Danner Trail 2650 GTX review
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Verdict from 11 experts & 100+ users
Pros
- Immensely comfortable
- Lightweight
- Excellent arch support
- Waterproof
- Amazingly versatile
Cons
- Too narrow
- Too pricey
66% say it's true to size.
Out of stock in all 30 shops
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- Our 1st pick in best Danner hiking shoes
- Top 25% in hiking shoes
- Top 28% in waterproof hiking shoes
- Top 9% most popular hiking shoes
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Who should buy the Danner Trail 2650 GTX
The Danner Trail 2650 GTX is a phenomenal piece whose qualities make it too irresistible a product to ignore. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a hiking shoe that is engineered for agile hikers who wish to rack up trail mileage with enough versatility.
- Prefer a hiking shoe that grants users footing security and underfoot protection on the trail is the shoe’s sturdy sole unit.
- Prefer a hiking boot that comes with a toe rocker to make transitions on flat surfaces as unrestrictive as possible.
Deliver ample adhesive power on both wet and dry trails
The Danner Trail 2650 GTX comes with the Vibram 460 outsole for sufficient grip over different types of terrain. It is based on the Megagrip compound, which is designed to deliver ample adhesive power on both wet and dry trails.
Enhanced friction over soft- or loose-soiled surfaces
Its engineers crafted it with self-adaptive lugs and aggressive tread patterns to provide trail seekers with enhanced friction over soft- or loose-soiled surfaces.
Cushy yet sturdy construction
This hiking shoe is intent on stabilizing the owner’s footing over rugged terrain with its lightweight Plyogo midsole (a Danner-exclusive component made of ethylene-vinyl acetate). It can absorb a good amount of shock with its cushy yet sturdy construction. It is also capable of flexing thanks to its grooved design.
Excellent arch support
A TPU shank is placed within its middle section to give outdoorsy folks even more support around the arch. A removable multi-density Ortholite footbed sits right on top of this chunky layer, doubling down on the shoe’s provision of underfoot comfort. Since it is entirely made of open-cell polyurethane (PU), it can vent out heat as the user moves about.
Lightweight and breathable
Durable leather and lightweight textile make up the main shell of the Danner Trail 2650 GTX. As it is imbued with a Gore-Tex laminate (the same technology found in the Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX), the shoe can ward off moisture on the outside while remaining breathable on the inside.
Easy to wear
At its heel is a pull loop for quicker on and off. Completing the Trail 2650 GTX’s upper is its fit management system. It comes with synthetic lace and a combination of plated and non-plated eyelets.
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