Posted: 8/30/2005 11:27:32 AM EDT
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How many Danner fans do we have here? Ive tried alot of boots over the years but Danner has been the best to me! My favorite model 
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I have five pairs of Danners. I have a pair of Explorers, Patrol, Blackhawk II and two sets of the now-discontinued Edgewood GTX oxfords. Danners are great. I used to hike in Timberlands until they fell apart on me after two 10-day backpacking trips.  The Timberlands were expensive ($180) but they don't hold up as well as Danners.Several tips: 1. Danners tend to run "narrow" to some people. To me, they are "short" in the toe box. By this, I mean the vertical distance inside the toe box is a bit less than other manufacturers. Depending on your feet, this may or may not be a problem. If you can, try before you buy. If you run into problems, Danner sells low-profile insoles that can remedy the issues. 2. Danners are a bit heavier than other boots. I am referring to their standard stitch-down boots, not the Stryker or Terra Force boots. To me, I like having the extra stability. I backpack with heavy loads for long trips so I need the support. If you're a casual dayhiker you may feel that the Danner boots are relatively heavy. Choose the right model for your application! 3. Danners offer a lot of Gore-Tex models. I like Gore-Tex because I go hiking/camping in wet environments. In fact, the last 10-day assault into Glacier National Park, I encountered snow  in late June. The price you pay for Gore-Tex is that your boot will not breathe as well as an unlined boot. Your call on this one.
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I've had a pair just like this for about 10 years and use them for hunting in the mountains & elsewhere. They are great to walk in. The only problem I've had with them is that after about 8 years a couple of the eyelets popped out, but that can be expected after that many years of use. |