DANNER BOOT REVIEW - The Bull Run, America's Favorite Moc Toe? 

I’m a mechanic and I have had these boots for a year now and they are so comfortable, never have feet or back issues, they have good traction on oily surfaces and have been holding up very well. I will say they probably are not the best choice for outdoor work are best for shop or warehouse work

As someone who wore these as work boots, the leather is rather thin and I wrecked them fast. I might recommend a boot with a thicker upper if your intention is for work. They are good for summer though, my feet never got particularly hot.

Have mine for a year now, holding up great, wear it everyday on the construction site. Great video.

Hi Nick, big fan here. I purchased a pair of black Bull runs based on your review, as I liked the look, and that soft outsole really appealed to me. I did have a rather long break in, as I needed to keep my laces fairly tight to stop heel slip. But after about 5 weeks of every other day wear, they finally relented and are extraordinarily comfortable now. That stitch down upper is fantastic, and a lot more comfortable for me than having my big and little toe riding on the welt all day. I still have Red wing and Thorogood mocs, but these are my go-to. Once broken in, the Danners provide me the best all day comfort on the concrete shop floor. Its subjective, but I love the look of this boot. Thanks so much for pointing this boot out Nick, as it was not on my radar.

all Stridewise reviews r so thorough and well thought out.

I have these in brown, BUY THE WHITE'S MOC TOE or MILLWOOD in the $250 range. I have the MILLWOOD and they are better in every way I'm aware of. The Danner's leather is thin and the tongue is not well designed for comfort. After giving up after a year or two, I decided to cut the tongue fold in several pain places, now the Danner's fit much better. I have read online of other people having the same issue. Never had to do this on any boot before. White's Millwood comfortable on day one and the leather is a thick, work type. Danner 503 last 13EE is tennis shoe sizing for me and fits well. White's Millwood is a 12.5 EE and are about an 1/10 of an inch longer than the 13EE Danner 503 last/boot. MILLWOOD'S fit well.

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I found them to be narrow but once I bought the EE I really like these. Much lighter than Redwings and Thorogood.

I have a pair of these in brown leather (steel toe/non-moc toe). Mine were hard to break in but they are so comfortable now. I have worn them for 5 years. Danner does an amazing job recrafting their boots so I would not worry about the "stitch down" issue pointed out in the video but you will have to send them to Danner and wait a few weeks.

I just got a pair today at the danner store for 40% off, ending up paying $127

I bought a pair of these two days ago because of your video. I wear 9D and these fit perfectly. Thanks. I also just subscribed.

I bought a pair and just got them yesterday. I can already tell that I’m going to like them a lot. Danner also had them at a discount right now so less than 200 bucks, which is a steal. True to size and quality. I’d definitely recommend them.

I got a pair of these with a Steel Toe for my job, the look and the feel are great.

Good to know the sole isn’t good for asphalt, apparently all UK pavements and roads are asphalt so that’s a pretty huge dealbreaker. Are there any that are good for asphalt?

Just got a pair of these and i love em. The unlined is nice in the vegas heat. I use them for like light work around not much style but i like that they are stylish enough. I didnt have a tough break in period thank god. Once you break in some jim green boots everything else is easy lol. They are super comfortable as well. Great review

Very honest review. Thanks Nick. Appreciate the channel.

I own a pair, I do HVAC.Great boots. I purchase grown, or made in Oregon.

Great job as usual...These were good to go right out of the box. No break in needed...Feel like air force 1's on the foot. Highly recommended

I previously only wore Wolverine workboots but I just order the 6 in. Danner Bull Run and I ordered an 11.5 EE and they fit perfectly.

I bought a pair about a year ago. Virtually no break in period, I may be lucky with that but I must say they have been great since day one.

I have liked my Bull Runs but they are not a substantial work boot. I'd say a good, light duty work boot and a very good casual boot. The leather is relatively thin. The soles wear about average to other Christy soles. Fit is slightly wide, which is nice. Ran true to size. Im a 12.5 brannock and a 12D ended up fine. A 12 wide would've been best, but the leather did stretch after a lot of wear. The fabric liner in the heel and forefoot of these boots does wear out and they will eventually have holes in them; boots I have with leather on the interior wear much longer. Mine are about at the end of their life-span and I've decided not to re-sole these boots and move on. All in all, I did like them-- none of the stitches ever busted and I always thought they looked good and they are fairly priced. With a more substantial mid-sole, slightly thicker leather, and leather reinforcement on the inside, this could be a really nice boot but of course it'd cost $100 more.

Was thinking about the black colorway but i am going to get the brown the black colorway seems more like a dress boot

Literally my boots for work.haha I love them for riding my motorcycle as well. I brush the dirt off then add mink oil usually and they look great with some character. Only issue is the stitchdown area wears quickly.

I believe that stitch down is good against water Better than Goodyear

How much height do Danner boots add?

I've had these about 8 months now. I agree that the break-in takes a VERY long time, especially for the cuff (I'd say 500+ hours of wear with about 3 applications of mink oil pushed them into the "not painful" category). I don't hate them but I'm not sure I'd get them again for work (I'm a machinist).

Those are some nice jeans, what are they? Selvedge denim?

The fabric liner at the heel counter wears through very fast and they become uncomfortable. I won't have mine resoled because of that.

I appreciate that you don't roll your cuffs.👍🏻

I just ordered a pair. My Irish setter Ashby’s won’t last. Hope these will. I’ve been eyeing them for months.

Dang...true to size!? I just ordered a pair half size smaller than my running shoes 😑

You rock Nick. Another great video

Malaysian just familiar with Red Wing Moc Toe. Wish if Danner can arrive here.

Excellent review. I just can’t connect with white / light colored soles on a dark boot. I know... I have no style 😂😂

I think people that complain about Danner and Thorogood break-in have never broken in an Iron Ranger or 875. 😁

I supinate a lot, and I think that although wedge soles look great, the heels are going to wear out on the outside. 🥺

Badass look, strideman!

Just bought a black pair 11.5 Today. I'm concerned people say I should've order a size 12 did I screw up.

I think danners are the most sleek looking moc toe out there.

Different boots are stiffer or softer....their quarry and power foreman use alot stiffer and even double leather so they will run stiffer than say moc toe......they have bull run lux thats even a lighter more casual boot which you may have. Idk

Hi. Red Wing Classic moc vs Danner moc toe ? ( My english is bad ) Which best ?

Hey, I really like your videos. But you haven't yet reviewed the famous American cowboy boots. Any specific reason? Also not yet another famous one.. converse chuck Taylor. Can you please include them in your future review list?

If you're military/veteran/fire/police/etc. check out govx they offer these boots for $150. As of today (12/22) they are offering an extra 10% on your order (code: LATESANTA).

Okay, I gotta ask. How often do you get stared at by people while walking down the same concrete steps in dumbo? Do people start recognizing you?

How does the size compared to the red wing 6inch round toe?

How are they as far as waterproof out the box? I'm from Portland and it rains alot.

How are the soles holding up?

Hmm... "they say it's good on wood and concrete but should not use a lot on asphalt"? Why would that be?

Thorogood are beautiful boots. I dont know what you are talking about.

Mink oil is getting harder to find. Some manufacturers have stopped producing it for animal cruelty reasons.

Who or what is the name of you intro and outro music?

I always notice you stab your toe with your boots on into the ground in all your videos. Don't you worry about messing up the toe on your boots? This mars the sole and welt and possibly the leather toe.

How do you know if the leather is oil tanned?

Most uncomfortable moc toe ive owned but leather is great and boots decent

Oh wow; what a time to post a video. My neighbors woke me up. They are arguing and the wife is throwing the husband's stuff out the window again. I open RU-vid and proceed to watch Nick.

Whats jacket is that on the beginning of the video?

So what about sizing do u size up or down

All of my dancers ( bull run) took about 1week

Just bought thanks too u!

Leather isn't a mystery.....whatever is normal in cleaning and conditioning is pretty much same for all

Slip resistant on smooth wet floors, snow and ice?

True to size?

Do you feel a height difference wearing these?

MY FAV

I had the Red Wing version of these. Pure torture. Avoid like the plague if these are anything like those.

I got mine in brown on Christmas Eve and love the look but these things are torture devices for me feet. Really bummed..

I just wish these are waterproof, which is a bummer.

Really enjoy the comfort and feel of danner boots (I use the "mountain pass" lately), but the way they skirted around your questions about the sourcing of the leather leads me to believe that a fair bit is from overseas.

As someone who does a industrial job, these boots are completely comfortable but they don't last leather is thinner than thorogood and Redwing and the bottom wears fast. Their a great hipster boot but for real work go thorogood or Carolina boots or Redwing...

those look nice

tough guy silhouette 🤦🏽‍♂️

Please do the Carhartt Moc-Toe!

Best no best looking, yes

I saw them for 142

Great intro music 👍🏻

Frankly I rather buy DANNER'S for $145.00 or $199.00 just as long as their DANNER'S BOOT. By the way there's a lot at imitations out there and where this built back in the early 60's?

I gotta say, I was really leaning towards getting the Red Wing Mocs this fall but after watching this I think I have a new winner.

Got mine t today 80$ brand new from Ebay

I'm early this time around :)

Why's he wearing boots out in fashion?

Thorogood Are just… The worst. Their QC is all over the place, as with their sizing. I find Dan or to be more comfortable especially in the toebox, having some more room than the ridiculously narrow thorogood or red wing.

You like these but not thorogood 🤨. You got paid to say that

These are for work, not hipsters.

a European doing a review on an American work boot like it’s style is “tough guy” 😂😂😂 redwing and thorogood make WORK boots.. you yuppies look goofy using them for style. Same as people who don’t work wearing carhartt.

Expecting a flood?

Can anyone speak to the life-span of the soles on these?

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this shoes is damn sexy.

Best looking... probably, best made... Not

It looks like shit!

I got these boots a few months ago and they don't look nearly as cool on me as they do on you. No fair!