**Exhibit 99.1** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts:     David Carlson    Executive Vice President and   Michael NewmanChief Financial Officer   Investor RelationsLaCrosse Footwear, Inc.   StreetConnect, Inc.503-766-1010 (ext. 1331)   800-654-3517**LACROSSE FOOTWEAR REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS*****Continued Penetration into Targeted Markets and Strong Operating Performance***Portland, Ore.—October 31, 2005 — LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS: BOOT), a leading providerof branded work and outdoor footwear for expert users, today reported results for the third quarterended September 24, 2005.For the third quarter of 2005, the Company reported consolidated net sales of $31.0 million,compared to $34.5 million in the third quarter of 2004. Sales in the third quarter of 2004included $2.8 million from General Services Administration (GSA) delivery orders for uniform boots(not part of an on-going contract) and $1.6 million from the discontinued PVC boot line (PVC).Excluding sales from GSA delivery orders and PVC in the third quarter of 2004, consolidated netsales grew 3% year-over-year in the same period of 2005. During the third quarter of 2005, increased petroleum prices and a general slowdown in consumerspending adversely impacted sales growth.For the first three quarters of 2005, consolidated net sales were $69.6 million, compared to $76.8million in the same period of 2004. Excluding sales of $7.6 million from GSA delivery orders and$4.8 million from PVC in the first three quarters of 2004, consolidated net sales grew 8%year-over-year in the same period of 2005.Sales to the outdoor market were $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2005, up 1% from $18.7million in the same period of 2004. Because sales to the outdoor market are based more ondiscretionary consumer spending, the challenging economic trends strongly impacted outdoor sales inthe third quarter of 2005. Yet the modest sales growth reflects the Company’s successfulintroduction of new fall product lines and continued penetration into the hunting and rubber bootmarkets.Sales to the work market were $12.1 million for the third quarter of 2005, compared to $15.8million in the same period of 2004. Excluding GSA and PVC sales totaling $4.4 million in thethird quarter of 2004, work sales grew 6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2005, reflectingthe success of the new fall product lines and continued penetration in the general work, lawenforcement, firefighting and military boot markets. The adverse economic factors had a lesserimpact on the work market, where the products are viewed as a necessary tool of the trade.In the third quarter of 2005, the Company’s gross margin was 36.7% of consolidated net sales, upfrom 35.1% in the same period of 2004. The margin improvement of 160 basis points reflectsincreased
 

 
 sales of new higher-margin products as well as the Company’s strategic discontinuation oflower margin products, including PVC.Operating expenses decreased 10.4% from the third quarter of 2004, due primarily to a one-timecharge of $0.9 million associated with the closure of a manufacturing facility in same period of2004. Excluding the impact of the write-down, year-over-year operating expenses were unchanged.Consolidated net income was $2.5 million or $0.40 income per common share in the third quarter of2005, compared to $3.9 million or $0.64 income per common share in the third quarter of 2004. Forthe first three quarters of 2005, consolidated net income was $3.2 million or $0.52 net income percommon share, compared to $4.8 million or $0.78 income per common share in the same period of 2004.Results in the third quarter and first three quarters of 2005 included an income tax expense of$1.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively, compared to an income tax benefit of $0.1 million inthe same periods of 2004, due to the use of federal net operating loss carryforwards, which werefully utilized during 2004.Inventory increased by $10.7 million due to: establishing new product lines; increasing customerservice response times; support of anticipated fall and winter demand; and, additional inventoryrelated to lower than anticipated sales. Inventory levels historically decline during the fourthquarter of the year.“Despite challenging economic conditions, we are encouraged with our sales and earnings performancein our core work and outdoor business in the third quarter,” said Joseph P. Schneider, CEO ofLaCrosse Footwear. “During the quarter, we continued to increase our brand equity in both the workand outdoor footwear markets with our fall line of high-performance, innovative and qualityfootwear.”“We are very pleased by our customers’ response to our new spring lines for 2006, which willinclude a broader selection of compelling, high-performance footwear in both work and outdoorcategories, as well as extensions of our powerful brands into new product categories. We areexcited about the potential of our spring line and our overall momentum, and we continue to investin future product development.”**About LaCrosse Footwear**LaCrosse Footwear is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwearfor expert work and outdoor users. The Company’s trusted Danner® and LaCrosse® brands aredistributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, andinternationally through distributors in Asia and Europe. Work customers include people in lawenforcement, agriculture, firefighting, construction, industry, military services and otheroccupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job.Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and otheroutdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, pleasevisit our Internet websites at www.lacrossefootwear.com,www.danner.com,www.firetechboots.com and www.lacrossesafety.com. For additional investor information, seeour corporate website at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com.
 

 
**Forward-Looking Statements**This press release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisionsof the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned thatforward-looking statements such as statements of the Company’s anticipated sales and earnings aredependent on a number of factors that could affect the Company’s operating results and could causethe Company’s actual future results to differ materially from any results indicated in this releaseor in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of the Company. These factors include,but are not limited to: **•** Foreign-sourced products and concentrations of currency, political, and intellectualproperty risks, primarily in China.  **•** Commodity price increases including: rubber and petroleum. Price increases will affecttransportation costs, footwear component costs, and ultimately product costs.  **•** Consumer confidence and related demand for footwear, including work and outdoorfootwear.  **•** Weather and its impact on the demand for outdoor footwear.  **•** Dealer inventory levels, and related sell through of products.  **•** Consolidation of retail customer base.  **•** Company inventory levels, including inventory levels required for foreign-sourcedproduct and the related need for accurate forecasting and the limited ability to resupplydealers for fill-in orders for foreign-sourced product.  **•** Potential problems associated with the manufacture, transportation and delivery offoreign-sourced product.  **•** United States and/or foreign trading rules, regulations and policies, includingexport/import regulations, duties, and regulations affecting manufacturers and/orimporters.  **•** General domestic economic conditions, including interest rates and foreign currencyexchange rates.  **•** Uncertainties related to new product development and innovation and acceptance in themarketplace of such products.  **•** The potential for dealers and distributors to source product directly.The Company cannot provide any assurance that future results will meet expectations. Results coulddiffer materially based on various factors, including Company performance and market conditions.In addition, historical information should not be considered an indicator of future performance.Additional factors may be detailed in LaCrosse Footwear’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearended December 31, 2004. The Company has no obligation to update or revise forward-lookingstatements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.
 

 
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