Danner
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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.
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they are fine boots for normal to light hiking. Structurally, they dont offer much "ankle support" but that doesnt mean they are bad. They do what they are intended for quite well in my experience. They are about as old school as it gets for hiking boots, so keep that in mind, and dont expect these to be your go to hikers for above average pack loads and shit like that.
