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Post by benjaminpersitz on Mar 19, 2015 22:46:20 GMT -6
Surprised there wasn't a Danner thread on here already. I own 3 pairs. A pair of steel toe 8" quarry that I bought on sale and two pairs I just bought tonight. I am very thrilled with my purchase. I got the Mountain Trails:  And the Vertigo 1845:   The Mountain Trails retail for $330 and the Vertigo 1845s retail for $320. I got both of them for $110 each. They were factory seconds (only light scuffing on the leather in one spot) and I had a 40% off friends and family pass on top of that. Unbelievable score on those. I love the 1845s. They use Horween leather and I love the design and detail work. The color is much more golden yellow in person and the roughout heel is really cool. Anyone else wear Danners? |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 20, 2015 8:10:17 GMT -6
I wear danner 8" Arcadia as my duty boots. $300 and worth every penny. Great construction.
Never been in love with their casual styles. Something about the toe box turns me off.
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 20, 2015 9:01:23 GMT -6
 I kinda like the Danner 1803 boot, but I think this is a Japan only model available through Rakuten. Reminds me of the Thorogood 1892 boots |
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Post by davelewis on Mar 20, 2015 9:12:49 GMT -6
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Post by tuglyfe on Mar 28, 2015 18:50:33 GMT -6
I've got Rainforest Heathman's. Most comfortable boot I've owned. I get lots of compliments on them too. Too bad they're dead stock.
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Post by crabrangoon on Jul 1, 2015 9:46:26 GMT -6
We've got Mountain Light II's (mine) and Mountain Light Cascade's (hers): http://instagram.com/p/0NtXjpk5m6 The tone of the Cascade is really gorgeous, and I'm a real sucker for pairing red laces with a warm leather - they seem to compliment one another and really make both shades pop. Though we didn't get them as seconds or anything special, I did use an annual 30 or 40% off coupon at REI for the Cascades (which had just been released at the time) and mine came from eBay for a song, still new. We only wear them for day-trip hikes, but they really can't be beat. I know mine are a bit heavy, but I would never trade their grip / stability / waterproofing for shedding ~1lb. I'm looking forward to getting the new Mountain Pass, but until I actually see the leather in person I cannot seem to choose between black & cedar. Their lesser weight and more casual appearance when compared to my MLII would be great for daily duty. |
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Post by Whiskey Mercenary on Jul 24, 2015 12:08:20 GMT -6
I've had Danner Light IIs for a few years, I love them. I also just bought some Quarry steel toes for work. They will be here Sunday.  |
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Post by bugula on Jul 29, 2015 12:50:28 GMT -6
i've got the wings+horns x danner collab released this past winter. have worn them a few times and have never had anything slice up the back of my heels like these things. they're the right size - just the positioning of the top of the boot with the back of my leg is not a pleasant combo. anyone else experience that when breaking in the hikers? pic of collab:  |
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Post by davelewis on Jul 29, 2015 17:30:42 GMT -6
i've got the wings+horns x danner collab released this past winter. have worn them a few times and have never had anything slice up the back of my heels like these things. they're the right size - just the positioning of the top of the boot with the back of my leg is not a pleasant combo. anyone else experience that when breaking in the hikers? pic of collab: I've been a backpacker/hiker, for many years, and I've found that for what I'd call a great hiking boot, they will need a breakin period, where sometimes your feet can suffer. A boot worth its salt, has to be stiff enough to handle weight that you might be carrying in a pack. I would think that after you get 20-30 miles into them, they should feel OK. Some boot brands just fit certain people better. I have a pair of Super Heavy La Sportivas, and they were a bit brutal at first, but now are the best fitting boot I've ever had. |
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Post by Old26 on Jul 29, 2015 18:03:30 GMT -6
i've got the wings+horns x danner collab released this past winter. have worn them a few times and have never had anything slice up the back of my heels like these things. they're the right size - just the positioning of the top of the boot with the back of my leg is not a pleasant combo. anyone else experience that when breaking in the hikers? pic of collab: I've been a backpacker/hiker, for many years, and I've found that for what I'd call a great hiking boot, they will need a breakin period, where sometimes your feet can suffer. A boot worth its salt, has to be stiff enough to handle weight that you might be carrying in a pack. I would think that after you get 20-30 miles into them, they should feel OK. Some boot brands just fit certain people better. I have a pair of Super Heavy La Sportivas, and they were a bit brutal at first, but now are the best fitting boot I've ever had. Exactly. I've been wearing boots like this since the mid-1970s, and they are never easy to break in. This stuff is awesome: Blister Block
Blister Block Size 10
I used to use Second Skin, but have been using the above as well as great socks - which is key. |
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Post by bugula on Jul 29, 2015 21:06:56 GMT -6
gah - will have to decide this winter if the pain's worth it. when i double up on socks, it's much more bearable but then i'm afraid i'm stretching out the upper. thanks for the tips. maybe i should just get dropped off in the woods wearing 'em and have to push my way back home.  |
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Post by crabrangoon on Jul 29, 2015 21:34:19 GMT -6
gah - will have to decide this winter if the pain's worth it. when i double up on socks, it's much more bearable but then i'm afraid i'm stretching out the upper. thanks for the tips. maybe i should just get dropped off in the woods wearing 'em and have to push my way back home. If they happen to be a US11, I'd consider taking them off your hands - but I'd suggest you keep trying to break them in. Get a pair of proper socks for the break in and it should make a world of difference. Hiking socks are thicker and much more cush than normal socks. I'd suggest Darn Tough or Farm To Feet, but get merino for sure so you can wear it multiple times without odor. Mine had no painful or unpleasant break in whatsoever, and have easily got around 200 miles in them now. |
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Post by davelewis on Jul 30, 2015 0:07:14 GMT -6
gah - will have to decide this winter if the pain's worth it. when i double up on socks, it's much more bearable but then i'm afraid i'm stretching out the upper. thanks for the tips. maybe i should just get dropped off in the woods wearing 'em and have to push my way back home. Just go for short distances at first, slowly increasing as you proceed, and they will be broken in before you know it. Folks generally walk too far initially, before causing blisters, which sets you back in the process. Slow and steady wins the race here. |
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Post by bugula on Jul 30, 2015 10:57:39 GMT -6
Cool - will keep 'em to house/errand wear in the fall and see if that helps out.
When I got them a read that a lot of folks would submerge them and saturate them with water - then wear them around until dry to help them mold. reminded me of our raw addiction.
i didn't do it because i like the character of the leather as it is but maybe that's the way to go.
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Post by exophobe on Jul 30, 2015 12:12:19 GMT -6
Cool - will keep 'em to house/errand wear in the fall and see if that helps out. When I got them a read that a lot of folks would submerge them and saturate them with water - then wear them around until dry to help them mold. reminded me of our raw addiction. i didn't do it because i like the character of the leather as it is but maybe that's the way to go. I've heard this a lot with hiking boots (more than workboots or anything else). It will make the leather tighten up a bit once it dries, and if your foot is in it that can be beneficial (and not terribly painful since they are likely waterproof). I've never done it, though. :/ |
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Post by Pigeon Tree Crafting on Dec 7, 2015 19:40:47 GMT -6
You don't hear much about Danner, but I am a big fan. I have been wearing a pair of Danner Forest Heights I in "Piedmont", which is a great orangey brown color. I've found them to be very comfortable and I get compliments on them all the time. The break in period was nonexistent, super comfortable right out the box. But I wanted to write about my most recent experience- due to loving the boots so much, and really wanting a great pair of black boots to compliment them, I decided to pick up a pair of their second edition (Forest Heights II) in Black, which hardly have any visual difference from the first edition. However, and be warned, even though the shoes look nearly identical, and I purchased the same size in both (12 EE), I found that the second edition fit MUCH smaller. I've had to exchange them for a size 13 EE, and am very pleased to say they fit well now. The toe box is slightly longer than my old pair in 12EE, but the fit is comfortable, while the second model in 12EE was not even wearable in the least. Besides the negative experience with the fit being inconsistent between the first and second edition, I think these boots are some of the best out there, both in looks and in craft. My original pair, while going on a year of almost daily wear, have only broken in to be an even more handsome boot, with lots of life in them yet. Forest Heights II in black www.danner.com/forest-heights-ii-black-buccaneer.html?currency=USD&gclid=CM3fzruQy8kCFQqPfgodi44GvQForest Heights I in Piedmont bestleather.org/a-review-of-the-forest-heights-piedmont-boot-from-danner-285/ |
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Post by youwinatlife on Dec 8, 2015 4:03:02 GMT -6
love danner. picked up a pair of lovejoys on amazon for super cheap a year ago in time for a trip to new zealand. like you said, super comfy right out of the box - i honestly thought to myself it was like i'd never worn a pair of truly comfortable boots/shoes until that moment. i sized down half a size, as per the sizing suggestion and it was perfect.
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Post by jray on Feb 28, 2016 13:39:29 GMT -6
Does anyone have the Danner Jack II brogue boots and can comment on quality, and if you like them or not?
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Post by Pigeon Tree Crafting on Feb 28, 2016 19:42:52 GMT -6
I don't own them, but you should check as to whether or not they're made in the USA or not. I know the standard Jack II's are "imported". The brogue version doesn't say that, but I would be surprised if it isn't also imported.
They're a nice looking boot though.
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Post by jray on Feb 28, 2016 20:15:15 GMT -6
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Post by billrider on Oct 27, 2020 1:12:05 GMT -6
I like Danner Quarry. If you need a solid outdoor construction boot, these boots tick all the right factors that go into delivering a great work boot experience, more here bootsgeek.com/danner-quarry-review/ |
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Post by schrouppy on Aug 30, 2024 5:11:53 GMT -6
I picked up a pair of Mountain Trails a few years back, and they’ve been my go-to for everything from hikes to casual wear. I snagged them on sale too, though not as great a deal as yours. The quality is unbeatable—there’s something about that leather and craftsmanship that just stands out. Funny story: I actually had a similar experience with shoes from Melissa. They had this crazy sale on their site thedom.com/melissa and I ended up with some killer deals on shoes I didn’t even know I needed. Sometimes those factory seconds are hidden gems. |
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