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Tested and Trusted: Protector Series Weartest
You've got a job to do. So do we. Since 1948, our mission has been to make boots that are safe, comfortable, and durabl

It's Getting Hot Out There
So, put on the right boots. We know work doesn't stop for a little (or a lot of) heat. You probably recognize the name

NRC – Train to Live
National Rescue Consultants, or NRC, has been around for over a decade and was founded as an all-encompassing mobile Sp

Safety From The Ground Up
May 30, 2024
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June is National Safety Month! HAIX prides itself on keeping first responders and essential workers safe no matter the

This Wildfire Season, Prep Your Property for Prevention
According to data from the U.S. National Park Service, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. The National

A Matter of Pride: Heroes Hockey Game
For 50 years, the NYPD hockey team and the FDNY hockey team have faced off in the last game of the season. For 50 years

Roots Run Deep: An Interview with NATS Trainer Tyler Zuniga
HAIX loves to highlight heroes. This week, we interviewed Tyler Zuniga, a Safety and Training Specialist for North Amer

Humble High-Wire Rescue: Bryce Carden
Spend more than a few minutes talking to Louisville Metro Firefighter Bryce Carden and you'll understand why you would

A Cut Above
March 8, 2024
Leather. Most of us own leather goods—shoes, purses, wallets, belts—and most of us have some knowledge of how it's

The American Dream
February 22, 2024
Twenty years of HAIX in the United States - and Elfriede Elfinger has been in charge of the American adventure for most

Stuffed with Love: Meet Blue Line Bears
February 8, 2024
There is an Irish proverb that states "You'll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind." Megan O'Grady may

Fire Hunter Pro: Built by Legacy
The late Ewald Haimerl, son of HAIX founder Xaver Haimerl, had the heart of a first responder and the hands of a cobble

Get the Right (and Left) Socks for the Job
January 11, 2024
When we develop HAIX boots, we spend hours ensuring the best fit, function and features on the market. From waterproofi

That's a Wrap!
December 21, 2023
What a year it's been. Birthday Block Party and new Boots, oh my! As we near the end of 2023, we reflect on a year fill

HAIX Grip Xtreme: Winter Weather Has Met Its Match
December 7, 2023
Despite one of the warmest summers on record, winter will still arrive for all of us. Emergency response call outs do n