Redback Boots

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]

Redback Boot Company

Industry	Manufacturing
Founded	1989 (1989)
Headquarters	Alexandria, New South Wales , Australia
Products	Combat boots, Safety boots and Workwear
Owner	Ares Management (majority owner)
Website	www.redbackboots.com

The Australian Terra Combat Boot.

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]