Is there a Danner boot worthy to use on Elk Hunt?

[big10hunter]

Is there a Danner boot worthy to use on Elk Hunt? Maybe not talking extreme hunting (Goat/Sheep), but a true Elk hunt boot for backpacking and hunting Elk in Early Oct?

 

[Matt Cashell]

Some other guys have posted about poor luck with them.

I have had a great experience with the two Made in USA Danner boots I have used. I have a pair of Santiams that have lasted over a decade, and I have probably 3 years on my Canadians. I haven't had to resole them but they are well broken in for me and have held up well. the Bob sole is the best snow traction sole I have used.

Welted construction boots generally seem to break in well for me. I am also trying the Zamberlan Latemars this year.

 

[CoHiCntry]

Somewhat subjective and you'll probably get differing opinions. I think it depends on the terrain. I own two pair of Danners and would personally never use them for backpacking. If day hunting milder terrain I think there fine. If there's much climbing involved, they stay at home. In my opinion lots of better boot options out there...

 

[todd kelly]

I'm one who has not had much luck with usa made Danners, but at least you know that if you do have an issue they stand behind their product and make things right. They are top notch company with their CS.



On a side note,
BB, your going to love the Latemars. I've been wearing a pair since Aug. as my everyday winter boot/hiking/camping boot and they have been awesome.

 

[Matt Cashell]

I own two pair of Danners and would personally never use them for backpacking.

Which models, CoHiCntry?

I also want to add that two of my hunting partners use USA Danners as well with great results. Terrain varies from mild to moderate to rough to stupid.

We also only typically run the Danners in the snow.

 

[CoHiCntry]

Which models, CoHiCntry?

I also want to add that two of my hunting partners use USA Danners as well with great results. Terrain varies from mild to moderate to rough to stupid.

We also only typically run the Danners in the snow.

They are the Pronghorns. For antelope hunting, turkey hunting, or flatter terrain hunts, they get the nod but if I'm carrying any weight or climbing something steep I prefer a much stiffer sole than what these provide.

 

[big10hunter]

I missed out on the deal already. Gonna have to wait. Thanks for the input!

 

[Matt Cashell]

Oh yeah.

I had a pair of pronghorns years ago. I wouldn't go that route again.

 

[nwwa hunter]

When I turned 15 my dad have me his old ones that he used for more than 5 years. They lasted me at least that long till they started leaking. They were awesome. Then after that in the early 2000's I bought two pairs that fell apart right away. One was trashed, leaking, and cracking after 1week in Alaska. Many friends have had problems too. I would never buy another pair and loved them growing up. Since bought and abused a pair of kennetreks and they are still in great shape.

 

[nwwa hunter]

Plus for difficult and steep terrain it would surprise you how much a stuffer sole helps.

 

[desertcj]

Danner Super Rainforrest. I recommend them any chance I get....

 

[castandblast]

I was a huge fan of Danner boots in the 90's. Wore them for work and hunting. They were a great balance of rigidity, light weight, comfort, and durability. They required no break in and never gave me a blister. When the company was purchased by Lacrosse they changed the last and the quality of the materials went way down. They are not the same product at all. Not even close.

I still use them for work because they are issued but that's all I use them for. I had nothing but problems trying to use the newer ones in rough terrain. Blew the side out of one pair, bad blisters with another. Nor can they resole their own boots right. I had the outsole come unglued on a pair they resoled on a Dall Sheep hunt and by the time I got off the mountain the sole was only attached for about two inches in the middle with the ends flopping with every step. I milked my old pairs of hunting boots as long as I could then jumped to Kennetreks.

There are better options out there for sure.

 

[jcodyc40]

I've had a set of Recons since 1998 and they have been an extremely good boot. They were the only hunting boot I used until 2010 and I still use them for late season. I have had the desert TFX and while very comfortable for everyday use they wore out faster then any boot I have ever owned. I also have a pair of Kinetics that I use for spring/summer hiking and they have held up pretty well for the last two years and I would have no problem using them for early season hunts.

 

[castandblast]

This was sporty on snowy shale slides with a 100lb plus pack.
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[Jon Boy]

I'm probably the only person I know thats had good luck with the pronghorns. Ive put a ton of miles on them in the back country and never had them fail or leak. Still looking pretty good too. I got a pair of 200 grain all leather pronghorns and was going to exchange them for a shorter hiking boot for archery hunts, until I tried them on. So comfortable out of the box I couldn't let them go. Ankle support is something I've never had issues with and hate a super stiff boot though.

 

[danarnold]

I loved my Pronghorns until i bought a pair of Crispi Idaho GTX, had both pair in Wy last year elk hunting and after several days of rain the gtx got wet, put on the danners and realized how weak they were

 

[Tiger Rag]

Just stumbled across these: http://www.danner.com/mountain-assault-boot-7-canteen.html . I also just started a thread on them here: http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?14949-Danner-Mountain-Assault-Boot&p=187189#post187189 . Biggest thing that sticks out to me is "imported". Never know though, they appear to have the attributes that would last in the mountain with the rand. Would have to try them to see if they're stiff enough for backpacking/mountain use.

 

[69ChrisCraft]

I wouldn't buy a pair of Danners again if they came filled with preference points.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I loved my Pronghorns until i bought a pair of Crispi Idaho GTX, had both pair in Wy last year elk hunting and after several days of rain the gtx got wet, put on the danners and realized how weak they were

The Cripsi Idahos are REALLY a nice elk hunting boot.

 

[Vitals]

I'm probably the only person I know thats had good luck with the pronghorns. Ive put a ton of miles on them in the back country and never had them fail or leak. Still looking pretty good too. I got a pair of 200 grain all leather pronghorns and was going to exchange them for a shorter hiking boot for archery hunts, until I tried them on. So comfortable out of the box I couldn't let them go. Ankle support is something I've never had issues with and hate a super stiff boot though.

I'm right there with you Jon Boy. I tried a couple of the stiff backpacking boots and my feet didn't like them. I went back to the Pronghorns and have only had them on one back country hunt and 10-15 pig and pheasant day hunts. So far they haven't leaked or had any problems what so ever. The one thing I will say is they sure do pick up a bit a weight when soaked though. Before my next back country trip, I will be looking into other boots however.