In the Marine Corps, we learned quickly the value of taking care of our boots after field exercises. Field exercises always ended with a few days to clean all our weapons systems and get our gear squared away. One commonly overlooked piece of gear to address was footwear. We always carried spare socks in our […]
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Introducing the Feather Light Revival — A Legend Lives
In 1979, we pioneered using GORE-TEX in footwear for waterproof and breathable boots. This year we’re bringing back one of the original boots to benefit from that hard-won innovation, the Feather Light Revival. An addition to our Portland Select collection, it’s proudly made in USA at the Danner factory in Portland, Ore. With premium full-grain […]
Danner Acadia | King of the Mountain
My experience with Danner boots began back in 2001 when the Acadia was the issued winter boot for all Rangers within the 75th Ranger Regiment. It didn’t take long for anyone to figure out they were far superior to the green “Jungle Boots” in almost every application. Since that time, I’ve toured the Danner factory as well as taken […]
Danner Scorch 6″ Hot Weather Boot | Quick Look
It’s no secret that I enjoy using Danner boots, and it’s no surprise why. In the toughest environments I’ve been in, Danner boots have held their own. In heat over 110 degrees and while being ground against jagged rocks, my issued Acadia’s were totally dependable. During a tour of the Danner factory in Portland, OR, […]
An Army Rangers Go-Bag: Get home safe, no matter the circumstance
Given the numerous natural disasters and large-scale riots protests across the country, it’s as good a time as any to cover (or discover) what considerations should go into building a “Go-Bag”. First, let’s differentiate between a Go-Bag and a Bug-Out-Bag (B.O.B). A Go-Bag is synonymous with a Get-Home-Bag. This is a small to medium pack containing just […]
Danner Reckoning boots | Final Review
Boots can be an interesting thing to review: we think of them in such simple terms (protect my feet) but in day-to-day use there are a number of metrics they are measured by. Failure to keep up in any department means the whole package doesn’t work. Does the heel cup chafe your Achilles? Too much […]
Danner Lookout 8″ Boot | Chopper pilot approved
For the previous two years I have been wearing the Danner Lookout 8” side-zip boot. As an EMS helicopter pilot, I need a boot that is not just comfortable to wear for hours on end, but something that I can slip on quickly when the phone rings. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 as a […]
Warrior Wear: 21 New Boots Ready for Your Next Mission
Courtesy of Tactical Life This year has seen a wide variety of new boots introduced to the world. Both major and minor manufacturers from around the world used significant technology improvements both in materials and the manufacturing process to enhance long-trusted designs and create bold new boots that are lighter, stronger and more comfortable than anything […]
DANNER Introduces Lightweight, Warm-Weather Hiker For Spring 2018
Portland, Ore. – Inspired by the Grand Canyon’s South Rim trail, Danner introduces the South Rim 600 for Spring 2018 – one of the brand’s most breathable and lightest weight hikers to date. Borrowing the ultra-cushioning Vibram® SPE midsole and Vibram® Fuga outsole with Megagrip from the highly-acclaimed Mountain 600 hiking boot, the South Rim 600 […]
Danner Reckoning | First Look
During my recent tour at the Danner footwear factory, I was able to check out the entire lineup of Danner’s boots. The most exciting set I saw was the recently released Reckoning. When the tour was complete, I was sent home with a pair of said new boots with the Loadout Room being the first […]