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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 enlarge):

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.

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. Enjoy!

Generations of loyal fans put on their Xtratuf Boots and take part in this annual adventure. While the race is designed for run, they do offer prizes for the best costume and top finishes.

While no one at X-Tough has taken part in this race, we can honestly say it does look Extra Tough!

Nicole is one of the youngest BOOTERS girls. She was raised around the commercial fishing industry helping her parents who own a tuna boat. In fact her parents are known as Mike and Tina Tuna. So she is right at home in her size 6 xtratufs. Her specialties are, cleaning tuna and having a vast knowledge of seafood and how to process, store and prepare it. She uses this knowledge everyday at BOOTERS where she serves the freshest of seafood.

Mara, or Montana Mara as she is often called, hails from western Montana. Being raised on a farm she is not afraid to put on her xtratufs and shuck some oysters. Cooking your Dungeness crab to order is her specialty. She will grab the crab of your choice from the BOOTERS live crab tank and plunge it into boiling water right before your eyes.

To learn more about Booter Girls visit the Oyster Oasis website at http://www.booters.oysteroasis.com

Xtratuf boots offer pliability to the wearer along with the advantage of being lightweight. This is especially beneficial for hikers as they have one less thing to worry about when it comes to climbing rough terrains with heavy backpacks. Xtratuf boots also offer a practical solution to the harsh effects that moisture can have on hiker’s feet when they venture on long backpacking trips.
Xtratuf boots are available with insulation that helps keep the feet warm and dry. A distinguishing feature of Xtratuf Waterproof Boots is their safety toe (steel toe) which makes them extremely popular amongst captains and crew on fishing boats. In addition, their grip on slippery surfaces is essential in turbulent seas. Xtratuf boots feature outsoles with a special chevron tread that gives them superior grip even on the most slippery and slimy surfaces that are a common issue on fishing boats.

The smooth fabric lining in Xtratuf boots not only makes them easy to slip on and take off, but also easily foldable to fit underneath any jeans. The neoprene boots’ triple lining provides more flexibility than regular rubber boots. Xtratuf waterproof boots come equipped with cushioned insoles that further add to the comfort of the wearer. These neoprene boots are resistant to corrosives, contaminants and acids, making them the most reliable footwear for the toughest working conditions.

Xtratuf boots have now attained celebrity status of sorts after being featured on the feet of brave crabbers in the adventurous Discovery Channel show “Deadliest Catch”. Xtratuf waterproof boots have proved their mettle week after week just like everyone from the captains to the deckhands on the show. Xtratuf hoots have a special “total protection shield” that comes from being immersed in a special sealant, giving them an edge over ordinary rubber boots. Xtratuf boots, as used on the TV show Deadliest Catch, are made to survive extreme conditions. The neoprene boots offer the same flexibility and durability as witnessed by the staff on Deadliest Catch.

Xtratuf Boots are a way of life, if you even question that concept you are on the wrong website. Xtratuf Boot Fans care about a single kind of footwear, they get married in it, wear it on the beach, or around the house. If you have an Xtratuf story, we want to hear about it.

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Fancy Footware: Field Editor Ione Lynn (third from the left) and her Alaskan friends all wear XTRATUF boots. They painted them so they could tell them apart—and had a ball.

We live in southeast Alaska, where there are many islands that border the mainland. Since there are no roads connecting the islands, we travel by boat to visit our neighbors.

Both men and women wear high rubber boots on our boats, and when we arrive at a neighbor’s door for a social gathering, off come the boots, and we socialize in our stocking feet. Can you imagine the confusion when a houseful of people leave at the end of the day, each grabbing a pair of boots scattered around the porch? It’s not unusual to arrive home with someone else’s boots, or even an odd pair.

Three years ago at a potluck at my home, we women grew tired of hearing the men talk about generators or hauling building supplies across the channel, which are so much a part of our island life. So my friend Arlene suggested we start a craft day, and the Dun-Keen Channel Crafty Ladies Society was born.

The first year Arlene taught us to make beaded bracelets, and the following year we made Christmas cards with designs embroidered on paper. When it was time to choose this year’s project, friend Sandy said, “Paint our boots!” What a fantastic idea, for now we would finally have a way to identify our own boots.

For 4 hours, we painted daisies, irises, nasturtiums and other designs on our boots. We raised the roof with laughter, talked about our flowers, birthday parties, clothes and quilting.

The boots are beautiful, the day was a success, and there was not one mention of generators. As for next year’s project, we plan to paint the men’s boots!