Danner Boots

Donster · February 1st, 2011, 22:44

Hey guys,

I am in the market for a new pair of waterproof 8" boots. The ones made by Danner caught my eye. The Gortex liner is apparently 100% waterproof.

Currently, i only have experience with 5.11. They are great, but their waterproof ability has failed on me in the past. So, i am thinking about something new, and Danner's have caught my eye.

My question is twofold:

1. Does anyone have experience with Danner boots? How are they? How is their longevity? How do they stack up to 5.11 boots?

2. How is this Gortext stuff? I've read a lot about it, but never have had any experience with it.

Regards,

D

MilanWG · February 1st, 2011, 22:50

I don't know much about Danner, but I am in the market for a new pair of waterproof boots aswell.

I have my eye on a pair of:

Scarpa Kailash GORE-TEX Day Hiking Boots

MEC stocks them:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302733839

Here is a great review on GearScout:
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...a-goes-to-war/

Donster · February 1st, 2011, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by TALIBANMILAN

Here is a great review on GearScout:
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...a-goes-to-war/

glad to see the Gortex held up!

MilanWG · February 1st, 2011, 22:58

"3,000 of their Kailash GTX to the Army, with the bulk going to Rangers and SF guys."

If its good enough for them, its more than good enough for us

mrgruber · February 1st, 2011, 23:06

I have had a couple of different pairs of Danner boots, I have to say I liked the fort lewis ones more then any of the other pairs I owned

Donster · February 1st, 2011, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgruber

I have had a couple of different pairs of Danner boots, I have to say I liked the fort lewis ones more then any of the other pairs I owned

sorry, but by fort lewis, is that a model of boot made by danner, or an entirely different boot company altogether?

Frozen Tex · February 1st, 2011, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donster

sorry, but by fort lewis, is that a model of boot made by danner, or an entirely different boot company altogether?

That's a model.

Danner are and have been for a long time, military approved footwear in the States.

MilanWG · February 1st, 2011, 23:29

As much as you may want a certain boot - always make sure you can try it on in person before you purchase them. You take a big risk not being able to test them for fit/comfort.

m102404 · February 1st, 2011, 23:35

danner 8"...bought in 2006. Played every game in them since (indoor/outdoor)...wear them in the winter...wear them camping/cottage. $200 @ bass pro

Treads are just starting to get shallow now.

Awesome...when these finally die...I'm buying another pair.

thpethalK · February 2nd, 2011, 00:15

Speaking of boots...Does anyone know of any 8" boots with Gore-Tex and ASTM F2413-05 rating? The only one I could find on Danner's website is that disgusting sage green for Air Force issue.

CDN_Stalker · February 2nd, 2011, 00:16

I have been wearing a pair of Danner Pronghorn hunting boots most of the time since early 2008, winter, camping, airsofting, work, etc and they are fucking great. Waterproof, leather and stitching is holding up awesome even the beating they get, soles are worn down mostly but the Goretex is still going strong. Am going to buy another pair after these finally bite the dust.

Brakoo · February 2nd, 2011, 00:20

I've been running the Danner Desert Eagle which has since been renamed the GTX for at least 6 years now and they've been my airsoft, hiking, camping boots ever since. They're still holding and other than a few small cracks on the sole they feel like new even though they don't smell so new anymore.

mrgruber · February 2nd, 2011, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donster

sorry, but by fort lewis, is that a model of boot made by danner, or an entirely different boot company altogether?

http://www.danner.com/fort-lewistm-m...orm-boots.html

damage · February 3rd, 2011, 20:15

I had mine for 4 yrs now. I forgot whats the model name. Its cayote brown, Goretex and says gtx. Airsoft abused, also used it as work shoes, hiking and camping. One tough SOB. Definitely getting a pair if it wears out.

CARL · February 3rd, 2011, 20:20

Hanwag are awesome or Lowa or Haix, oh forget it buy what you want.......lol.

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February 1st, 2011, 22:44	#1
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Danner Boots Hey guys, I am in the market for a new pair of waterproof 8" boots. The ones made by Danner caught my eye. The Gortex liner is apparently 100% waterproof. Currently, i only have experience with 5.11. They are great, but their waterproof ability has failed on me in the past. So, i am thinking about something new, and Danner's have caught my eye. My question is twofold: 1. Does anyone have experience with Danner boots? How are they? How is their longevity? How do they stack up to 5.11 boots? 2. How is this Gortext stuff? I've read a lot about it, but never have had any experience with it. Regards, D

February 1st, 2011, 22:50	#2
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	I don't know much about Danner, but I am in the market for a new pair of waterproof boots aswell. I have my eye on a pair of: Scarpa Kailash GORE-TEX Day Hiking Boots MEC stocks them: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302733839 Here is a great review on GearScout: http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...a-goes-to-war/ __________________

February 1st, 2011, 22:58	#4
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	"3,000 of their Kailash GTX to the Army, with the bulk going to Rangers and SF guys." If its good enough for them, its more than good enough for us __________________

February 1st, 2011, 23:06	#5
mrgruber Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver BC	I have had a couple of different pairs of Danner boots, I have to say I liked the fort lewis ones more then any of the other pairs I owned __________________ throught the blood and the mud to the green feilds beyond

February 1st, 2011, 23:29	#8
MilanWG Perroz Designs Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON	As much as you may want a certain boot - always make sure you can try it on in person before you purchase them. You take a big risk not being able to test them for fit/comfort. __________________

February 1st, 2011, 23:35	#9
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	danner 8"...bought in 2006. Played every game in them since (indoor/outdoor)...wear them in the winter...wear them camping/cottage. $200 @ bass pro Treads are just starting to get shallow now. Awesome...when these finally die...I'm buying another pair.

February 2nd, 2011, 00:16	#11
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I have been wearing a pair of Danner Pronghorn hunting boots most of the time since early 2008, winter, camping, airsofting, work, etc and they are fucking great. Waterproof, leather and stitching is holding up awesome even the beating they get, soles are worn down mostly but the Goretex is still going strong. Am going to buy another pair after these finally bite the dust. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

February 2nd, 2011, 00:20	#12
Brakoo Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Laval, Quebec	I've been running the Danner Desert Eagle which has since been renamed the GTX for at least 6 years now and they've been my airsoft, hiking, camping boots ever since. They're still holding and other than a few small cracks on the sole they feel like new even though they don't smell so new anymore. __________________

February 3rd, 2011, 20:15	#14
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	I had mine for 4 yrs now. I forgot whats the model name. Its cayote brown, Goretex and says gtx. Airsoft abused, also used it as work shoes, hiking and camping. One tough SOB. Definitely getting a pair if it wears out. __________________ Team P.I.M.P. Vancouver BC -Guntech(PM or E-mail only)

February 3rd, 2011, 20:20	#15
CARL Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finland, Really?	Hanwag are awesome or Lowa or Haix, oh forget it buy what you want.......lol.

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