How to Choose Hiking Boots

Tackle bucket lists or grocery lists in the Danner Inquire Chukka women's hiking boots. They're built on Women's Precision Fit lasts for improved comfort and support compared to previous models.
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View all Danner Women's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | Danner Dry 2-layer waterproof/breathable laminate |
Upper | Full-grain leather |
Lining | Danner Dry |
Midsole | Danner Plyolite EVA |
Support | Trailguard TPU shank |
Outsole | Vibram with Megagrip and traction lug technology |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 10 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | ||
EU | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 |
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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I have the previous version of these boots and I love them except they're just a little narrow. They're great for dog walking/general wear, as well as mild trails. I was excited when I saw that the new version is supposedly wider in the toe box, and ordered them right away. I typically do fine in regular width shoes, but I like to have room to wiggle my toes or wear thicker socks. Unfortunately, compared to the previous version, they are very stiff and heavy. They also don't feel wider- perhaps they are in the toe box, but the midfoot area feels low volume and puts pressure on the top of my arch. They look cute but unfortunately they're clunky, stiff, and uncomfortable. I'm going to try the Mountain 600 Leaf instead, because it comes in wide.
Bought them last year. Been walking with them on light hikes. Wonderful. Holds my feet well. Will buy again.
Shoes are very comfortable. I have been using them right away without breaking them. The only issue I have is that they are lower and I cannot tight them up well, so after a longer walking I have a filling, I am going to loose them. I might return them