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Inspired by the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail, the women's Danner Trail 2650 GTX hiking shoes are made to move quickly and confidently whether you're out for a few miles or a long-distance trek.
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View the Danner Trail Product LineView all Danner Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX 2-layer waterproof/breathable laminate |
Upper | Suede and textile |
Lining | GORE-TEX |
Midsole | Danner PlyoGo Lightweight EVA |
Support | Trailguard TPU shank |
Outsole | Vibram 460 with Megagrip technology |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5 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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My spouse has sensitive feet and recommended the Danner trail hikers. I was hesitant to go with the GTX due to negative reviews, yet like their sleek style so thought I'd give them a try and glad I did! Yes, they were tight at first, so I wore them inside with varied thickness socks for about a week. At first, I thought they'd be too snug but they stretched out, seemingly forming to my feet. They are now my favorite hikers which I'll be wearing on a Camino De Santiago trip this spring. I am a true size 9, medium width. I also wear Merrell and Dansko hikers.
I failed to read the reviews because my Danner hiking boots fit well. These hiking shoes are a huge disappointment because they only fit a narrow foot. It is mismatched as a medium width. Disappointedly there are no W options. Returning
Terrific earthy colors, but the narrow toe box was a no go. I tried loosening the laces as much as I could, but my foot still felt uncomfortable, wedged in, and it made the laces barely tie. I thought about going a size up, but then I figured my foot would be slipping all over the place. Disappointed, because the colors are lovely.
I was excited to try a pair of Danner's for my narrow feet but there was zero arch support. I felt like my ankles were collapsed in just standing still and ended up returning them.