Tired of danners leaking, shopping for new

[timberland]

Looking for replacement s for uninsulated Danners, which fit well. Usually the pronghorns or grouse models. 8" boot for 2-4 weeks of hunting out west.

All suggestions or experience appreciated.

 

[GunsAreFun]

MFS-Vakuum® Hunter

These Meindl uninsulated waterproof mountain hunting boots are the top choice for hunts that take you into the most difficult terrain. 9" Leather uppers and Vakuum® foam panels form to the shape of your feet, ensuring a perfect fit without uncomfortably pressure points common in lesser-made...

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Comfort Fit® Hiker

Meindl created the 7" perfect hiker to keep you comfortable on early-season hunts with 100% waterproof hiking boots with all leather uppers and proprietary Comfort Fit system creates a roomy fit that won’t slip and combines form-fitting cork footbeds that absorb shock from rough trails. Made in...

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On my feet, the Comfort Fit’s did better and locking my heal down, but both of these boots are good options and a great value.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have an affinity for Danners going back to the 90s and their acadias. My experience in the last 10 years has been mixed enough that I wouldn’t trust them as a back country boot For durability, setting aside that they are behind the times IMO as far as weight and designs go.

I have had good experience with Crispi and for a taller uninsulated boot I use the Crispi Idaho’s.

 

[ceejay]

How is your foot shaped? Narrow, average or do you need a wider forefoot/toe box? Lots of good choices (Crispi, Schnees, Meindl, Zamberalan, Lowa, Hoffman, etc) but how it fits your foot is the paramount factor.

 

[wapitibob]

Good luck, I've found one pair that hasn't leaked in over 2 decades and 15+ different boots/hikers, and they haven't seen much moisture.

 

[thefrenchman]

I have Irish setters for my insulated hunting boots, had them for years and are Rock solid with annual conditioner application

 

[JoeDirt]

I would only get a few years out of a pair of Danners, I bought some Crispi's and im on my 3rd year no leaks.

 

[Gbrecka]

Used to buy danner uninsulated pronghorns but now use crispi lapponia

 

[Michael54]

My hoffman hunters are going strong in year two and im averaging 15 to 20 miles a week on them during hunting season.

 

[Time2fish]

I need to make a switch too, love the fit of my grouse boots but they don’t last much more than a year, and are not waterproof as advertised.