Everything you need to know: Danner Mountain Boots

[@RoseAnvil]

Rose Anvil X JK Boots BEAR SLAYERS, the perfect PNW boot, drop 5/23! Get early access & updates by signing up for the Limited Edition email list here - bit.ly/4asNccC

[@PONO-go3ee]

I have Danner Quarry I bought last Year & Worn them Once , , maybe I will egg Some Bear Slayers For my Birthday on the 22Nd ,

[@jimmylarge1148]

I wanna see some lasportiva, asolo or scarpa mountain boot reviews. Curious to how good they really are. Those are the go to brands for actual moutaineers

[@djj2564]

and Hanwag

[@jamessiebert9833]

Zamberlan and Meindl aswell

[@MaxxSeemov]

Lowa too

[@jimmylarge1148]

@@JimmyVaughteven tho the lasportivas have gotten really ugly over the years they were always considered one the the better mountaineering boots.

[@JeffGrahamPhotography]

I’m looking for a new hiking boot after the sole literally fell off my Asolo after just a few years of light and occasional use. They don’t know what they are doing.

[@sambrockway4720]

You absolutely NAILED it on your perfect "Mountain Boot!" I've had my Mountain Passes since they first came out around 2016. I've climbed to most of the alpine lakes in the Sawtooths, and used them as my dedicated hiker every time I was carrying some weight for about 7 years. The lower rise from the Mountain Lights works really well for my foot. I got them resoled through Danner a couple years ago (great experience), and it was like getting a new pair of boots! If they made a model using more leather components, I would pull the trigger without hesitation.

[@Pengranger]

I bought a pair of Mountain Pass boots from a UK retailer in the sale. I didn’t realise soon enough that the boots were defective, and even though they hadn’t been worn, the retailer would only provide a credit note. After I spoke to Danner they just replaced them. The support was simply amazing and a real reason to buy from Danner.

[@Totes_ma_Goat]

My wife found a pair of these danner boots in my size at a goodwill for $20. The trial 2 boot to be exact and in the box never worn. Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the price of the boots. Talk about a lucky find.

[@JMl82daquest]

I own a pair of the Danner R.A.T. boot. Put thousands of miles on them, and the soles and leather are still good. My every day when wearing jeans is the danner jag. For my feet anatomy, I've never gotten a blister from these guys. My rat boots I averaged 11 miles a day, 7 days a week, for 7 months.

[@MissTaelus]

There is a very good reason that I found an old pair of Vasques from the 70s when I got tired of replacing my modern hiking boots every 6 months.

[@M60gunner1971]

Sadly, Vasque is no more 😢

[@MissTaelus]

@M60gunner1971 didn't they get bought up by Redwing/Irish Setter? Another two brands that are now super disappointing....

[@gratefulot360]

I purchased my first Danner hiking boot in 1979 at the original REI in Seattle. I can remember that it took forever to break them in.

[@jimf1964]

One thing I’d love to know, especially with something like a hiker, is is it waterproofable. I’ve had many pairs of hikers, and if they’re stitched well, with a decent leather, you can make them totally water proof. They don’t need to come waterproof.

[@rds766]

I have a pair of Danner Kinetic that were made in Vietnam, not the United States, and they are the best boots that I have ever had.

[@halgaci]

As a hiker, I found the major problem with my Mountain Light II is there is not enough cushion around their top collar, which makes these collars stiff and uncomfortable. And without enough cushion, it is a little difficult to hold my ankles tight enough and hold my heels in place.

[@krazmokramer]

I recently purchased a pair of barely worn Vasque Mountaineering Hiking Boots BUILT IN 1976 (mfg date stamped inside). After a good cleaning of the roughout and several applications of Bick4 on the smooth leather inside and out, they look and feel like new. They are broken-in to my feet now after about 10 hours of wear. They are built like tanks. Entirely leather and leather lined. No pleather. Supposedly handmade by Red Wing. Again...they are from 1976! That's 48 years ago. I seriously doubt any of the boots in this video will still be around 48 years from now!!! These are readily available on ebay for dirt cheap. Might be a cool video to cut in half and see how they were made in the 70s.

[@jimmylarge1148]

That first clip of the “bear slayer” the stitching looked like balls around the welt area.

[@notnoaintno5134]

Looked like shit

[@darrelking6647]

I"m in. I'll take a pair of the Mountain Pass with full leather and leather lasting board.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

DO THE DANNER LIGHT II. I've been waiting for that video since you had just a few thousand subs

[@LukasWett]

I was wondering where i had seen the "relief cut" + speed hook in the middle before the bear slayers. Swiss M90 combat boots, i have a pair and they have the same system and i gotta tell you, it works! 😄👍

[@spencersmustache2844]

Danner's quality in workboots has deteriotated over the past ten years to unbuyable. It's how I found this channel. I needed a new option and now I wear Redwings. Danner lost me a couple years ago.

[@dudea3378]

I literally went down the same exact path as you 😅

[@JWeeems]

same! i feel like i got burned by the mountain light 600 or whatever with the eva foam midsole… was told it was resolable at sale and then couldnt resole them. i started watching your channel around the time of all the combat boots and got my partner the solovair derby boots with some zip lace guards and got myself the solovair urban hikers. the liner is all leather and so far im really happy, even though the sole and rubber welt may not be my ideal combo. far cheaper than the resolable danners too lol

[@williammarshall3043]

Ditto - Danner lost its way. Would love to have them make the boot Weston advises. Yes, that boot I’d buy.

[@mwmcginnis]

Same here. See my other comment

[@ollum1]

Please more mountain boots!

[@chancepress1]

There's one more curve ball that is almost impossible to find on Danner's site, but they confirmed it to me when I asked: the dark brown ("smores") color of the Mountain Pass has the same sole as the Mountain Light 1 -- fiberglass shank, thinner slip sole, and the the 8mm kletterlift outsole. You basically get the comfort of the 503 last and the great looking collar with the beefiness of the Mountain Light 1. It doesn't have a leather lining (or Horween), but it's about halfway toward the ultimate boot you describe.

[@kd5byb]

Heck yeah I'd like to see that boot - please Danner!

[@papatorr3669]

I had a pair of dinners in the late '70s and I wore them to college to try and break them in one winter they may have been the vasques. I never did get them broken in and the tow box was a little narrow in the boots were very heavy for their size. I wouldn't want to be up on a mountain with heavy boots where every step is a struggle anyway. I hated to get rid of them because the construction was so exceptional but I just couldn't drag those things around anymore and like I said I never did get them broken in. Still, now that I see this video I do wish I still had them maybe just to put up on a shelf and show them off!

[@wompa70]

I enjoy your breakdown videos a lot. Even on boots I think are so fugly I’d never be able to put on my feet.

[@knowledgeseeker3188]

Thank you for your work and breakdown of it all!

[@MaineMan2023]

I’m 100% with you. DANNER, please, give us the Mountain Light with a veg-tan lasting board, a wide toe box, and a full soft leather lining. Do it, or someone else will.

[@Tea_1745]

i love my danner and keens but i love the smouth toe box do to the lack of down stich construction. but i'd love a carbon toe trail 2, full leather & waterproof and 7"!

[@OPMDK]

HANWAG; I used Alt-Berg boots for quite a few years now and they have been a superlative alternative to the old mainstream brands like hanwag and danner.

[@EvilSSP]

They better hope Jim Green never decide to make a lace-to-toe boot.

[@flyingilly]

Yeah I'm down for that ultimate mountain boot. I've been eyeing the Danner Mountain series for a while but that would be a buy on sight for me

[@NDB469]

I’ve had a few pairs of Danner’s, they’re good boots, I like the dark brown and dark green canvas Light 2’s. Honestly though the best hiking boots I’ve ever had are the Asolo TPS 535’s, they’re cambrelle lined and they last awhile! They have a goretex version also, the 520 TPS, both great boots.

[@handybunny]

I have Eddie Bauer K6 mountain boots and they seem sooooo similar.

[@MrQuasi]

Try Fracap, they are handmade in Italy, veg tanned full leather lined and around 370 USD.

[@KyleRandall]

I’d love to see a review of HanWag boots. I have two pair of their Sirius II GTX. Love their “story” but would enjoy your take on their boot quality. Appreciate all the work you put into these videos! Found your channel through Birkenstock reviews and you saved me a lot of time and money!

[@Jammil2477]

I had Danner Acadia in my army days 30 yrs ago…they were decent but even with high expectation…they still let in water from dewy grass…

[@coryshook7648]

For now, Im going to purchase the Mountain Pass but yeah if they made the boot you dream of I would purchase that as well.

[@holladay67]

Please do a video comparing the Danner Mountain light and the Vasque Sundowner!!! I really want to see an in depth review on the Sundowner!

[@mrawesomnable]

Love your videos, please do an episode on the Lowa Tibet GTX if you get the chance. I use them for hiking/hunting and would like to know what they're made of!

[@jsmith5278]

Danner has mostly always been a fashion boot. Raichle Montagna was the best alpine boot while in existence. Vasque made some great boots. Scarpa might make a decent boot today. Review Scarpa.

[@Alexxtremox]

Sounds like what you need is to review Fracap! It's what an OG danner should be imo.

[@reinistraidas]

I love the naming system. The "lights" are the most rigid, tough and uncomfortable and the "Pass" which kind of implies hardcore mountain hiking and thus should be the most rigid is actually "ligher" than the "lights". When in some utopian world you get to do a collab with Danner,. please make it leather lined (no Goretex), a bit wider in the toes and have easier resolability with a leather lasting board. I have the Pass model and I'm currently in the painful process of resoling them brand new because the hard lasting board (or whatever that thing is) between the cushy midsole and the upper just really doesn't work for me - it makes the boots way too stiff to use casually in the city (not on a mountain pass). I'm willing to sacrifice some durability for more lightness and flex.

[@Idlehandzx2]

Danner we want the rose anvil boots

[@barryrahn5957]

My main thought about these Banners is - " $400+ boots with fabric lining and no leather insoles? Forty five years ago I lusted over Danner's and thought they were the cat's pajamas. Now, I think, save your money and buy Jim Green's. They're better built and the quality's better. Danner just seems cheap to me and they look cheap. Give Gareth some love and buy JG.

[@kylestaker9279]

I miss my Vasque Sundowners when they were made in Italy. Why can’t someone make a classic hiking boot like they were made in the 70s!

[@yalefail]

Weston wants a DANNER RAZORLITE BACKTRAIL, the perfect companion to the Archwood Flextrek 37 Trillion WHIPSNAKE Edition

[@SingerPhillips]

Wow, I stopped here to find reason why I love lightness of Birkenstock boots (which maybe imitation) but I love the grip and comfort of Danner Quarry. I would really wish I could get Birkenstock upper boot reworked with Danner Quarry midsole & bottom sole, I’m not certain I’m calling that correctly. Here’s the thing, the Quarry I can wear on gravel or whatever and it provides comfort and stability, but it’s heavy. Birkenstock boots, I feel every gravel rock in my foot. Plus the Quarry by Danner is very durable. I found local shop to replace soles for Birkenstock boots but they are horrible in comparison to Quarry boots. I’ve got DDD degenerative disc disease, so I live with constant discomfort when I stand & walk. My occupation is CDL A truck driver doing lot of local & regional jobs in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois mostly.

[@Rwwjkbbx-ue8qw]

Please review the Eddie Bauer k6 hiking boot

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Eddie Bauer 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@MissTaelus]

​@@jonnieinbangkokafter seeing other videos of the hikers offered by "good brands," why laugh? K-6 is the old 60s design, one-piece full grain leather upper, Goodyear welt, and what looks like a heavy vibram sole.

[@mariogiardinazzo8381]

Dude try FRACAP boots. Made in Italy leather footbeds vibram gum lite soles leather midsole and GYW or stitchdown depending on model. Everything good Danner don’t do and what you’re looking for. Cheers!

[@eunkyung8775]

Real

[@Alexxtremox]

This guy fcks. I own a pair and def is what an OG Danner should be.

[@MaximSupernov]

I'm also interested in Fracap at moment. Too bad the version and style they released in US is limited.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Regarding leather quality, according to the video you're showing the Mountain Light 2 leather is NOT as thick as the first two boots. It is 2.045 mm which is around the same as the Mountain Pass boot whereas the first boots two are over 2.5mm..

[@ericcornouiller7035]

I would like to mention a french boot that clossely ressemble this style of boot (wildely predates it, the company I want to talk about originated in 1925, but the style is a traditionnal one so even older). The brand name is Le Soulor, all of their boots are handmaid and they actually don't have any stock, every boot is made for a client. They cost 350€ for their harder, more work oriented boot, and 475€ for their more casual hiker boot. (To me it's strange that the more casual one is pricier than the other. They don't explain why, the casual one has a vibram outsole and is more customizable so maybe that's why it costs more but I don't know). From what I've heard (I don't own a pair) they are very good boots, but unfortunatly, we don't have much of boot community here on youtube in France (or at least, not a work boot oriented one), so I would very much love for you to cut one up to exactly see what's the deal about them.

[@deionbeeldenstormer7498]

Danner Crater Rim boots FTW

[@stanronn]

Would love to see you review the new Danner Wallowa Sandals

[@troyjenkins3886]

Danner boots are comfortable.I would love to have a upgraded boot.

[@barneyfyfe8313]

To me the originals were made by Raichle in the 70's-early 80's. Much more substantial than anything available now.

[@MB-jz3uu]

I'm pretty sure these will last. They have such simple construction.

[@barneyfyfe8313]

@@MB-jz3uu Maybe so but if you've ever owned or handled the ones I'm talking about.....totally different animal. They took forever to break in.

[@barneyfyfe8313]

@@MB-jz3uu BTW.... I bought Danner's Crater Rim boots years ago. They were flimsy & I returned them.

[@gm759]

Well how about finding some of their old models and cut them to find out how they changed over the years? I also liked your WW2 boots series and it would be great to continue, especially since old military boots even brand new ones from many countries are easy to find and not very expensive while being more durable than pretty much any new shoes in the same price range

[@jseskausk]

Nice! Now its time for UK shoe maker boot review - UK in July countryside?

[@chewylandlive]

You're just so good at these videos..gaahhhh...cheers from Bulgaria.

[@shanemichael5916]

Would love to see a review of limmer boots on here!

[@watchornot3691]

I would buy your suggested boot! I would live support Danner being from Portland, OR. I've been disappointed with their recent quality however

[@fessendenful]

i also live in portland. have owned danner's previously. doubt that i will ever pay their price again. the lining is a hard no for me. looking at the truman in olive wax...not too much more than these at $490.

[@BenHartzell-i5c]

You should review the Viberg Hiker - Gobi Regency Calf.

[@Steeeev.]

Danner. Make the boot. Thanks Weston

[@legacywatchguy8333]

"...the Mountain Tral" 😂 11:00

[@derTJAY]

@RoseAnvil What's your favorite boot for motorcycling?

[@russellzauner]

I would like to see what Danner's interpretation on zero drop/barefoot models would be. We might get what Vibram can't seem to give us (I'm a FiveFingers/Furoshiki user).

[@Alstr89]

Yesss. I'd buy the Danner boot in a heartbeat. Please make it happen

[@CopyNPasteComments]

Hoping for a Lowa Renegade review

[@magnilan]

Danner Military range next thanks!!

[@amskater123]

You should do some timberland euro hikers

[@patriclark2480]

Can you do a teardown on the Danner Quarry?

[@rodrissanen7047]

Best footwear channel on KZbin, I look forward to every video, also subscribed to channel Rose Anvil#2

[@texandy89]

Should review Salomon boots I own a pair and I've had zero issues with them and they are very comfortable and good hiking

[@Samuelwarman90]

Should look at the Salewa mountain trainer gtx boots 🥾 😁

[@miltonbates6425]

Loves me my Danner Mountain Light. A Danner x Rose Anvil collabo would be epic.

[@James-to7pi]

They are nice boots, but heavy. I will say this they will last a person a life time. They are extremely well built boots. I own a pair and purchase a pair for my son.

[@Davidtime]

I think Weston is looking for the viberg pachena

[@michaelburke1023]

Id love to know what you think of the new GH Bass 1876 Alpine Hiker. Those boots look 🔥

[@cohibadad]

I’d buy that Danner

[@rubenc7858]

I would save my $ and buy a couple of pairs of JIM GREEN BOOTS.

[@eb3005]

Information overload 🤯

[@mtshumboldt]

Make the boot!!!

[@mwmcginnis]

I loved my mountain pass boots until I took them to get resoled at the danner factory store and they told me they couldn’t resole them because the synthetic shank or slip sole was cracked 10:35. Imagine my disappointment as they were my first “premium” boot purchase and I specifically bought them because they were advertised as “recraftable”. In my post heartbreak research I found your channel and learned of better boots, but never again danner 😑

[@thepulp80s]

When are you going to do a Danner Marine Corps boots video? Or a Danner vs Belleville USMC boots video! Rah

[@konnorwerth4906]

Do the Georgia giant 6” lace up already🤕

[@Lycan3303]

Jim Green

[@Fsquared2]

Danner, I want dat boot!

[@Daegdon]

Make it with the Munson Last!!!!!!!

[@yoyoyo7649]

Danner does many wild collabs with many brands, e.g. Engineered Garments X Danner. So, you should just do a collab with them: Rose Anvil X Danner

[@emersonmsd]

Try the Hanwag Kranzegg

[@Phidz-x9h]

These boots are all pretty poor quality. You said yourself that the near perfect boot would have been the Mountain Trail had it not been for the foam insole. The solution is the Fracap M120 which is fully leather lined, leather insole and with a variety of outsole options. Also the width is not narrow like the Danner. For hiking boots/shoes, the times where I have experienced failures are with cloth linings that wear out and with cemented soles that have peeled off. The Danner doesn't have the sole peel problem, but they have cloth interiors / foam insoles which make them disposable shoes IMO. If they're disposable, then just buy a regular cemented hiking shoe, which will last quite a long time. What's the point of buying a stitchdown construction boot that you can resole when the cloth interior is worn out?

[@disaar3679]

Will those JK boots be avaiable right away? Or are they going to be produced after the drop? Thanks!

[@bengworldwideadventures]

Can you do C&A Boots from Quito Ecuador. They do handcrafted leather Boots for around 120$

[@Biggr-johnbig]

I wanna see the Danner vital 8"

[@npc5z]

I use my mountain passes as both hiking boot and work boot. A couple criticisms to note: -That plastic slip sole is HARD, and its what your foot mostly presses on. The insole that comes with the boot is exceptionally thin and cheap, and the toe box is so tiny it's not possible to use a replacement insole that is much thicker and more comfortable. I bought my boots several years ago so not sure what all has changed, but mine came with both the thick plastic slipsole and thin fiberglass board on top of it. Plus under the balls of your feet, the soft foam midsole is pretty thin. This all means I cant hike more than 10 miles without my feet aching from the pressure points. -As Wes mentioned, theyre narrow. I purchased the EE width and it still wasnt enough. To widen the front a little, I skip the first row of lace loops at the bottom. Otherwise, I love them. Theyve been exceptionally durable. I ordered with GoreTex, and their water resistance is solid. My leather is dark brown and they look great after cleaning and conditioning. Couple other things: -I wish you included weight in the comparison. The Trails are significantly heavier than the Pass. At least by 20+ ounces per pair. -Im digging the Knocked Loose rep! Saw them last tour, great show.

[@zcon]

I want that boot

[@iammidnite4443]

is there any boots that good for walking in the desert ? or hot weather country ?

[@soupyd177]

Can u do the asolo fugitive GTX boot, please

[@Jay-bw3fl]

Do the Vasque sundowner and sunsetter there’s no good videos on them

[@sccpresident]

Cut up the Danner Light II Please

[@tommykat7457]

Do you ship internationally?

[@mooseteets]

have you ever tried a pair of mammut boots out ?

[@EricHorchuck]

I really enjoy your channel and appreciate the content, but I feel like there's a missed opportunity here. Gore-Tex is a big name in outdoor gear, yet there's no mention of the concerns around PFAS 'forever chemicals.' Just a quick PSA or 'buyer beware' note would go a long way. I understand that Gore-Tex started offering PFAS-free alternatives in late 2022, but are those what's used in these boots? It's hard to say, and that's where I think some transparency could help. I’m not about cancel culture or unsubscribing-I value your content and hope you’ll continue to evolve with the times. People generally prefer not to poison themselves or the planet when given the choice. A little more info on the materials used could help your viewers make more informed decisions. Keep up the great work, and thanks for considering this!

[@dlhg8181]

Can you do danner acadia