The EXTRAGUARD upper technology in the new HAIX Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG is lighter than conventional materials and significantly reduces water absorption. Firefighting boots then stay lightweight also in wet conditions, dry quickly, and remain comfortable to wear during long operations.
HAIX Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG with EXTRAGUARD Upper Material
The EXTRAGUARD upper technology was developed to permanently reduce water absorption, so firefighter boots remain lightweight even in extremely wet conditions.
Johannes KriegFootwear Product Specialist at the GORE-TEX® brand
HAIX, a manufacturer of functional footwear and apparel, is introducing its new Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG with EXTRAGUARD upper material at INTERSCHUTZ 2026. The upper technology developed by the GORE-TEX® brand significantly reduces water absorption in the boots, thereby speeding up the drying process after use. This enables a lighter overall construction with fewer additional reinforcements, improving mobility and comfort when in use, especially during extended wear in wet conditions.
Minimal Weight Gain in Wet Conditions
EXTRAGUARD upper technology combines a durable, flame-retardant outer layer, an insulating functional layer, and a structural inner layer that absorbs hardly any water. The multi-layer system minimizes the boot’s weight gain in wet conditions.
The robust upper material ensures easy maintenance and cleaning, requiring only simple rinsing or wiping. No extra care with shoe polish is necessary.
Together with the proven GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® lining technology, the boot provides lasting protection against water penetration, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens while remaining breathable.
Further Development of the HAIX Fire Eagle Platform
Even in wet conditions, the boot remains lightweight, making it noticeably more agile and comfortable to wear. A consistently high level of speed and agility can then be maintained, especially for quick changes of direction, navigating steps, or during prolonged physical exertion.
Robin AltbürgerReigning German champion of the FireFit Championships and tester of the Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG
Firefighter athletes also value EXTRAGUARD technology—especially during long and physically intense activities: “In disciplines like obstacle courses or stair climbing, every ounce of extra weight counts,” says Robin Altbürger, reigning German champion of the FireFit Championships and tester of the Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG.
HAIX’s Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG draws on the experience gained from the Fire Eagle 2.0 EXG predecessor model. In addition to the version with EXTRAGUARD upper material, it is also available with classic leather upper material and GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® lining.
Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG on Show at INTERSCHUTZ 2026
The HAIX Fire Eagle 3.0 EXG will be presented at the GORE-TEX® (W. L. Gore & Associates) booth D32 in Hall 15, as well as at the HAIX booth H47 in Hall 15, and in the outdoor area at booth R84.
