The Tuf Crab Captain and His XtraTuf Bride
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Dec 22, 2011 in XtraTuf Boot Stories | 0 comments
We got married at the end of the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, on April 13, 2011. We arrived in Homer on April 12 and stepped out of our SUV into 12” of heavy wet spring snow. Since we had planned on getting married outside I knew instantly that the satin ballet flats I had planned on wearing were not going to work. Needless to say I had a small meltdown! My husband saved the day and took me to the marine supply store and bought me a pair of XtraTufs. I thought a pair of wool socks would be appropriate, so I added those to the outfit as well. So, there you have it… got married outside in Homer, AK in XtraTufs. I had a chance to go back to AK in August to do some fishing and took them with me. XtraTufs are the VERY BEST and I also have some very unique wedding pictures! Photo Gallery (click on image to...
Read MoreAdd Warmth and Style to your Xtratuf Boots
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Dec 22, 2011 in Tips | 1 comment
Slugs are a great enhancement to any pair of Xtratuf boots. They offer additional warmth, comfort and style to an extremely versatile pair of boots. The idea behind SLUGS fleece boot liners is from Rayana White who was born and raised in Ketchikan, Alaska, where they measure rain by the foot rather than by the inch! She currently sells SLUGS on Etsy.com a website for small businesses to sell their crafts. I would imagine that as popular as Slugs are becoming, that you will see them in major retails right next to Xtratuf Boots in no time! Where to buy SLUGS: http://www.etsy.com/shop/withtherain Photos of SLUGS (click on image to...
Read MoreFearless Photographer
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Dec 22, 2011 in XtraTuf Boot Reviews | 2 comments
R. J. Kern is both a fearless photographer as well as a new fan of Xtratuf boots. R.J. has an annual tradition to “trash the dress” which amounts to taking a bride and her wedding dress someplace that has never typically seen either, and taking some amazing photographs. You can see more about this years trash the dress in an Alaskan Gold Mine! Here is what R.J. had to say about his experience with Xtratuf Boots: The Boots…and why he used them! About once a year I embark on a special personal project I like to call “Trash the Dress.” It’s not about destruction, but creation. No disrespect towards irreverence to the wedding dress… but honestly, a bride will never wear her dress, nor will her daughter. So why not make it special when she does:) Go big, or go home. We went BIG. A dear friend of mine and stunning wildlife photographer, Brendan Smith, came along to help with gear logistics. He recommended a pair of Xtratufs, so bought a pair while on Kodiak Island since we’d be getting dirty and wet. Never thought I’d be wading through cold mountain streams with all my lighting gear on me. I felt comfy, warm, and secure in knowing I wasn’t going to easily slip in the rocks. Stacy reminds me the importance of living life to the fullest. Faced a rare disease, she’s battled death more times than many can would care to dream a nightmare of. Celebrating life, we decided to a no-holes barred experience in her native Alaska environment full of gold mines. She’s a gold mine herself… filled with enthusiasm, bravery, and big smiles. Heart of gold, in flesh. I wore the boots up as we headed up to Hatcher Pass to begin our bridal portrait session. I knew I had the right boots for the job. showcasing her beauty like she’s never seen before. One of the talents of a good wedding photographer is to pull out the inner-most beauty (despite vulnerabilities), and not only make their clients look beautiful… but FEEL beautiful. But I also have to feel comfy, and cold and damp in June in Alaska is an easy thing to come by. One of my favorite parts of this shoot was any number of these images could have been taken 50 years ago. And I’d like to think in 50 years these images...
Read MoreTuf Girls Calendar
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Dec 22, 2011 in XtraTuf Boot Stories | 3 comments
During some research on Xtratuf Boots I came across a website in the early stages of creating an Xtratuf Calendar. The website is called www.tufgirls.com. Tuf Girls is working on building a calendar that will feature real honest to goodness working girls (not just girls paid to pretend to work) wearing Xtratuf boots. I love this idea not only because of my love for the boots, the fact they are using real working people, but also the fact they are also based out of Bellingham Washington, my old stomping grounds! The calendar release date is not yet scheduled, but we will certainly keep you informed as soon as they are ready to release the Tuf Girls Calendar! Here are a few preview photos that could end up in the calendar (click on picture to...
Read MoreWorking Construction? Xtratuf Has the Boot For You
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Nov 12, 2011 in XtraTuf Boot Reviews | 2 comments
Are you working in the construction industry? No matter what the economy, the work of building things just goes on, and it doesn’t stop when conditions get a little bad. Finding the right pair of boots for the conditions is the most important thing you will do. Buy Xtratuf construction boots, for the toughest conditions!
Read MoreXtratuf: An Alaskan Way of Life
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on Nov 11, 2011 in XtraTuf Boot Stories | 0 comments
Xtratuf: An Alaskan Way of Life by Larry Johansen For any Xtratuf boot fan you know the value of a warm comfortable pair of boots. Well, nobody knows that better than Larry Johansen Photographer and Author of the book Xtratuf: An Alaskan Way of Life. How do you spot a real live local brave enough to live in the Alaskan rain forest? The first clue is that they are looking you in the eye. The dead give away is they are wearing the ugliest brown boot you ever saw. Young or old, rich or poor, hip or old-school, liberal or conservative, man or woman – all wear the “boot.” Why even the Governor of Alaska wore XTRATUF boots to his inaugural ball. But is it really about the boot? You decide! For the Xtratuf enthusiast in each of us, this book points out just how normal we are…at least to ourselves 🙂 Larry captures the essence of the Xtratuf boot fan, and how we live our lives. This book is an excellent coffee table book to entertain both the believers and non-believers....
Read MoreXtratuf Boot Insoles
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on May 21, 2011 in Tips | 0 comments
When looking to purchase a pair of Xtratuf Boots you should also include a pair of felt insoles for your boots. Felt insoles are the perfect compliment to Xtratuf boots. When you wear Xtratufs, add an insole that will help create a layer of padding and warmth for your feet.
Read MoreHow much do Xtratuf Boots Weigh?
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on May 13, 2011 in Tips | 0 comments
Xtratuf boots range in weight from three pounds (1.36kg) up to five pounds (2.27 kg). Getting the right pair of boots is just as much about comfort as it is about the weight. Xtratuf is the best combination of both light weight and amazingly comfortable.
Read MoreHow to Repair Xtratuf Neoprene Boots?
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on May 13, 2011 in Tips | 1 comment
Patching your Xtratuf boots once they get a hole in them is easy one, two, three or four. We offer four easy, and sometimes entertaining ways to repair your boots.
Read MoreXtratuf Boots Conversion Chart | Men’s Sizes to Women’s Sizes
Posted by Xtratuf Boots on May 13, 2011 in Tips | 4 comments
Looking for that perfect pair of work boots when you are a women looking in men’s sizes can be very tough. Here we offer a conversion chart to take female shoe sizes and convert them to male shoe sizes.
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