Danner Boots still a good brand?

[505Wapiti]

I have don’t wear Danner boots anymore just because there are others that fit me better, but I do have their hiking shoes that I love. I bought Danner’s for my 15 year old to hunt in and he has covered lots of rough miles with zero issues for whatever that’s worth.

 

[Bearwhisky]

Ive been wearing the mountain 600 boots to work in for about 5 years. Im on my 5th pair…they last me about one year. They are kind of a hybrid of a trail runner sole with an all leather upper. Im on my feet basically all day and they are very comfortable. After about 9 months the soles start getting compressed and loosing their support. Could probably get a longer life out of a boot with a more dense sole but i like the cushioning they provide. They remain waterproof through the life of the boot (literally standing in stagnant water) but are not the most breathable. I would not choose them for rigorous mountain use but they are great for me at work and daily chores.


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[ptpalpha]

I've worn them for around 25 years. Acadia and Super Rainforest at work, and the original all leather hunters (with the air-bob soles!) for hunting long ago.
I only have experience with their made in America models, but here's my $.02:
1. They're heavy. The Rainforest feel like lead.
2. They're not inexpensive, by any metric.
3. Their soles seem to wear out much faster than they used to.
Side note: I had a pair where one boot squeaked with every step. I contacted Danner and got the same response: it'll wear in.
It never stopped.
4. I've had 3 pair re-soled over the years, and I just can't recommend it anymore. They've sadly become boots that simply aren't worth the trouble and expense of re-soling.
Takeaway: there are better boots in this price range. I recently switched to Lowa R6's to replace the Acadias and so far I'm happy with the change.

 

[Middleofnowhere]

I had great luck with Danner Thorofares, they are a true Mountain Boot. I’m going to buy another pair when there is a sale. I wrote a reveiw a few years ago.

Danner Thorofare Review

I just ordered a pair of Thorofare boots directly from Danner. With tax, the price shipped to California, is $545. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll post a review of the boots during break in and use. I’m hopeful these turn out to be a great “Made in USA” alternative to other high end boots...

rokslide.com

The only downside I have with the Thorofare is that there is not a loop or a tab at the back of the boot. When my hands are cold, it was difficult gripping the boot to slide my foot in.

My current desert boot is a Danner Reckoning:

Danner - Danner Reckoning

Danner boots are a mark of superior craftsmanship, Our hiking, hunting, work, military, and law enforcement boots are built with GORE-TEX waterproof liners, durable Vibram outsoles, and full-grain leather.

www.danner.com

For desert or dry terrain I can’t recommend this boot enough. I will definitely buy more of these as they are not “re-craftable”.

I wear “re-craftable” leather boots for work (road construction) and buy Red Wing, Thorogood and Danner. I’ve re-soled some old boots a half dozen or more times. Finding a good shoe repair company is harder and harder to do these days.

 

[Elkslut]

Used to really like dinners, seems lately they don't want to hold up but price keeps going up.