Casual or Crap? Why so many Danners pt 1 - (Mountain Trail)

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0:00 Intro
0:40 Why are there so many?
3:26 Boot info
4:12 Issues from the other ones
5:19 The upper/ leather
7:30 The issue with Whole Cut boots
8:27 Fixing the Lining issue?
9:46 Waterproof test
10:17 The Graph
10:50 The Outsole
12:54 The construction
13:23 Cut in Half
14:47 The guts
15:48 So what is this boot?
16:14 The graph ranking
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@RoseAnvil 3 месяца назад

The first 500 people to use my link skl.sh/roseanvil02241 will get a 1-month free trial of Skillshare

@StreetSoldierUK 3 месяца назад

I would buy a par of boots with the full original branding mark, would look great to me.

@MrDavidlfields 3 месяца назад

Vasque and Danner were absolutely top tier boots in the 70s. When you hear “they don’t make them like that anymore” is 100 percent true.

@not-a-raccoon 3 месяца назад

I've actually been really happy with my vasque boots. Though I only paid 100 bucks for them from and outlet store. They've been on multiple hiking trips in the Norwegian mountains and are still going strong

@BL-yj2wp 3 месяца назад

I don't see why this is over 400$. It's basically a Jim Green Razorback with worse materials for the sole construction at over two times the price.

@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671 3 месяца назад

I love my Jim Greens I had to put little slice in the tongue to run the laces in besides that, great boots!

@bellinghambaseball2 3 месяца назад

Because in ZA they only need to pay the employees $6 an hour (which is like $25 here) and in Portland they have a $16 minimum wage.

@3ZN357 3 месяца назад

Agreed. They also aren’t comfortable at all, too much heel slip

@franky3fingers337 3 месяца назад

@@bellinghambaseball2I think they have to pay more than that. Danner uses local 555 union labor so their pay is more like $40-$45 an hour. That is the reason these boots are expensive.

@mattp6992 3 месяца назад

I thought the same thing. The only Danner's I love with my experience with them are my Danner Corvallis 5" and they don't make them anymore. Thankfully, I have a backup pair that I haven't used yet lol. But yes, these seem like Razorbacks, but 2.5 times the price.

@reidbartlett3862 3 месяца назад

You guys should do a hiking boots series cutting open legendary brands that are traditionally built. Maybe brands like Diemme, Limmer, etc and compare then to some of these Danner boots.

@barneyfyfe8313 3 месяца назад

Like the 1960-70's Vasque. Built like a tank.

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

And include the Euro brands like Meindl, that are similarly priced but built like boots used to be built

@menjavlafitta 3 месяца назад

yeah i'd watch that. Do some Lundhags, swedish duck boot hehe.

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

@@menjavlafitta , I also just got a pair of Lundhags :D The Skare expedition boots; between my Meindl perfekt and super perfekts, and the Lundhags, I feel that I could be set for life...

@ericdoe2318 3 месяца назад

The irony about Danner having many models with little info is that it’s the exact reason I found your YT channel three years ago.trying to find more info about Danner boots. Thanks for all the knowledge I haven’t missed a vidja!

@matthewotis3594 3 месяца назад

Same brought me. Bought a pair of danber quarrys 2 years back and was looking for reviews. 2 years later they're broke in good but still sold with stitches holding up great. Where the welt is in the front, the leather is curling up some where I kick stuff sll the time doing construction work.

@koffski93 3 месяца назад

Hanwag is a boot maker in germany that has a line of hand made hiking boots with a classical siluette. I have a pair pf hanwag grünten, which have been great for the last 3 years or so. Very hard to break in tho. Hoping to be able to use them for many more years.

@TommyNitro 3 месяца назад

There are multiple. I like Hanwag, too. There is also Zamberlan, Meindl, Gronell, etc.

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

@@TommyNitro @koffski93 , 100% agree, Rose Anvil should cover the solid Euro brands that keep this tradition alive. I didn't think that Hanwag still made a double-stitched boot, but I just picked up a pair of Meindl Perfek and Super Perfekt boots, and couldn't be happier; heard amazing things about Gronell, too. I think Zamberlan would be "too modern," no longer the heritage style leather boot, so doubt RA would cover it...

@michal8635 3 месяца назад

seconding. also got a pair of grunten, they are extremely solid (and would love to see a cross-section)

@TommyNitro 3 месяца назад

@@dainiussileika2622 Zamberlan has their "Icona" boots, which are Norwegian welted.

@emty9668 3 месяца назад

I have a five year old pair of double stitched Berglers, they have had some really hard wear and the leather is starting to fail on uppers where the creases form.

@scottprewitt4712 3 месяца назад

If you want a boot of this style, just get the Jim Green Razorback.

@Maitreya0208 3 месяца назад

The only Danners I own are my USMC RAT boots. And I intend to keep it that way, which is not something I’d have said a few short years ago. It’s not that all Danner boots suck…some are excellent. It’s that it’s a crap-shoot. You have to work really, really hard to avoid regret when buying Danner in 2024.

@MaineMan2023 3 месяца назад

I just found out that Merrell stopped making the Wilderness. It’s the best hiking boot I’ve ever owned. If you can find a pair, they are awesome.

@user-dw5zh3xt2r 3 месяца назад

If Jim green would make a lace to toe hiking boot in this style I’d first in line to buy them

@jtaylor476 2 месяца назад

More Jim Green boot styles? Sign me up

@timmueller1314 3 месяца назад

I've worn the Danner Mountain Trail hiking boots for years. No fancy synthetics. Just traditional old world hiking boot construction with full grain leather uppers and full leather linings. No Gore-Tex to wear through. The Vibram Gumlite soles are a little softer and wear a little faster that regular Vibram soles but stick to wet rocks like glue. Just had my pair resoled last year. Over 10 years old, nothing else had to be repaired. Still made the same today, no "improvements". They do cost a bit, but "Nice things cost money". Still made in the USA.

@washingtonmatt7075 3 месяца назад

I bought the Mountain Light II in 2009 on the "leaked" friends and family deal for $150. They are still going strong today! Just hit 'em with the boot dressing yesterday in prep for hiking all week. I would gladly pay full price to replace them. These boots have been places! I initially was disappointed with with how that dark finish scratched and peeled off as the abuse set in, but once they were fully "distressed", the hipsters could only wish that look ha!

@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday 3 месяца назад

15 years ! That’s a long time for a shoe/boot ! You must keep them well maintained 👍

@MrWeliz 3 месяца назад

What would be a reasonable price to sell a new pair that i'm thinking about selling?

@klaushuxley3342 2 месяца назад

I have 2 pair of Mountain Light II, and I love the shit out of them. Neither pair have any 'peeling' that I keep. hearing about though. I put 30 miles on the newest pair this week alone.

@onepunchhutch 3 месяца назад

I used to love Danner boots. I wore their Bull Run Wellingtons for years. But with Covid the quality of their boots drastically dropped. I had three pairs of the Wellingtons fall apart in less then the same year. After the second pair fell apart they refused to offer any kind of discount or swap for another pair. I Bought the third pair and had them for less then a month and the sole started to come undone. They offered a compensation for another pair that wasn't the Bull Run as it was discontinued. Gave them one less chance with a pair of Quarry's. Those also fell apart in less then a month. Took them back to the Portland Factory location and just left them on the counter. As much as I once loved them, I will never buy another pair of boots from them.

@zman8340 3 месяца назад

Their quality has been down long since before COVID .

@onepunchhutch 3 месяца назад

@@zman8340 Fair, but it was during covid that I really noticed it. Didnt really have a real issue with them before that

@nonyadamnbusiness9887 3 месяца назад

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@zman8340 3 месяца назад

@@nonyadamnbusiness9887 do you feel better ?

@getlosttrails 3 месяца назад

I have the Danner Explorer Boots, yet a different boot than any mentioned. It's a 6 inch hiking boot, in leather (not a one piece design). I do really like it for hiking. Got it on sale though. The pigment is wearing off leather in many places, but the boot has held up good and it fits my skinny feet well.

@unknwnusr 3 месяца назад

Hey Weston, how about a review of boots from Italian brand Fracap? Cult boots at a mid-range price. Sold on the official website and in the END online store.

@corporate.security 3 месяца назад

I own the mountain pass, and it's been rebuilt. Don't have any issues with it. It's my daily driver actually. It probably cost more than it needed to...

@asimplefarmer 3 месяца назад

Ive owned multiple danner boots and theyre probably one of favorites for comfort. One issue is since i wear size 14, these boots looks so chunky on my feet. I really appreciate your series on these and shining light on the different models because its super confusing.

@01ai01 3 месяца назад

Very good highlight of the high cost of wholecut leather goods due to hide irregularities 👍

@billystpaul8907 3 месяца назад

Wow, who would have thought that I would get a math lesson in a Rose Anvil video. I am guessing that Danner can justify the big price cause it's made in the US. If the Elk Hunter had a better sole, I would try those as a winter boot. Thanks for another good video.

@montananerd8244 3 месяца назад

Unrelated, but… Thanks to your channel, I learned Clark’s were going down in quality. Almost bought some new, then read comments. Bought a used pair of Clark’s newer deck shoes (my other pairs are 20+ yrs), barely worn, one year later the inner lining is absolutely torn to shreds. Surprisingly, my sperry deck shoes will not die, but they’re too tough to wear barefoot. But I take this channel seriously before I invest in any kind of pricey footwear!

@NavySealz21 3 месяца назад

Drew’s boots just put out “the Trevor.” It’s a boot honoring a man that was a family friend and always was a source of joy and kindness. I’d love if you did a video on a pair of them. Great content, as always. Thank you for your time and consideration.

@BlerdRhymeReason 3 месяца назад

Been waiting for this! I have had a paor for 10 years and they are still going

@michaelzakas4055 3 месяца назад

Great work as always. As a segue to the Chisos, JK has a Western line worth looking into.

@craigbrown2385 3 месяца назад

i love the Danner Mountain light. i never actually hike in them. i have modern hiking boots that are MUCH better for that. but around town and my rural neighborhood they are great and i love the classic look. my first backpacking trip in the 70's i wore a pair of tanks just like these.

@adamkadir3803 3 месяца назад

Keen to see you break down the Elk Hunters in this series. Mine have been through hell and back, they're stained with blood, have a couple surface scratches across them and they've only had a sole replacement. Still good. They're not perfect boots, but they've worked hard for me.

@shadymaint1 3 месяца назад

I had a pair of Danner Matterhorn boots. The stitching on the upper let go in several places. Everything else held up great. Id like to get them repaired but the last cobbler in our area retired several years ago.

@BenGoldNYC 3 месяца назад

There are a bunch of places you can send them out to for repair, Danner may even have a repair program

@LV4EVR 3 месяца назад

I had planned to get a pair of Danners because I LOVE the style, the look. They really are iconic. But at $400++ dollars, I finally gave in to reality: I can't afford them, or am just unwilling to pay the price. Instead, I bought the Georgia Boots G101 on a great sale for $95. Heavier, yes, but perfectly supportive. I wear them casually and out bushwhacking and on multi-mile day hikes. They are not popular on the trails of course, but I think I LOVE them even more than I would have the Danners. For my use, my feet and my wallet, they are very comfortable.

@overtheunder1133 3 месяца назад

Thankyou for doing this comparison video... I cant say how many times I've been on Danner's site and just end up leaving because there are so many different boot styles , it gets cumbersome to even find a pair to buy. ... Your insights are the educated information I'm looking for when I'm about to throw down almost $500 on a pair of boots. I want to get the worth. Thankyou again. Always great videos 🙏

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

Meindl Perfekt or Super Perfekt boots my friend - what Danners used to be

@OnGuard3S 3 месяца назад

I was considering g getting this style of Danners several years ago until I came across Zamberlan Garnena nw gtx. I have zero regrets about going with the Zamberlans. They still have the whole cut stitchdown look, but so much more comfortable in the ankle.

@3clubforever 3 месяца назад

I’ve been hoping this channel would review some zamberlans

@sdemosi 3 месяца назад

Zamberlan are fantastic boots. I have a pair of Vioz Lux but they're so damn beautiful I rarely hike in them anymore. Less of a boot and more of a work of art. The stitching, the sole, the metal hardware in the Vioz Lux all ooze quality. They make a boot like the Danner in this video seem basic. The lighter Zamberlan mountain stuff like the Baltoro or the Salathe Trek are also great, but that's a different thing. Every hiker should own at least one classic full grain trekking boot in their hiking lifetime.

@lefi75 3 месяца назад

Had a pair of Danner Vicious work boots and they were the first boots that opened my eyes to just how comfortable boots can be. They're still the most comfortable boots *out of the box* I've ever worn. Since then I've gone on to Red Wings and JK. Far better boots but Danner was my entry level and they were great.

@enjoythesilence902 3 месяца назад

In Japan, a pair of Danner Mountain Trail Field in black leather for only US$193 (not taxed) looks 95% like the made-in-usa US$440 Mountain Light Black. Made in Vietnam for Japan market. (Edit: It turns out that the made-in-Vietnam version even includes a pair of full length Danner Ortholite footbeds/insoles)

@edwardjacobson3407 3 месяца назад

I have a version of these boots (tramline) and a pair of Jim Green Razorbacks. My dinners are half leather lined, the rear, and were about chukka boot height. I did not pay the $350 retail, but $225. I wore them instead of chukkas. They had the christie sole. I’ve relosoled them once. Most comfortable stitched boot I’ve ever had. Yeah they look cool, but it’s wearing them all day around town and on concrete foundation floors. It is materials and design. Jeans to khakis. My razorbacks are really tougher. They are still stiffer and harder underfoot, but the hiking boot I have taken to places I could not trust. I cut veg tan insoles for both of them, for comfort on the razorbacks and durability on the Danners. Finally, I’d much rather pay for the Danners than Alden Indy boots.

@RedDawnWOLV 3 месяца назад

I got a pair of Jim Greene Razorback customs with the tyre sole. They are super nice

@derek0213 3 месяца назад

I've enjoyed a comfortable and durable experience with my Danner Light boots over the past decade. They've held up well and are still in great condition. I'm considering purchasing a pair of Mountain Light II boots. I'd appreciate it if there were any examination videos available for the Danner Light model.

@iwontpostvideos6 3 месяца назад

I'm a huge fan of the Danner mountain 600 and have owned several pairs. I loved the enduroweave and wore those baby's everywhere but poof they're no longer available. That being said the price point of the different danner hiking/trail ect. featured here are ridiculously overpriced! For 300+ to 400+ I expect more, great review and I look forward to part 2!

@gregkosinski2303 3 месяца назад

I have a pair of those too and also like them a lot. I don’t think I’ll buy another pair though. The prices have doubled in like five years. No way I’m paying $200+ for glued together throwaway boots.

@Inbal_Feuchtwanger 3 месяца назад

I think a segment of boot that would be interesting to see you touch on would be a service boot like the Danner Acadia. I know a lot of police officers swear by those boots and say they are comfortable and last for a great many years.

@SurvivorNVL 3 месяца назад

Man I wish you guys made leather holsters. The quality of the stuff from your website is unreal.

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

I think @RoseAnvil should cover the Meindl Super Perfekt - a true heritage mountaineering boot that would put Danners to shame, but is priced roughly the same!

@JourneysADRIFT 3 месяца назад

I love going to the Oregon store and getting factory seconds on sale with a military discount. Love danner, well, their military boots.

@AndricKelton Месяц назад

One of my daydreams is to take a set of danners on an entire thruhike rather than go through 3-4 pairs of hiking shoes. But I want a pair without a liner, just the leather upper that I can just oil.

@reidbartlett3862 27 дней назад

I will say I have gumlite soles on a pair of boots and those boots have around 75 miles on them and the sole shows minimal wear surprisingly.

@richardhill194 3 месяца назад

I got a pair of Danner Explorers (basically the Danner Light II's with leather instead of fabric sides) just before you started this series. As far as I could tell, they were the best Danner had for a boot to hike in. Im surprised niether Explorer or Danner Light are in the comparison here.

@det254 3 месяца назад

Same. I hike in a pair of Danner Light II. I had the same perception; a lot of Danner seems to be hiking cosplay, but if you want something that is somewhat technical (eg modern) while connecting to heritage (will be a bit heavy for multi-day treks but is US made), the Danner Light family seems to the way to go. Would be interesting to see them compared here. If they don’t hold up well, probably just best to get a pair of Salomons moving forward.

@memathews 3 месяца назад

Agreed, a Danner Light model would be a good addition to this comparison. I'm on my second pair in 40 years, used them mostly for trail building and maintenance, and backpacking of course. Alternated the first Danner pair with some Vasques I bought years earlier for college in 1971 to keep my feet dry in Eugene rain. I much prefer the fabric liner compared to leather, it dries fast enough to avoid mold during multiple days of trail work or hiking.

@mdc3227 3 месяца назад

They sell Danners in Hipster fashion stores here in Scotland, but no serious outdoor shop stocks them. That says it all. They are fashion forward, and not in the same way Red Wings are with Iron Rangers, which can still function in their original intended roles. You take Danners off piste in the Cullins and they won't be coming back in one piece.

@je2338 3 месяца назад

You can't do this series without doing the Danner light (eg Danner light Khaki). Great hiking boot.

@carlosdurazo1329 3 месяца назад

Danner it's not the only doing these kind of LTT heritage hiking boots. "Siete Leguas" in México has one model with Vibram soles. Also Velasca in Italy has at least 3 options.

@amoryarado2293 3 месяца назад

Just watched your video on the keen hiking boots you use, you should do a video on one of the oboz shoes or boots! Love the channel.

@gush3013 3 месяца назад

Try Hanwag either the Tashi or Bergler boots!

@dainiussileika2622 3 месяца назад

Or Meindl Super Perfekt or Gronell

@birklindebjerg5423 3 месяца назад

In this style of old school hiking boots I would love to see a pair of meindl perfect cut in half!! I have done som research and I thing this might be one of the best boots in this category.

@rafikus5 3 месяца назад

Entertaining video as usual, it would be nice if you could get a pair of Hanwag boots on the future, although I don't know if these are available in the NA.

@theinternets7516 2 месяца назад

I have a pair of wolverine boots with that sole. Suler comfortable but very fast wearing.

@Jake-re8sj 3 месяца назад

You should do a review on the sureway 8in moc toe. Cheap boot and I’ve been wearing them for work. Extremely comfortable boot right out of the box and no soreness after weeks of 8 hour shifts

@andrewfoote8282 2 месяца назад

I have a pair of Danners I bought 20 years ago. Still going strong.

@goodknight37 3 месяца назад

I love my Danner mountain lights. I would have never paid full price for them though( I paid $100 open box)

@ricatiman 3 месяца назад

These are way overpriced at $504.99 here in Canada, plus our 12% tax... no thanks.. for 2 thirds of the money I bought my Raichle (made in Austria) hiking boots with real Vibram soles, 360 goodyear welt, full leather lining and leather sock liner... and everything else you tell us is needed. And I love them, after the required 20 days of casual wear to break them in... now I would never walk in the bush in anything less! Have you ever looked at any of the top European brands - Meindl, Raichle, Scarpa, Garmont, Heierling, Henke, Alpina... the list of great European boots is nearly endless. Most of my footwear is of European manufacture because they are lifetime purchases, meant for rebuilding when needed. Great reviews... I have learned so much and modified my buying habits to better quality only. Thanks so much!

@ArGeeAye 3 месяца назад

If you are not familiar with it already consider looking up the in'n'out ""secret" menu.

@needfortweed8734 2 месяца назад

Nice amount of B-roll here. Also, hope the wet foot camera becomes a staple. Quite useful to get a visual representation of the whole thing...

@zieglerphillip7560 3 месяца назад

Everytime i saw your videos i am really happy that i live in Austria. We have a few shoemaker, like Steinkogler, who make really good quality shoe for like 300 dollars upwards. The only downside is, that american boots look better.

@Youdoneedmyname 3 месяца назад

In the very early 80’s at my JH/HS as a dude you had to have a pair of Kinney Colorado hikers or Galankamp hikers.

@AleksiJoensuu 3 месяца назад

Y'all gotta start tucking those laces, this is giving me nightmares now :D

@eunkyung8775 3 месяца назад

I'd be interested in the danner quarry and super rain forest boots both options I've looked at for work

@peterchinburg7768 3 месяца назад

Would you ever do reviews of premium hunting boots? Schnees, Lowa, Crispi, Zamberlin, etc? Specifically interested in Schnees Timberlines / Beartooths vs Crispi Lapponia/Nevada. Thanks for all the great content!

@SuperPumkinX99 3 месяца назад

Weston, I would really love to see some of the more traditional safety toed boots dissected and reviewed! I am really having a hard time deciding what my next work boot is going to be, and there's not much information on quality built in North America CSA/ANSI boots. So far my top 3 that I am looking at are the: Redwing Supersole 2.0 Canada West CSA Climber Irish Setter Wingshooter ST (I know you've cut a pair of non CSA/ANSI Wingshooter, and that they're not domestically made) Thanks for taking the time to read my comment, I would love to see your opinions on some of the more traditional style/repairable safety toed boots available on the market!

@CheapCreep 3 месяца назад

I miss the Danner Tora Bora.

@snowcrash512 3 месяца назад

I would love to see what you think of their Danner Mountain 600 Leaf boot, a cheaper more modern boot design with the ability to be resoled.

@MyNameIsWhat118 3 месяца назад

I bought myself a pair of Eddie Bauer K-6 hiking boots since they came pretty much half the price of a Danner pair when they came on sale. I am shocked at how much I like them, and I think they are a good alternative to the Danners if those arent in your price range. That being said, it was pretty much a shot in the dark because I hadnt seen a lot of reviews about them. Would be dope to see you make a video about that !

@aadhishshah4186 3 месяца назад

Hey, man love your videos they got me into boots got my first pair of boots from this local indian company - craft and Glory. They were like 150 dollars and idk maybe it's because I haven't worn boots before but they feel amazing . It might be because of the low labour cost here idk but they seem very high quality for the price point. Would LOVE IT if you cut those in half, they have international shipping it would be cool to see yourIbreakdown on them.

@user-rk9qj7eg7e 3 месяца назад

I bought a pair of these maybe 6 or 7 years ago and the fit was awful. There was way too much volume in the fore-part of the boot and the heel slip was terrible. As a result they became closet queens and remained in the box. A few months ago I sought to redeem them by putting some relatively thick insoles in them and modifying the lacing pattern. I also wear much thicker socks. They are much better, nowhere near as good as my Hanwag Bergell Top boots which are dedicated mountain trekking boots, but for day hikes over relatively easy terrain they are fine. When the Gumlite outsole has worn enough I will have them replaced with a harder Vibram sole like the Montagne.

@sinamobashermoghaddam9656 3 месяца назад

Please do a dedicated hiking boot series!!

@jamesdavis4307 3 месяца назад

Love to see In-N-Out creeping in on ya Utes 😂

@schylerbrown7364 3 месяца назад

I would be interested in seeing the LL Bean cresta get cut in half. People I work with in conservation swear by them, but they're really expensive for what they look like on the outside. One piece of leather, sure, but what's inside?

@SenorGato237 3 месяца назад

I know quite a few people with various mountain lights, me included. (I wear mountain light 2). I live close enough I bought mine at the factory outlet. I don't know anyone who has paid over $350, and a few of my hiking group have more than 10 years of hard wear on them. The best boots I've ever had that the Army didn't give me. Just my data points.

@emty9668 3 месяца назад

Have you considered cutting a Hanwag Bergler apart? Traditional double stitched? I have an old worn pair and as soon as I can replace them you can have them.... though German I think production was centred in the Ukraine so it maybe a long wait.

@gqfiend 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Skill Share!

@mariogiardinazzo8381 3 месяца назад

Dude check out fracap made in Italy. Leather footbeds almost whole cut stitchdown or GYW

@valentino8629 3 месяца назад

It would be cool if you also tried tested the other famous Danner Light and Danner Light II, those look really cool and i would like to know if they are worth the price. Thank you!

@EricHeffner 3 месяца назад

My go to hikers, worth the money, can’t take it with you 🙏🏻

@ike780 3 месяца назад

Five options on one boot would be reasonable. Id be fine with a whole cut boot that had flaws if it ment savings. Maybe they could do a budget option.

@kyleabram9036 3 месяца назад

Bro PLEASE do a pair of Danner crater rims, been wearing mine for 6 years and would love to see your thoughts, can’t decide if I’m getting another pair when it’s time or going with another brand

@brunonjezic6208 3 месяца назад

I would still go for Fracap M120, fact they were inspiration for most of the light hiker boots is a big plus as well that they are original family owned. I

@MM-tf5gg 3 месяца назад

I checked out their site love a few of them, do they run wide I have a wide foot I did not see option for EE which I need?

@brunonjezic6208 3 месяца назад

@@MM-tf5gg i believe they do custom order. Otherwise they are pretty european so kind off D fit

@dahpughie 3 месяца назад

id love to see a review of fracap boots, i dont know about their price in the us but in europe theyre a bit cheaper and have some nice customisation options. i havent found them to be too comfy but i believe thats my own fault....either way would love more traditional hiking boot reviews, maybe add hanwag double stitch and meindl superperfekt to the list

@JoelMatton 3 месяца назад

I don't care about brands per se, but I'm happy to pay extra for a boot that's union made. It's hard for people to make a living with so many companies underpaying their workers. Speaking of which, I appreciate you doing what you can to give your employees full-time hours. I know it's hard for a small company like yours to do that.

@uscgalpha91 3 месяца назад

Basque were great ....after a 2 year break in

@barryrahn5957 3 месяца назад

I have a pair of the Danner MEB made for Marines. They're very good well built boots. When I peruse their other offerings, my opinion plummets. Just looking at at the pictures I get the impression of cheapness and not the best construction. The boot in this video to me looks to be in the 225 - 250$ range, not $400 +. I kinda feel like Danner is going down the Carhartt road.

@Fridelain 3 месяца назад

I'd love to have some boots with the brands on them.

@bdyt 3 месяца назад

That center cut up the back was damn near perfect...6.87? I smell something fishy 😮😂

@simplejonny 3 месяца назад

Came here to say the same! I thought 9+ 🤔🤔🤔 What are we missing that made it so low?

@CNutz97 3 месяца назад

Get some TLB Mallorca Artista boots. I’d love to see a review

@willyonamountain 3 месяца назад

I hiked in Danner Mountain Light IIs all over Alaska, New Zealand, and the Yukon. After break in, they were the most comfortable boot I've owned. Resoled 3x before the leather gave out on one side. If people think they're too expensive, cool, buy something made in SE Asia , because they don't understand what it costs to have a high quality gear hand-made in the US.

@Enrico- 3 месяца назад

they're so high quality that they can't afford a leather insole

@gregkosinski2303 3 месяца назад

They’re made in the USA by SE Asians smuggled in shipping containers.

@patrickr2686 3 месяца назад

Have you ever reviewed house brand shoes? LL Bean, men's wearhouse and such

@johnbrkich5994 3 месяца назад

Would be sweet to see you feature Limmer

@williamowen6828 3 месяца назад

I have owned a lot of hiking boots. My favorite is a tie between my Fracap Magnificos and my Danner Mountain Lights. My Danners probably have about 500 miles on them so far. They are crazy comfortable and offer enough room for my personal insoles. Here's my take: It doesn't matter how much leather is built into the midsole, or how good the materials are if the boot is so uncomfortable that you never want to wear it. I have a few pairs of some very "high quality" boots from makers that people rave about, and those boots will last for the rest of my life simply because they refuse to break in, are too heavy, and basically just a chore to wear. It is hard to wear out a boot when it sits in the cedar chest and never gets worn. One day, if my Danner's wear out, so be it. I will buy another pair with no complaints simply because the comfort factor trumps the alleged durability of some of those other highly regarded brands.

@colelowenstein1201 3 месяца назад

Used to wear Danner Quarrys religiously but with the price nearly doubling in the last 10 years and the quality steeply declining I switched to Georgias. Quality of the Georgias seems to be about on par with Danner for half the price in many cases if not even better. Price isn't a big deterrent for me but for my work where they tend to get destroyed fairly quickly I'll be sticking to Georgias and for my non work boots they'll be JKs. Sad to see such a revered local company like Danner take such a sharp decline over recent years, in my opinion

@nonyadamnbusiness9887 3 месяца назад

My Danner Acadia were the most comfortable boots I had. They fit my narrow foot just right. The soles fell off in the rain. They lasted about as long as a $50 Chinese boot. It looks like the outsole on these boots is well on it's way to separating. I'll never buy another Danner.

@anomalouswoof2554 3 месяца назад

Boots like this are crazy expensive because the companies making them are greedy, and because crazy rich people will pay those high prices. 😢

@danfurber2389 2 месяца назад

Can you do a review on Velasca Resegott? I’m seeing tons of adds for them but not sure about the quality of the boot - they look nice and are in $400 range.

@matthewotis3594 3 месяца назад

I really love my danner quarry's. They are way better than my keens, thorogood, timberland pro and my georgia boots. But they don't make any of them like they used to. As new as keen is, they've dropped way off. But the gore-tex on the dangers jeeps your feet wzy drier with better sir low than any other boot companies priority waterproof liners. Most breathe for shit. Like wearing bread bags under your boots

@riverpower9402 3 месяца назад

All I wanna know is if I buy two pairs of razorbacks, am I getting a better bang for my buck?

@krissykrave 3 месяца назад

Have you ever checked out the Moncler Enville boots? I’m curious about their build quality

@nyantathecollector 2 месяца назад

I wonder one thing about the leather lined one, wouldn't conditioning the outside with shoe grease (like foca, aquila or such) make it actually waterproof? Specially with the natural leather is the first thing i do when i purchase a new pair