Alaska Gear Company Introduces Ankle Deck Boot VBX
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Alaska Gear Company has expanded its footwear line with the introduction of the Ankle Deck Boot VBX, the first deck boot built with sealed vapor barrier insulation. This new ankle-height boot is constructed with the company’s proprietary Vapor Barrier X (VBX) technology, the same waterproof insulation system that has kept Alaskans warm and dry for generations.
The Ankle Deck Boot VBX is designed to provide full wet-cold protection for those who need it on the docks or in other harsh environments, while also being comfortable and functional for daily use. The boot is rated to an average of -45°F (ArCLO rating) based on lab testing, making it the warmest and most capable ankle deck boot available. This performance is achieved through a combination of a rubber outer shell that seals out external water and snow, and a wool insulation layer that holds heat where it belongs.
Henry Richenstein, Footwear Category Manager at Alaska Gear Company, explained the company’s motivation behind the new product.
The boot is finished with a fleece lining for everyday comfort and a siped, non-marking outsole engineered with cold-resistant rubber. The sipes channel water away from the sole, ensuring sure footing even when the ground is wet. The Ankle Deck Boot VBX is available now for $199 plus tax at AKGC's Anchorage and Fairbanks retail locations and online at www.alaskagearcompany.com.
In addition to the Ankle Deck Boot VBX, Alaska Gear Company is also expanding its winter footwear line. The NEO Bunny Boot will arrive later this fall in Shale Black and Alpine Green. The Bunny Boot LITE adds two new colorways, Polar Purple and Brooks Brown, and the Bunny Boot MAX adds Alpine Green. Bunny Boots can be paired with colored, waxed reflective laces and gaiters for deep snow, and ice spikes for icy conditions work with both the Bunny Boots and the Ankle Deck Boot VBX.
Alaska Gear Company, a locally Alaskan-owned outdoor gear brand, is best known for the Bunny Boot and has retail stores in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The company is expanding distribution into the lower 48 United States and Canada.