Danner Explorer

Great quality for a reasonable price.

Purchased in November '21, these boots have thus far served me well. I wore them inside for a few weeks a few hours at a time to facilitate the break-in period. They offer great ankle support and protect the soles of my feet from loose rocks on the trail.

It is important to remember that these are all-leather boots that with proper care will last for decades. The ONLY thing preventing me from a 5-star rating is that these boots are only offered with the Gore-Tex lining. 

Background

Since purchasing these new, my Danner Explorers and I have hiked several miles without a single issue. The build quality is solid and look great both on and off the trail.

Bought to replace Danner boots that had served me well for 15+ years. Very comfortable with the orthotic insert (comes with the boots) and good ankle support. Perhaps too warm if the weather is very hot, but it's worth it for me to have dry feet.

Boots are very comfortable for my feet (for context, I use "support" shoes for pronation when running). To fit my ankle, I did have to lace tightly but felt fine.

Excellent waterproofing—walk right through deep puddles/ streams and my feet are totally dry.

Background

I've used this product for about on regular walks through the woods and a couple longer hikes. I trust this brand from my previous experience.