HAIX Blog
HAIX at SHOT Show 2026: Trustworthy Gear and a Legacy of Safety
January 29, 2026
Two new boots made their SHOT Show debut at the 2026 event.
Announcing Combat Forge: Waterproof Military Hiking Boots
January 22, 2026
Combat Forge is built for military professionals and serious outdoor enthusiasts.
First Steps with Fire Department Explorer Chelsey Gerardi
December 11, 2025
Firefighter Explorer Chelsey Gerardi takes her first steps as a first responder.
The Best Tree Care Boots at TCI Expo 2025
November 12, 2025
In the first hour of the event, a tree climber stopped by the HAIX® booth to share his praise and thanks. Not only had he been a longtime HAIX boot fan, but he recently experienced their protection firsthand.
Stronger Than Before: Katie Ross’s FireFit Comeback
October 24, 2025
When FireFit Championships competitor Katie Ross heard her name called as the winner of the 2025 Peter Reed Award, it was a full-circle moment for her.
Securing the Super Bowl with FBI Agent Greg Shaffer
October 11, 2025
When FBI Agent Greg Shaffer looked out over the 2011 Super Bowl in Dallas, it was the culmination of years of training.
Bourbon Distillery Firefighting with Chief Kevin Mercer of Jim Beam
September 19, 2025
"That’s my goal: to help fire departments understand the problems, how to fight them, and to prepare for them.”
From Frontlines to Fairways: Veteran Golf with Daren Staley of Eagle OPS
September 5, 2025
Army veteran Daren Staley’s newfound love of golf is a sign that veteran support group Eagle OPS is succeeding in their mission.
The Mayor Wore HAIX®: Mayor Shawn Holwegner of Drummond, ID
August 14, 2025
When Drummond mayor Shawn Holwegner completed the Idaho Mayor’s Walking Challenge in 2024, he did every step of it wearing his favorite boots: HAIX® Black Eagle® Tactical Highs.
Fuel, Fires, and Finish Lines with NASCAR Firefighter Drew Tenhundfeld
August 1, 2025
When a wreck happens on the Charlotte Motor Speedway, there is no 9-1-1 call. No dispatch delay. Just the sights and sounds of race cars crashing. That is all Drew Tenhundfeld and his team need to launch into action.
Announcing Rescue Xtreme: The Ultimate HAZMAT and EMS Boot
July 18, 2025
Built for the most demanding environments, the new HAIX® Rescue Xtreme establishes new benchmarks of protection and comfort for a HAZMAT boot.
Competition and Camaraderie at Birmingham WPFG 2025
July 11, 2025
It was not just the muscle on stage or the medals around necks that defined the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama.
Firefighter Fitness with Julian Serrano of Prepared to Fight Fire
June 26, 2025
What started as posting workouts routines online evolved into an online coaching company called Prepared to Fight Fire.
Competitors Train for the 2025 Birmingham World Police and Fire Games
June 13, 2025
Police and firefighter athletes from around the world are honing their skills to get ready for the world stage.