Redback Boots
Australian footwear manufacturing company
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Redback Boots is an Australian footwear manufacturing company. It was founded by the Cloros family in 1989.[1] It specializes in lightweight work boots, and has been a supplier of the Australian Army,[2] with its "Terra" boot at times being standard issue.[3]
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1989
Headquarters,
Australia
ProductsCombat boots, Safety boots and Workwear
| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
| Products | Combat boots, Safety boots and Workwear |
| Owner | Ares Management (majority owner) |
| Website | www |
Since 2000, the Australian Defence Force, primarily uses the Redback Terra Combat Boot as a replacement for the Vietnam War-era General Purpose combat boots. It was given a limited number of tests in 1999, and was later distributed in 2000.
In December 2025, Ares Management acquired a majority stake in Redback Boots.[1]
