The Dakota GTX's I can say safely are the worst boots I have ever owned. After an albeit short break in period of a week wearing them around the house, I took 9 mile hike which ended with two rolled ankles and plenty of blisters. I can appreciate if I was new to hiking but I spend about 100 days a year and well over 1000 miles on boots and have never had an issue like this with a pair. My last two boots have been Meindl's Alaskan Hunter and Zamberlain's 960 Guide GT (both great boots) but I won a $150 gift card at the Full Draw Film tour and thought I would give these a try, and apparently I went with the wrong model. After reading Les's review on the Wyoming GTX I'm guessing that is the route I should've went.
Here's my review if you DON'T plan on hiking rough terrain the Dakota's would be fine, but if there are elevation gains or rocks they are terrible.
I emailed customer service and was told to break them in more and buy some inserts, great help.
Here's my review if you DON'T plan on hiking rough terrain the Dakota's would be fine, but if there are elevation gains or rocks they are terrible.
I emailed customer service and was told to break them in more and buy some inserts, great help.