ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Gear Company (AKGC) is expanding its footwear line with the Ankle Deck Boot VBX, the first deck boot built with sealed vapor barrier insulation. The new ankle-height boot is constructed with AKGC's proprietary Vapor Barrier X (VBX) technology, the same waterproof insulation system behind the boots Alaskans have trusted for generations to keep their feet warm and dry when conditions turn cold and wet.
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