HAIX at SHOT Show 2026: Trustworthy Gear and a Legacy of Safety

Every January, SHOT Show turns Las Vegas into the center of the law enforcement, military, and outdoor world. Thousands of professionals and enthusiasts traveled to the city looking for gear they can trust.  For many, that meant a trip to the HAIX booth for product debuts, an in-person try-on, and more.

Combat Forge and Rescue Xtreme Make Their SHOT Show Debut

In addition to our traditional law enforcement lineup, two new boots made their SHOT Show debut: Combat Forge and Rescue Xtreme. The Combat Forge military boot was a big draw to the American and international military professionals who visited the booth. The Rescue Xtreme HAZMAT boot found broad appeal among hazardous material handlers, law enforcement professionals, and EMTs. Their comfort won the most praise, with one EMT nearly walking out of the booth in them because she forgot she changed out of her regular shoes.

The Best Boots for Foot Pain

While SHOT Show attendees are known for looking for the latest and greatest in technology, the most common feature talked about at the HAIX booth this year was a timeless one: comfort. Whether it was people with foot pains like plantar fasciitis looking for relief, or troopers on their feet all day, HAIX offered reliable solutions of comfort and support.

Two former patrol officers who had spent their careers on their feet stopped by to get new pairs of their favorite boots. Even though they were ending their careers behind desks, they still wanted to wear Enforce X. “It has a square toe box,” said one officer. “It has so much room in the toe.”

For others bothered by regular foot pain, Black Eagle Athletic “Coyote” boots were an immediate hit. This appreciation cut across audiences as well, with hunting, landscaping, and law enforcement all interested in it for its comfort and flexibility. One shooting range instructor bought the boot because it was comfortable for standing, crouching, and sitting.

A Variety of Boots with the Same Core Principals