HAIX North America FIRE EAGLE AIR GRIP XTREME

NFPA-certified structural firefighting boot built for cold-weather operations. The HAIX Fire Eagle Air Grip Xtreme is a 14-inch dual-certified turnout boot with HAIX's most aggressive sole for snow and ice — engineered for firefighters working in winter conditions, on slick fire grounds, or anywhere traction matters. German-engineered, made with full-grain bull hide leather, and built to last with the option to retread through HAIX's Extended Wear program.

Specs at a glance

• Certifications: NFPA 1971-2018, NFPA 1990 (1992)-2022, ASTM F 2413, CAN/CSA-Z195
• Boot height: 14 inches
• Toe protection: Carbon composite safety toe (exceeds NFPA & ASTM testing)
• Electrical hazard rating: EH-rated to 18 kV
• Puncture protection: Steel puncture plate
• Upper material: Sun Reflect bull hide leather (black)
• Inner liner: CROSSTECH® waterproof barrier
• Sole: 032 Grip Xtreme — heat & flame resistant, snow/ice traction
• Shank: Steel ladder shank
• Closure: Slip-on with built-in boot jack
• Available widths: Narrow, Medium, Wide, Extra Wide
• Sizes: 4 to 16 (half sizes included)
• Primary use: Structural firefighting
• Article number: 507534

Why this boot

Grip Xtreme sole — designed for ice and snow. Yellow and white gripping elements are embedded directly into the sole, with a deeper, more aggressive tread than the standard Fire Eagle Air. If you operate in winter conditions or routinely face slick scenes, this is the sole you want under you.

CROSSTECH® liner — waterproof and protective. Keeps your feet dry and breathable while certified to NFPA 1990 (1992) for protection against liquids, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Climate System. Temperature-regulating air channels keep feet warm in cold and cool in heat. Fresh air filters in, moist air vents out through the boot's top with each step.

Ankle Flex System. Engineered for stable footing during climbing, kneeling, and driving — and especially valuable on snow or ice, where one bad step can put you down.

Lightweight composite toe. Roomy and less fatiguing than steel, while still exceeding NFPA and ASTM impact requirements.

Built-in boot jack. Pull these off without bending — appreciated at 3 a.m.

Care & longevity

HAIX recommends following NFPA 1851 guidelines for routine and advanced inspection. Brush off loose dirt, wash with warm water and mild dish soap, air dry without forced heat, and finish with a silicone-based polish (avoid wax-based — it clogs the leather's breathability).

When the sole wears down, these boots can be retreaded with original HAIX soles and parts through the Extended Wear program — extending their service life well beyond a single sole.

Sizing tip

True-to-size for standard duty socks. If you wear thick wool or insulated socks on shift, consider sizing up by half. Width options (Narrow, Medium, Wide, Extra Wide) make this one of the most fit-customizable structural boots available — choose your width before settling on size.