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Merging waterproof protection with Ortholite® Eco comfort, the men's Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX hiking boots are made to tackle the trails, so you can get out exploring no matter the weather.
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View the Danner Mountain Product LineView all Danner Men's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX 2-layer waterproof/breathable laminate |
Upper | Full-grain leather |
Lining | GORE-TEX |
Midsole | Vibram SPE |
Support | TPU heel frame |
Outsole | Vibram Fuga with Megagrip technology |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 4 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) |
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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Fit is very good, breaks in easily, all leather allows use of sno seal. Note tongue/collar is nonleather, tongue/collar sewn in lower, and leather thinner than others (2005 Vasque Sundowner shown for comparison. So only 3.5 of 4.5 inches is truely waterpeoof. Expect to get wet sometimes. But I looked at 4 stores and tried on at least 10 pairs and this was the best available current boot.
I am 100% satisfied with these boots. Here is my take: Sizing is the same as a dress shoe, 1/2 to 1 size smaller than tennis shoes. Toe box is relatively large, toes do not hit when going down a steep hill. No heel slip at all, no side slip when walking across a hill. Has some ankle support, good enough for hiking. Works with both thick hiking socks and regular socks due to good toe box and lacing nearly to the toe. Comfortable from the start with Superfeet Green insoles, took less than 10 miles to break in fully. Sole grip is the best I have ever experienced -- solid grip on loose dirt, wet rocks, packed snow, and ice. Price is very reasonable for what you get.
Really happy with these boots. Had them for about a year and have used them in many conditions, Olympic, Zion, throughout Scotland, Nevada desert, Minnesota in winter, etc. They are very comfortable and relatively light for being full grain leather with a gore-tex lining. They perform excellent in wet conditions especially if they are treated with additional conditioner per Danner directions. Even if untreated they will perform well in wet but the leather may show signs of mineral deposits. Most recent trip to Zion handled 50 miles over 2.5 days and conditions ranging from 16F - 78F leaving the my feet feeling as fresh as one could expect after that. The Vibram gives them excellent grip in slippery conditions, They are a good all-around boot, highly durable now that Danner fixed the liner material, very comfortable. If you aren't worried about covering significant miles at high speed (should seek a trail runner or light synthetic for that) these are great for long days on the feet in anything but hot conditions, though capable if needed. The ability to resole is also nice. Vibram will breakdown over time and I am starting to see areas of slight wear. The uppers will certainly last longer than the soles.
The Danner Mountain 600 boot is a reasonable well fitting boot in the wide size range with an adequate toe box and heel support. Unfortunately, the boot has a cheap feel and is constructed of mediocre material. The boot’s leather uppers have a decidedly synthetic character. The boot did not require any break in time, but with three months of regular, urban walking wear, has evidenced a clear degradation of structure and support - and loss of comfort. Sadly, this Danner boot seems unlikely to survive for a second season, a highly disappointing verdict for a once reliable brand. I would not recommend this product.
I just started to do seasonal driver for UPS and I walk for 12 hours a day.....I am amazed at how comfortable these are. You do not notice at the start of the day, but at the end of the day your feet are happy and can go another 10 miles.
This are the best boots I hava ever had. I have been buying them for years now. I do landscaping and they the best ankle support, durable as heck, and look really nice...especially before I get them dirty! I am sad to hear they are being discontinued. I will be buying a couple pairs to have in the future.
I have circled around Danners for a while and finally gave them a shot after being let down by some other major brands. I loved these right away, they have the style of classic boots but the insole and midsole of more modern hikers. They were quick to break in and are a good on desert and mountain trails as well as some slick and salty muck on the streets of NYC. I haven't submerged them, but the waterproofing has been fine so far. I like the fact that they can be re-crafted and built to last. After a few months of wear, I hope to have found a winner!
5-day October Yosemite backpack route included climbing Half Dome on the cables. Already had an old pair of U.S. made Danner boots from the 90's that are still bomber, but vibram soles became a little stiff over the decades. I wanted fresher more grippy vibram soles for good traction for the Half Dome climb. I remembered Danner used to have a good reputation for little or no break-in time and found that was still true for these asian-made Danner boots. I put about 50 backpack miles on these over very rocky trails in the Hoover Wilderness and Yosemite and found them very comfortable with no durability or delamination issues. Very good heel cushioning. Reasonably light weight. Easy to lace-up. Trails were dry, so I can't comment on the goretex qualities. These fit my men's size 13 just about right. Possibly a bit long, but not wide. Was glad to have a bit of extra toe box room for steep descents.
I bought these boots a few months ago. I’ve always had arthritis in my ankle and magically after a long hikes, I feel no pain with these boots. Highly recommended. 
These boots have minimal break in time and have removable foot liner. I inserted my orthopedic footbeds and they are perfect. Replaceable sole is a big plus, unlike my last Lowa boots which I had to throw away, once they were worn out.