WHY THEY'RE SO COMFORTABLE

"Comfort for the long run"
Air Cushioned Soles

Today many boots in the Rossi range are manufactured with the use of an air cushioned sole.

Not only does this provide the wearer with greater comfort, the air cushioning also reduces shock to the legs and feet and can assist pain relief on joints throughout the body.

This air cushioning provides shock absorption upon ground contact, from heel to ball joint, which is extremely important if trekking long distances over rough terrain or when working or standing for long hours throughout the day.

A special feature unique to Rossi Boots, is the air cushioned pockets. They provide the wearer with even further comfort and protection against shock.

The effect of this cushioning is also greatly enhanced by the addition of a midsole wedge. This wedge is made from a specially formulated low density polyurethane, allowing the boot more give on impact.

It's the tough skin of rubber over the midsole wedge, coupled with a superior tread design that offers the boot a stronger grip, together with greater durability.

Feet are just one of the things Rossi put into their boots.

It's not only the materials and manufacturing methods employed by Rossi Boots that make them the successful company they are today, it's the company's years of experience and commitment to excellence that will lead Rossi into the next century as a major Australian boot manufacturer.

At Rossi Boots they put a lot more into their boots than just feet... they take great pride in sourcing only the finest quality materials for each boot they produce. By carefully hand selecting the majority of raw materials from within Australia, they are able to provide their customers with some of the most durable hardwearing boots available. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each boot, and even with the most up to date technology, there are many manufacturing steps that must be followed. The boots' design, preparation, construction and most importantly performance, is second to none!

Offering employment to many people, it's vitally important that each and every one of them undergo stringent training programmes, thus providing them with the skills to maintain the high standards associated with Rossi Boots. It is the tradition of fine craftsmanship, passed down through generations of the Rossiter family, that provides the employees of today with such extensive knowledge and expertise in this specialised field.

Quality craftsmanship that's guaranteed to last.

Because people come in all shapes and sizes, it's only natural that their feet do too. That's why, at Rossi Boots, footwear is manufactured to accommodate a large range of foot shapes and sizes, and this is done with the use of a special tool.

This tool is known as a "Last"... a specially designed mould, carved from plastic into the shape of a foot. It is the Last that determines overall shape of the boot including toe, instep, depth and width, and it is around the Last that the leather upper is placed and the boot carefully constructed. And, because Rossi Boots are designed around 8 different Lasts, you can be guaranteed that large, small, wide or narrow feet will fit more snugly into a pair of Rossi boots than any other.

Hardwearing....not hard to sell.

Below are the four types of construction methods used to make Rossi Boots. The purpose for which each boot is designed, ultimately determines the method of construction employed. It's because Rossi Boots are extremely hardwearing, comfortable and functional that they remain so popular.

Stitchdown Method

The "Stitchdown" method of construction is ideal for boots that need to be very hardwearing and durable yet flexible at the same time. After applying adhesive and pre-heating, the Uppers and Throughsoles are brought together in a Lasting operation with the Upper "turned out" from the Last. Stitching with heavy duty thread follows the line of the Last before the sole is attached with heat and high pressure, creating a durable boot capable of meeting all types of day to day punishment.

Veldtschoen Method

This traditional method of bootmaking is acclaimed and acknowledged world-wide for its sheer strength and durability. The addition of an Insole allows the lining to be Lasted under it, while the Upper is "turned-out" and attached to a Throughsole (as per the Stitchdown Method), and secured with a double row of stitching. The lining bolsters the strength of the Upper. The extra Throughsole stiffens the sole creating a very robust construction.

Cement Bonded Sole

As the title suggests, this method of construction simply means the bonding of the Sole to the boot. The Upper has first been Lasted under the Insole using hot melt adhesive applied during the Lasting operation. After roughing and applying adhesive to both the Sole and bottom of the boot, they are heat-activated and bonded together in a purpose designed sole process - producing a light, comfortable boot for all occasions.

Direct Injection Moulded Method

Principally, this is the mechanical process of attaching the Sole using flow-injection technology. Construction follows the same method as bonded sole work until the boot is pulled over the metal Last of a moulding machine. After automatic positioning of the boot into a refrigerated mould, molten PVC is injected with extreme pressure into the moulded cavity, fusing the underside of the boot to the trapped PVC. The Sole shape and tread pattern are transferred from mould to boot - ready to accept all challenges!