Danner Special Forces Boot

I am not familiar with that exact boot,however, I have a pair of Danner Light Hikers, Gortex and they are a great boot! Danner makes a very fine boot but my biggest problem is finding the right fit do to my small and narrow sizes. I think I had to go about a 1/2 size larger for my Danners.

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Ron,
Bremerton, Washington
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I have a pair of Danner Ft Lewis.

I have worn them two winters, and whenever the weather is inclement. I have given them no care whatsoever and they are still going strong.

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I have an old pair of Danners (a similar version to their Acadia), w/Gore-Tex and Thinsulate; my only complaint is that I want a pair w/out the insulation - they're too warm for most days! I'm shopping for a similar pair without insulation as a rugged, go-anywhere, take it and keep going boot! Overall, I think most Danners are heavier than the disposable boots you find elsewhere, but they last!

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V.
 
How are the soles holding up on those older Danners? I am reluctant to pay $240 for boots when I have never pruchased a pair where the soles haven't been worn almost flat in one season.
 
Stromy,
I don't have the "special forces boot", but I have been wearing DANNER's for over 15 years now and I consider them the finest boot I've ever strapped on my feet.

I had 1 pair of ARCADIA's that lasted 5 huning seasons, and in South Carolina you can hunt 6 months out of the year. I also spend the rest of the year shooting and instructing sporting clays, on the range at least 4 times a week. I used a pair DANNER 'MT. LIGHT HIKERS' for over three years before they developed a leak. THe boots are still fine, but they have a slight leak in the goretex bootie.

And I have NEVER worn the sole out on a pair. I recently bought 2 more pair and couldn't be happier. I will say that I have based this experice on the american made DANNER's. They are more expensive than thier imported , molded sole versions, but I hear they last much longer and are more comfortable. All the American made boots feature a 'stitch down sole' vs. a molded sole.

Go DANNER!

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Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
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Thanks for the info on the soles. This particular model has the breathable GORE-TEX bootie and a 200 gram thinsulate insulation and Cambrelle lining. Will this be uncomfortable on long summer hikes? I don't want my feet to roast, and I am not familiar with the manner that you relate grams of thinsulate to relative warmth.
 
I've had Danners, and now prefer Matterhorn.

The only time I've nearly passed out on a hot load carrying ten miler run was when wearing too hot boots (think they were Matterhorns, but they could have just as easily been Danners). When cold and on the hill I swear by them. If you are up in the hills with the sheep/goats then you need the quarter steel shanks, especially if you are carry weight.

NB: All boots have a hole in the top where water can get in. Goretex booties don't last more than a couple of years in my book, so there is little point in trying to "save" them for just those rainy days.
 
Stormbringer:

How long ago did you hear or see these boots? The reason why I'm asking is because I saw them evaluated in SOF back in the mid-80's. I haven't seem them since anywhere. In fact "Danner" did make them back then & they were called Special Forces boots. I don't believe they were a big seller back then and were discontinued.
 
They are in the fall 2000 US CAVALRY catalogue as "Danner- Special Forces Boot". In the 80's, I think they were designed to be used with X-country skis as well (toe and heel clips). I just liked them, because they are only 7 1/4" high, and I prefer that to a 10" high Ft. Lewis or Matterhorn.
 
I've had a pair for years. I bought them while on active duty and they were awesome for the cold wet winter days in Germany. I used them mainly for ranges where I would be doing a lot of standing in the cold. I felt they were more comfortable and practical than the 10" boots. The 10s were harder to pack and I didn't see any advantage tothe extra couple of inches. I've retired them now and keep them at work for emergencies.

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Hoah! (Its an Army thing!)
 
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