EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:

David Carlson	Michael Newman
Executive Vice President and	Investor Relations
Chief Financial Officer	StreetConnect, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.	800-654-3517
503-262-0110 ext. 1331	BOOT@stct.com

LACROSSE FOOTWEAR REPORTS
FIRST QUARTER 2009 RESULTS

Quarterly Sales Up 5%; Continued Strong Demand from Military;
Improvement in Outdoor Sales; Strong Balance Sheet

Portland, Ore.—April 23, 2009 — LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOT), a leading provider of work and outdoor footwear, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2009.

For the first quarter of 2009, LaCrosse reported consolidated net sales of $25.9 million, up 5% from $24.7 million in the first quarter of 2008. While the Company continued to grow its revenue, the challenging near-term retail environment and LaCrosse’s significant investments in strengthening its foundation for long-term growth, including its new midwest distribution center, resulted in its first quarterly net loss since fiscal 2004. The net loss was $0.7 million or ($0.11) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $0.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2008.

Sales to the work market were $19.0 million for the first quarter of 2009, up 6% from $17.9 million for the same period of 2008. The growth in work sales reflects continued penetration into various avenues within the U.S. Government market, including growing demand from aftermarket military suppliers. The sales growth from the government channel was partially offset by the impact of the bankruptcies of two major retailers and widespread softness in the retail channel.

Sales to the outdoor market were $6.9 million for the first quarter of 2009, up slightly from $6.8 million for the same period of 2008. Despite continued softness in the overall retail environment, the Company’s first quarterly increase in outdoor sales since the third quarter of 2007 was primarily due to strength in its cold weather product offerings.

For the first quarter of 2009, gross margins were 37.9% of net sales, compared to 40.7% in the same period of 2008. The decline in gross margins was primarily due to the impact of the Company’s investments in its Portland factory, increased costs as a result of re-sourcing due to the closure of one of its third party manufacturing facilities in 2008, an increase in markdown sales, and certain product cost and mix changes.

LaCrosse’s operating expenses were $10.9 million in the first quarter of 2009, up $1.9 million from the first quarter of 2008. The year-over-year increase reflects expenditures of $1.0 million for the Company’s new European subsidiary, $0.5 million for the new Midwest distribution center and $0.3 million for increased provision for bad debts, as well as the increased investment in sales, merchandizing and product development resources.

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The Company continued to maintain a strong balance sheet. At the end of the first quarter of 2009, LaCrosse had cash and cash equivalents of $12.1 million, up from $10.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2008, despite cash outlays during the past twelve months of $3.1 million in dividends to its shareholders and $3.2 million for the inventories and operations of its former European distributor.

“While overall retail demand remained at historic lows in the first quarter of 2009, we continued to grow our revenue, capture market share and invest in the long-term strength of our business,” said Joseph P. Schneider, president and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. “Our sustained efforts to diversify our channels and work closely with our customers to meet their specific footwear needs continue to pay off. Our success in winning more military business includes both large announced delivery orders and increased aftermarket sales to individual soldiers from various military branches, who demand premium footwear with a proven reputation for durability and performance in the field.

“Our targeted sales to niche work markets also continued to grow, especially in rural regions where agriculture, mining and energy-related industries are less impacted by the economic recession. Moreover, our outdoor business benefited from the cold winter weather and improvements in the execution of our new European operations, and we remain encouraged with the positive customer response to our fall product line.”

“In coming periods, we remain focused on our long-term strategic initiatives and investing in our business, including the gradual expansion of our European sales effort, the completion of our new Midwest distribution center and the continued development and introduction of innovative new products. While these investments significantly impacted our bottom line in the first quarter, we remain absolutely focused on building long-term shareholder value and maintaining operational excellence, backed by a strong balance sheet with no bank debt, powerful brands and a talented and dedicated team.”

Based on the Company’s financial position, the Board of Directors today announced the approval of a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share of common stock. The second quarter dividend will be paid on June 18, 2009 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2009. The Board of Directors, while not declaring future dividends to be paid, has established a quarterly dividend policy reflecting its intent to declare and pay a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share of common stock for the balance of 2009.

LaCrosse will host a conference call today, April 23, 2009, at 2:00 PM Pacific (5:00 PM Eastern) to discuss its financial results. A broadcast of the conference call will be available at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com under “Investor Events” or by calling 800-366-7417 or +1 303-262-2130. A 48-hour replay will be available by calling 800-405-2236 or +1 303-590-3000 (Reservation No. 11130263). A replay will also be available on the Company’s Web site.

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About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company’s trusted Danner^® and LaCrosse^® brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors and retailers in Asia, Europe and Canada. Work customers include people in law enforcement, transportation, mining, oil and gas, military services and other occupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit our Internet websites at www.lacrossefootwear.com and www.danner.com. For additional investor information, see our corporate website at www.lacrossefootwearinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this release, including without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s anticipated positive customer response to fall product lines, future investments in the European sales efforts, the impact of the completion of the Midwest distribution center and future development and introduction of innovative new products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risk factors and other uncertainties which may directly impact the outcome of such forward-looking statements included in this release, each of which are included in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and as supplemented by our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 28, 2009, include the following:

• Current slow-down in consumer spending, which could impact both the financial stability of our domestic retail channel base and require additional price discounts for retailers and direct consumers

• Our ability to meet changing consumer preferences and demands

• Our capacity to maintain investments in our European channel and corollary risks of foreign operations

• Delays or disruptions in the transition to our new Midwest distribution center

• Sales to the U.S. Government which may not continue at the current levels or may be constrained due to production capacity limits

• The recent market price of the Company’s common stock creates a market value of the Company which is below the net book value of its assets. Such market valuation could have a future material adverse impact on the Company’s recorded asset value of goodwill

Forward-looking statements relate to future events and typically address the Company’s expected future business and financial performance. Words such as “plan,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could” and other terms of similar meaning, typically identify such forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence or non-occurrence of future events or circumstances.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events and trends that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those reflected in any such forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors, including without limitation, economic, competitive and governmental factors outside of our control. For more information concerning these factors and other risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our results of operations, please refer to Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors, of our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented or amended in our 2009 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended
	March 28,			March 29,
	2009			2008
Net sales	$	25,910		$	24,732
Cost of goods sold		16,079			14,671
Gross profit		9,831			10,061
Operating expenses		10,869			8,968
Operating income (loss)		(1,038	)		1,093
Non-operating income (expense)		(52	)		159
Income (loss) before income taxes		(1,090	)		1,252
Income tax provision (benefit)		(398	)		473
Net income (loss)	$	(692	)	$	779
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.11	)	$	0.13
Diluted	$	(0.11	)	$	0.12
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		6,274			6,165
Diluted		6,274			6,408
Supplemental Product Line Information
Work Market Sales	$	19,043		$	17,887
Outdoor Market Sales		6,867			6,845
	$	25,910		$	24,732

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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

	March 28,		December 31,		March 29,
	2009		2008		2008
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,059	$	13,683	$	10,253
Trade and other accounts receivable, net		18,190		22,449		19,307
Inventories		28,023		28,618		26,053
Prepaid expenses		1,169		1,402		1,111
Deferred tax assets		1,466		1,364		1,394
Total current assets		60,907		67,516		58,118
Property and equipment, net		7,585		6,137		4,648
Goodwill		10,753		10,753		10,753
Other assets		310		159		443
Total assets	$	79,555	$	84,565	$	73,962
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	8,646	$	10,478	$	5,478
Accrued compensation		1,588		3,151		1,147
Other accruals		1,689		2,528		2,026
Total current liabilities		11,923		16,157		8,651
Long-term debt		—		—		366
Deferred revenue		338		375		122
Compensation and benefits		5,634		5,844		1,855
Deferred tax liabilities		1,273		777		2,327
Total liabilities		19,168		23,153		13,321
Total shareholders’ equity		60,387		61,412		60,641
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	79,555	$	84,565	$	73,962

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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended
	March 28,			March 29,
	2009			2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(692	)	$	779
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		662			441
Stock-based compensation expense		227			210
Deferred income taxes		338			(148	)
Other		37			2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade and other accounts receivable		4,259			3,286
Inventories		595			1,078
Accounts payable		(1,832	)		(1,978	)
Accrued expenses and other		(2,398	)		(2,314	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,196			1,356
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(2,173	)		(156	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid		(787	)		(6,984	)
Purchase of treasury stock		—			(95	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		258			747
Net cash used in financing activities		(529	)		(6,332	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(118	)		—
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(1,624	)		(5,132	)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period		13,683			15,385
End of period	$	12,059		$	10,253

END OF FILING

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