Danner
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I work with a US Marine that swears by two things: Danner RATs and KA-BAR knives. I found a cool article on the RAT.
http://www.bestmadeprojects.com/post/24538352133/making-the-rat-by-peter-buchanan-smith-the
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Still jonesing for a pair of Danners', currently looking at the Light II. Still a bit unsure on sizing though, the internet's full of conflicting info. Going for D width since places with intl shipping are a bit limited. I wear a US13 in almost everything (Nike, Vans, Viberg). Need a good insole to fit as well and don't mind wearing thick socks.
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well, I am a 10D in White's SD last, and the Danners I had were a 10D and were too small. They were actually too narrow in the toebox. Im fairly confident a 10.5D would have worked.
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let me say this now. danners run narrow. d width, the standard one, does run narrow as space gnome said. But,having said that, if you feel your feet can handle narrow, go for your tried and true size. I got a pair a year+ ago and they are literally the most comfortable boots i own.
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Danners recommendation to size down .5 size if you dont wear an EE didnt work for me because the EE width also have a lot more room in the vamp area. It literally created a sloppy loose fit that I couldnt counter with socks or snug laces. An insole 'might' have worked, but Im not a fan of having to add shit to get a proper fit.
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Just ordered a pair of danner mountain light II to replace my asolo TM35. The Asolo are way to stiff for day hikes, they are outstanding for backpacking though. Hopefully this is a good choice. I have read many good things about danner but, I have always bought Asolo and Lowa for serious hiking.
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yea, the Danners are nowhere near a serious hiker.
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That is not good news I need something that's good for 12-15 mile day trips. I don't need another backpacker the Asolo and Lowa are perfect when lugging heavy packs. I thought the danner would be perfect for day trips carrying a lite pack. I hope I am not wrong.
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This is driving me crazy, since I really don't want the boots to end up too small but I really hate shoes that are too large and floppy. I measured on one of those printable foot sizing templates that you can get online, and got a US13. However, I'm right on the line or even a couple of millimeters over it with really thin socks so a safer bet would be to go with a 14D, am I right? My foot is neither narrow or wide, I've never encountered any problems regarding width but lots with length.
If it helps (probably doesn't), I wear a Red Wing 875 in a US12 and it's a bit too tight since I'd prefer to use an insole. A 12,5 would be perfect. In my Vans Eras it's a snug but comfortable fit in a US13. Couldn't possibly go any smaller.
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That is not good news I need something that's good for 12-15 mile day trips. I don't need another backpacker the Asolo and Lowa are perfect when lugging heavy packs. I thought the danner would be perfect for day trips carrying a lite pack. I hope I am not wrong.
they will be ok for this. Im just saying that they are not a "hiker" hiker, like heavy packs and shit.
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Jii I spent some time on the phone with danner yesterday they said boots run true to size so I went with a 12d. I wear 11.5d in Alden and Whites. If you are using them for hiking please don't go to small you will lose your toenails. Not a pleasant experience.
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yea, Danners run narrow, so going to small makes for an awful experience.
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you know, they have a pretty good return/exchange policy.
that being said, if you have a wider than normal foot, again, size up half a size or think about maybe getting one width up. -
Had a chance to measure my feet on a Brannock device. 13,5B would be my size according to that. I'd go for a D anyway since I've never felt any D-width shoes to be too wide.
And return/exchange wouldn't be the most economical option since shipping to the states could be like a hundred frickin' euros.
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if youre a B width I would be very wary of the Danner last. Its narrow in the toe box, but bulbous everywhere else. Im not trying to knock them, but I have an absolutely normal shaped foot in every way possible and they fit me like shit. maybe im too picky, but fuck it. I would try to get a pair to try on before going through the waiting/hoping/shipping back game if I were you…
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Received my Danner Mountain Light II's this morning. 1st thoughts the boot fits true to size I went w/ a 12D. I wear 11.D in Alden 405, Alden Longwings & Whites SD. The toe box on these are fairly narrow but, I believe the boot runs true to size. The leather is thick and supple yet fairly soft. Their will be zero break in time on these and I have not developed any hot spots. The soles are vibram and and seem to be very solid. I really like the overall build quality on them and would imagine the waterproofing is tremendous. Two major concerns i have are the ankle support does not seem to be very good, they are 5" high same as Whites SD the second is I would never be able to carry a large pack their is not enough support. I believe they will be perfect for day hikes with a light pack. I let you know how effective they are after I turn my ankle the 1st time. -
Went on a 10 mile hike yesterday. Boots held up great ankle support was much better then I anticipated. These may be the best hiking boots I have owned. I will post more after the 1st hundred miles.
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Went on a 10 mile hike yesterday. Boots held up great ankle support was much better then I anticipated. These may be the best hiking boots I have owned. I will post more after the 1st hundred miles.
Your experience is the same as mine, I've got a pair of danner mountain lights that I use for light bakcpacks (up to 10-15kgs) for moderate hikes in the norwegian wilderness. After I got them, my taller/stiffer Alfa Bever has got little to no use.
