i'm just gonna say it. the Danner Crater Rim hiking boot is NICE!!

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i have a love/hate relationship with danner. i ran an old USA made pair into the dirt. 11 years.

bought a replacement pair of Danner Pronghorns..and demoted them to dog-poop clean up duty (doody?) after one season. my feet got wet turkey hunting, the easy hunt in my life. no way they survive a backwoods trip. additional lesson learned? a lugged sole is not the best choice while doing a grid search for dog crap. trust me on this one.

i found myself standing outside a Danner store this past saturday.. (very boutiquey feel to the store. weird.) i tried on a pair of Crater Rims. i am looking for a hiking boot. tired of wearing my heavy hunting boot on backpack only trips. man that boot is nice!! i had to drop half a size, but it felt like a house slipper. soft, fit me nice. and light compared to my hunting boot.

i didnt buy them. i was still stinging financially from the sleeping bag purchase the day before. my wife gave me the reluctant green light tho.

i walked away.

anyone wearing them? i now know my size and can order them. USA made danner are crazy money. i would love an honest review.

 

[SHTF]

Danner are no longer made in the USA. They sold out to the cheap labor of China. But there are some still USA made pair. Around. I am guessing thats what you found? Or are these the china made?

 

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these are USA boots. easy to find them..just look for the expensive ones

 

[AZ Vince]

I wish Danner Boots fit my foot.

 

[MLN02]

I've had a pair for a couple weeks now. Haven't done much hiking in them yet, but so far they feel very comfortable and supportive. I think they are gonna be a really good boot and look like they should last for quite a while

 

[IrishnId]

I used too love the Danner Quarry work boot when it was a USA boot, since they've moved manufacturing of these across the water I hate them with a violent loathing. Uncomfortable, heavy feeling, stink like no other. Miss the good ones.

 

[MLN02]

I feel the same about the Quarry boot, I won't buy a Danner boot unless it has a American flag on the side of it. They still make a few of them over here.

 

[gelton]

I almost picked up a pair a couple of weeks ago but it was online and since I didnt get to try them on or see them in person I went with the Lowa Renegade instead...I had heard too many bad things about Danners (even USA made ones) that I passed and went with Lowa instead.

 

[boom]

I almost picked up a pair a couple of weeks ago but it was online and since I didnt get to try them on or see them in person I went with the Lowa Renegade instead...I had heard too many bad things about Danners (even USA made ones) that I passed and went with Lowa instead.

me too!! i am digging my Renegades. i wonder how long they will last, but they are comfy for sure. i think the Danner Crater Rims felt really similar to the Renegades...wish i had them side by side. when i ever get back to Denver, i will give them a look again. they were not cheap for sure...i think the Renegades were cheaper.

 

[Rizzy]

I always liked my prognhorns for Chukar hunting. I could get 2 seasons out of them. Chukar habitat is about as rugged as it gets, but it's dry so waterproof isn't a big issue. Also your not carrying a loaded pack, so I wonder how the Danners would really do with a pack on. They always seemed a little soft for load carry.

*Dog$hit duty with lug soles doesn't sound fun, but it's better than going barefoot