I rarely make a good purchase. I'm that guy that buys something spur of the moment and then regrets it later. But this time I hit one out of the park. We got lucky with a last minute elk hunt and I had just a few days to prepare. The only hunting boots I have are snake boots and they weren't going to cut it for walking several miles a day up and down hills in New Mexico.
I went to the nearest store (Gander Mountain) on my lunch break at work. I tried on several boots (Danners, Under Armour, LaCrosse). As soon as I tried on the Danner high ground I felt like I had the right boot. I have some feet problems (plantar faciitis, flat feet, etc.). But they felt good. I got a size 11 (my usual boot size) and took them home.
I walked about a mile in them around the neighborhood...so far so good. Then I took off jogging about a 1/2 mile. Still felt good.
I didn't get to wear them again until the hunt. On some days we walked 5+ miles.....a lot of it in wet grass. A lot of loose rocks, ledges, up and down hills, cactus/thorns, etc. No problems! I never lost my footing or slid/slipped. The goretex Danners kept the wet out and kept my feet dry. Other guys were complaining about their wet socks but mine were good to go.
The boots just felt good. I felt like I could walk all day. My calves and thighs were a little tight each morning....but my feet NEVER hurt. And that was a first for me.
They look good, feel good, not too heavy, and I never got a blister, hot spot, friction, nothing.
I highly recommend these boots for hunting...especially if you're going to be walking a lot.
DETAILS
100% waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® liner is engineered to keep your feet dry and comfortable
Realtree® Xtra Green® camo is designed with three distinct layers of color and pattern for maximum effectiveness.
Durable oiled-nubuc leather upper plus breathable 900 Denier nylon for excellent durability and abrasion resistance
Cushioning antimicrobial polyurethane footbed
EVA midsole provides added cushioning
Lock and load lacing system - ghillies across the forefoot for secure fit, and locking speed hooks for quick, easy lacing
Danner Talon™ outsole provides extremely lightweight athletic performance in rugged conditions.
Nylon shank
8" height
46 oz
I went to the nearest store (Gander Mountain) on my lunch break at work. I tried on several boots (Danners, Under Armour, LaCrosse). As soon as I tried on the Danner high ground I felt like I had the right boot. I have some feet problems (plantar faciitis, flat feet, etc.). But they felt good. I got a size 11 (my usual boot size) and took them home.
I walked about a mile in them around the neighborhood...so far so good. Then I took off jogging about a 1/2 mile. Still felt good.
I didn't get to wear them again until the hunt. On some days we walked 5+ miles.....a lot of it in wet grass. A lot of loose rocks, ledges, up and down hills, cactus/thorns, etc. No problems! I never lost my footing or slid/slipped. The goretex Danners kept the wet out and kept my feet dry. Other guys were complaining about their wet socks but mine were good to go.
The boots just felt good. I felt like I could walk all day. My calves and thighs were a little tight each morning....but my feet NEVER hurt. And that was a first for me.
They look good, feel good, not too heavy, and I never got a blister, hot spot, friction, nothing.
I highly recommend these boots for hunting...especially if you're going to be walking a lot.
DETAILS
100% waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® liner is engineered to keep your feet dry and comfortable
Realtree® Xtra Green® camo is designed with three distinct layers of color and pattern for maximum effectiveness.
Durable oiled-nubuc leather upper plus breathable 900 Denier nylon for excellent durability and abrasion resistance
Cushioning antimicrobial polyurethane footbed
EVA midsole provides added cushioning
Lock and load lacing system - ghillies across the forefoot for secure fit, and locking speed hooks for quick, easy lacing
Danner Talon™ outsole provides extremely lightweight athletic performance in rugged conditions.
Nylon shank
8" height
46 oz
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