Work and outdoor footwear developer LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has reported higher revenues for the first quarter of 2007.

Net sales totalled $23.7 million, up 11% from $21.4 million in the first quarter of 2006, whilst net income was $0.6 million, up 54% from $0.4 million.

Sales to the work market were $15.4 million, up 13% from $13.6 million, boosted by the early success of its new line of high-performance safety apparel.

Sales to the outdoor market were $8.3 million for the first quarter, up 7% from $7.8 million, reflecting continued growth in the hunting and rugged outdoor boot markets.