How to Choose Hiking Boots

Inspired by the demanding terrain along the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, the men's Danner Trail 2650 hiking shoes keep you pushing forward with tough, breathable construction and grippy traction.
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View the Danner Trail Product LineView all Danner Men's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Suede leather/textile |
Lining | Mesh |
Midsole | EVA |
Support | Reinforced, external heel counter; TPU shank |
Outsole | Vibram 460 rubber with Megagrip technology |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | ||||
EU | 38 - 39 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41 - 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 - 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
This size chart is meant to be a guide only, as Danner styles are built from various lasts that fit each foot differently. Generally, most people size down a half to a full size when buying Danner boots as compared to their shoe size from other major footwear brands.
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Just finished 100 miles in the high Sierra with these shoes, 66% on trail and 33% off trail/cross-country and they are AWESOME!! I have used lightweight boots like the Arcteryx Acrux TR as well as trail runners like Altra's etc - and these Danner shoes are better than either. Cushy and comfortable like trail runners with better support and just enough stiffness and sole protection while still wayyyy freer feeling than any kind of boots. I wore them in 65° to 30°F conditions, including rain and hail. They did well in the wet, my feet stayed warm. Traction is OK; I would love stickier rubber, but I realize it's a trade-off with durability.
First time trying Danner hiking shoes. They are super comfortable. Did two significant hikes back to back in two days. Feet were comfortable the entire time.
I really liked these shoes--they were super comfortable and light weight, but maybe not the best for big hikes or a lot of mud (I'm in SE Alaska). However, this year, the heels started to delaminate--not something I would expect after a year of use. (there is plenty of tread left on the sole).
I bought the shoes specifically for hiking in the smokey trails. They were very comfortable from the start which is good since I had no time to break them in. I am by no means an expert hiker, but these provided excellent grip traversing rocky trails. They provided sure footing through multiple hikes. We hiked Chimney Top trail which included rocks, mud, water, and sharp shale with no issues. I would buy again.
I just completed a 3 day backpacking trip in the Sawtooth Wilderness with my new Danner Men's Trail 2650 shoes. This included a 15 mile hike one day mostly on sharp rock. I purchased these shoes because my previous hiking shoes from a different company did not last even one trip before the tread tore and was not able to be repaired. After my trip I carefully inspected both shoes and they are in perfect condition. This shoe is, for me, extremely stable and comfortable. The most comfortable hikers I've worn. I do understand that people have very different feet & shoe needs, but this is my personal experience. This review is totally unsolicited. I thought I better share the good news.
These are the best. They look awesome, everyone loves the red laces, and, most importantly, they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. Seriously, if you’re in store just put them on. I really didn’t want to buy these (they’re expensive), but that’s how comfortable and good-looking they are. No regrets. I took these on a 13 mile grueling Adirondack hike with 5,000 ft elevation gain and they cruised the whole way.
I bought what I hoped to be a premium hiking shoe but have been very disappointed. The sole ended up being soft and pliable and started to peel away at the heel. The toe area began to show wear after very little use.
After a year of general wear, the sole started coming unglued. Pretty short life for the price and brand
These are a great lightweight pair of hiking shoes for day hikes. I tend to skew heavy with high ankle support on my boots but I’ve wanted something lighter but still sturdy and these didn’t disappoint. They came super comfortable out of the box, barely broke them in. Highly recommend if you’re going light and fast.
Okay, these have been the best shoes I've ever owned for fastpacking, trail-running and everyday wear. They're super comfy and they look good. HOWEVER, a section of the MEGAGRIP rubber on the sole has peeled away after only 1 year and 1 month after purchase. REI was less than helpful and Danner was even worse. Both saying that I am one month beyond warranty. Before you spend $130-150 on a pair of shoes, consider if you're willing to spend the same amount in the next year. I am shocked by both companies not standing behind they're products.