Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has received an order to fulfil a contract to the US military to produce "Hot Weather" boots for approximately $30 million. Shipment of the boots is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 with an estimated completion date of December 2006.

The company also reported preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Based on current, un-audited financial results, Rocky expects to report net sales of approximately $94 million. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2005, the company now expects to report net sales in the range of $294 million to $296 million.

Mike Brooks, chairman and CEO, said, "Our core outdoor footwear business was negatively impacted during the third quarter, primarily due to warm, dry weather in several of our major markets, as well as weak consumer confidence and a challenging retail environment. With that said, we are confident about our product offering and merchandising strategy for the Rocky brand and we remain focused on expanding our leadership status in the industry."

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets outdoor, work, duty and western footwear, as well as branded apparel and accessories, under the brands Rocky, Gates, Georgia Boot, Lehigh, Durango and Dickies.