots for a long day of cutting, consider the boots on your feet. Chainsaws today can be very powerful, and include high-powered motors, with very sharp and heavy chains. While these machines are very good at cutting timber they can also ... Blog Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/did-you-know-how-to-and-product-feature-videos https://stage.haixca.com/blog/did-you-know-how-to-and-product-feature-videos Did you know we have several how-to videos and product features on the HAIX® North America YouTube page? One of our most popular videos is how to lace, replace and adjust the HAIX® Fast Lacing Fit System on our EMS/Station zipper boots including the Airpower® XR1, Airpower® XR... Blog Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/here-s-johnny https://stage.haixca.com/blog/here-s-johnny NATS Instructor, Conservationist and Thrill Seeker Johnny Korthuis (@johnnykorthuis) recently traveled to the Canadian Rockies as part of The Nature Conservancy. Johnny and his team climbed to the top of healthy white bark pine trees, caging their pine cones with screens to pr... Blog Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-world https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-world Progress is being made on the construction site for the new HAIX® WORLD in Mainburg, Germany! Apart from shopping in the store area, fans of the HAIX® brand will soon have the option to visit HAIX® WORLD and to watch how HAIX® boots are produced. Blog Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/police-magazine-s-haix-july-hero-of-the-month https://stage.haixca.com/blog/police-magazine-s-haix-july-hero-of-the-month Congratulations to Ptl. Travis Goodson of the Albany (GA) Police Department for being named the POLICE Magazine’s HAIX® Hero of the Month for July! Goodson was nominated by his supervisor who says, “Ptl. Travis Goodson is very passionate about the City of Albany becoming one c... Blog Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/key-features-of-tactical-police-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/key-features-of-tactical-police-boots Tactical police boots need to provide the very best work environment for your feet. They must be able to handle the long hours, intense work, and the ever-changing climate. When choosing boots, there are a few key features capable of helping to reduce the amount of wear and te... Blog Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-best-features-of-composite-toe-work-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-best-features-of-composite-toe-work-boots The toes are an especially vulnerable part of the foot. No matter what type of work you do, something could fall on your foot. If this happens, a strong safety toe can help to minimize the risk of damage and help to protect your feet. One of the best ways to protect your feet ... Blog Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/how-to-choose-leather-fire-boots-you-can-rely-on https://stage.haixca.com/blog/how-to-choose-leather-fire-boots-you-can-rely-on The heat and intensity of fire create an incredibly harsh environment. If your job is to help fight fires, or you inspect recently burned buildings, you need to have ample protection on your feet to reduce the risk of burns, or other damage. Our eather fire boots are available... Blog Thu, 31 May 2018 08:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/top-features-of-police-tactical-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/top-features-of-police-tactical-boots Law enforcement is a difficult job. It takes long hours, a lot of patience, and you have to be ready spring into action at a moment’s notice. For this to happen, you need to have the best equipment at your disposal. Perhaps one of the most important, yet overlooked, policing e... Blog Mon, 14 May 2018 11:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-structural-firefighting-boots-provide https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-structural-firefighting-boots-provide Structural firefighting boots need to provide you with exceptional support in some of the most extreme of conditions. These boots, designed by HAIX®, constructed with features meant for those who regularly fight structural fires. The intensity of the heat in such fires is extr... Blog Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-honors-law-enforcement-hero-of-the-month https://stage.haixca.com/blog/haix-honors-law-enforcement-hero-of-the-month HAIX®, the world's leading manufacturers of duty footwear, is launching a contest to honor the law enforcement "Hero of the Month". HAIX®, the world's leading manufacturers of duty footwear, is launching a contest to honor the law enforcement "Hero of the Month". The HAIX® Her... Blog Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-sets-our-composite-toe-work-boots-apart https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-sets-our-composite-toe-work-boots-apart There are many composite toe work boots on the market to choose from. Unfortunately, not all of these boots offer top-of-the-line features and functionalities. The very best composite toe work boots offer new technology designed to ensure your needs are always met no matter ho... Blog Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/why-our-men-s-logger-boots-stand-out https://stage.haixca.com/blog/why-our-men-s-logger-boots-stand-out Are all men's logger boots the same? You may think that this technology is even across the board, and that one brand offers the same features that others do. However, our team has spent years developing boots that are comprehensively better than the competition. Blog Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-safety-toe-work-boots-you-want https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-safety-toe-work-boots-you-want It is time to invest in safety toe work boots. There is no doubt that there are plenty of products on the market that are labeled as this type of boot, but do they really fill the need? At HAIX®, we do our best to always provide you with access to the most innovative and featu... Blog Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/where-to-go-for-lightweight-police-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/where-to-go-for-lightweight-police-boots Police serve in so many different conditions, it can be difficult to know which gear will be best to invest in. The type of police boots best suited for your needs need to be versatile and lightweight, as well as durable and comfortable during long hours of wear. Blog Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/logger-work-boots-you-will-love-putting-on https://stage.haixca.com/blog/logger-work-boots-you-will-love-putting-on As a forestry worker, take a moment to consider your job. The terrain is rough. You never know if there will be snow, mud, or other conditions that make it difficult for you to get a strong footing. You are using high powered machines, and you are moving at a fast pace. These ... Blog Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/distinguishing-features-of-leather-firefighter-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/distinguishing-features-of-leather-firefighter-boots The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the gold standard for protective gear worn by firefighters in extreme conditions. NFPA certification is strict. A manufacturer’s products, such as leather firefighter boots, need to be rigorously tested under specific conditio... Blog Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/why-invest-in-composite-toe-work-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/why-invest-in-composite-toe-work-boots Composite toe work boots help to provide your feet with a high-level of protection. This type of boot is sought after because it provides ample toe protection. Blog Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/connecting-heroes-the-new-haix-reg-logistics-center-opens https://stage.haixca.com/blog/connecting-heroes-the-new-haix-reg-logistics-center-opens "Pride and Joy!" - this is how HAIX® CEO Ewald Haimerl feels about the new Logistics Center in the heart of our international headquarters in Bavaria, Germany. Each year, HAIX® will send 1.2 million pairs of shoes out into the world from this location. Blog Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-features-are-important-in-law-enforcement-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/what-features-are-important-in-law-enforcement-boots The job of a patrol officer, beat cop, or any other law enforcement position changes every day. You never know where you will go, what you will come in contact with, or who will interact with. Blog Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:45:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/sherri-and-chase-love-haix https://stage.haixca.com/blog/sherri-and-chase-love-haix As far back as I can remember, I have wanted to be K9 handler. After graduating high school, I was offered a job at the local fire department as a firefighter/EMT, which is how I first learned about HAIX. Blog Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:30:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/3-swat-teams-selected-for-haix-tactical-boot-wear-test https://stage.haixca.com/blog/3-swat-teams-selected-for-haix-tactical-boot-wear-test HAIX® has selected three tactical law enforcement teams for its Police Magazine wear test. The selected teams are: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania SERT, San Francisco SWAT, and Seattle SWAT. Blog Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0100 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/buying-smoke-jumper-boots-means-trusting-your-manufacturer https://stage.haixca.com/blog/buying-smoke-jumper-boots-means-trusting-your-manufacturer When you need to protect your feet from heat, water, and rough terrain, investing in the right smoke jumper boots is a great place to start. Blog Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/upping-your-game-with-police-duty-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/upping-your-game-with-police-duty-boots Every day you spend on the street, you encounter another set of unique circumstances. You spend a great deal of time moving through the city, encountering challenging situations, and oftentimes less-than-ideal terrain. Blog Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/lacing-haix-zipper-boots https://stage.haixca.com/blog/lacing-haix-zipper-boots Our EMS zipper boots including the Airpower® XR1, Airpower® XR2, Airpower® R2, and the Airpower® R8 are some of our most popular boots. Here are few things to keep in mind when lacing your boots... Blog Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0200 https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-vibram-difference https://stage.haixca.com/blog/the-vibram-difference The uniquely designed Vibram® rubber sole provides extra grip and slip resistance for long-lasting durability on even the toughest terrain. Blog Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0200