Danner
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Yes, Danner make unreal hikers. I do like Asolo and Lowa also but, Danner is my favorite.
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Thanks LN, Jeff and a bit of info Rafa, I ended up getting a pair of Viberg Hikers in the sample sale and although they were too big, was sold on looks, comfort (Sierra sole is like walking on marshmallows) and being built to hike! So ordered a pair a half size down, 8.5 240 last as apposed to 2040 last on the above pair, prefator leather, beautiful but unfortunately still too big! Now have a pair of 8's, built like tanks and after stomping round NY in them for the past 4 days, extremely comfortable.
I popped in Freeman whilst over the pond and fondled a pair of Danner ML's and for the money I would say they are superb, completely different boot from Viberg. The Danners are solid, much lighter in weight and I would imagine break in immediately whereas the VB's are aesthetically more pleasing (IMO), feel like they are built to flatten cities, take a bit wear to loosen up and as experienced, can be quite weighty towards the end of 10 hours of walking.
Both have their merits but if all you want them for is Hiking you really couldn't go wrong with Danner for the price tag.
Cheers.
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Yes, Danner make unreal hikers. I do like Asolo and Lowa also but, Danner is my favorite.
thanks for the feedback mate!…have to take a look then!
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Danner is the best because they have a classic look but are still technical. If you're really getting into it with a glacier and crampons you can find a better boot but if you want to day hike and then carouse around town after your descent, it's Danner.
Here's what I'd get:
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^Agreed, I have two pairs of Danners and both are top notch.
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hiking is one of my favorite things to do. They prob have close to 700 miles on them now
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That's my favorite Danner model.
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How do those fit compared to Vibergs sizing. I take a sz11 in 2030 last
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Either TTS US or a half size up. They run somewhat narrow for their style of footwear.
I wear a 9.5 in Most US, 8.5 Viberg, and can do 9.5 or 10 D in these according to insole and sock thickness.
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Anyone own the Recon boot? Thinking this might be ideal for Canadian winters…
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Anyone have any experience on the sizing of these beauties (Danner plain boot - image from the Danner Japan website)? Really like a pair!!!!! Im a UK8 in the 1000 Mile Wolverine Addisons. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
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Just sent my overtons off to Danner for a resole. Going with the vibram sierra in their mojave color. Should have a bit of a military look and feel. Hoping I get more than six months out of a set of soles too!
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I've got the Danner Crater Rim (Combat Hiker) and find it to be a great boot.
Before I had it, I had some random Danner boots that my grandpa had given to me that were a size to a size and a half too small and were part of someone's uniform working at the prison before they got left behind. They were god awful ugly, and clunkier than hell… but aside from these seemingly deal breaker issues, they were a pretty good boot, and I wore them. Maybe it was that they were free, maybe it was that they were Danners. Whatever it was, all things aside they were a damn good boot for how much I hated them.I decided to get a Danner boot I would actually like that catered to something I'd actually be using it for and bought the Crater Rim. I chose this boot mostly for hiking mostly but also just as an everyday boot to wear on mild winter days where there might be some snow or puddles that would prove the waterproof GoreTex lining to be useful. They've been absolutely great for that, though the sole is pretty stiff to get used to for all day urban wear. At least for me it is, that is... Other than that I really couldn't complain about a thing.
For fall days hiking, or just hiking in general, these boots are hard to beat and actually look good if you're wearing them out in the streets
It's a shame I never wear the Crater Rims anymore. I have other boots and ended up getting some Danner Mountain Lights to take their place since that model comes in an EE width, more apt to accommodate a thick wool sock, which I often catch myself needing to wear. Perhaps I'll remember to update on those soon.
It's been a long while since anyone else has though, everyone moved on from Danner?
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I've never been a danner guy. That said I was intrigued by the danner/wings&horns collab that just came out. Figured I'd give em a try and send em back if I didn't like them.
Suede outer with a goretex lining and an incredibly comfortable sole. They sorta have the look of a desert boot and they are super light. Looks like I'm keeping them.
Fit is a little snug. I'm usually a 9-9.5 d. I went 9.5 with these and could have gotten a 10. They will likely stretch with wear though.
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They look pretty cool man
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I've never worn another pair of danners. If it helps I'm a 9.5 in rw, 9 in Alden true balance. I got 9.5 in these but in all honestly should have gotten 10. It's not unbearably snug and after wearing them they've definitely stretched, but a little extra room wouldn't hurt. These don't feel even remotely like an EE width to me though.
Side note: went hiking in these today and they were great.
