10 Best Danner Hiking Boots in 2022

Here comes the absolute Danner beast—the Mountain 600!

Can we just bask in the awesomeness of its Vibram outsole for a while? It might not have the most aggressive lugs, but the way this rubber layer latched on to wet rock was simply unbelievable. While it lacks a heel brake, the Mountain 600’s outsole still managed to secure our footing on descents.

The same outsole also took hard beatings like a champ in our tests. We found no scrapes on it, nor did we see any signs of blowing out. Mind you, we used the Mountain 600 on moderately rough terrain most of the time.

Mobility-wise, the Mountain 600 served us very well. Its support system (particularly around the collar) proved itself worthy without giving any hint of hindrance. And although it is by no means Danner’s lightest trail boot, we felt quite engaged to sprint the extra mile in the Mountain 600, almost as if it’s a trail runner, not a hiker!

Oh, but let’s not forget the plushness that is this Danner boot. Yes, the Mountain 600 comforted our feet from the off. Extra credit goes to its supportive-yet-oh-so-cushy footbed.

We can’t stress this enough: If you need fantastic performance for your day hikes, the Mountain 600 is all you will ever need!

Out of the dozens of Danner hiking boots we’ve tested, we consider the Trail 2650 Mid GTX the lightest of them all!

It’s true; this agile hiker weighs no more than 400 g per boot. But, listen to this: During our rigorous testing, the Trail 2650 Mid GTX felt way lighter than its printed weight. Fantastic, no?

Comfort is synonymous with the Danner Trail 2650 Mid GTX. “Plush from the get-go” is how we’d describe it, actually. Did we ever get hot feet or blisters in it? Nope. This bad boy is sure to delight your tootsies fresh from the box!

There’s also no way we can let slip its super-grippy outsole from this discussion. Underfoot, the Danner Trail 2650 Mid GTX impressed us on both dry and wet terrain. Muddy inclines didn’t faze this boot, neither did pebbly tracks nor mossy roots.

And let’s not dare cross out its magnificent waterproofing, courtesy of Gore-Tex. We ended up with fresh tootsies after our half-a-day trail excursion. And the cherry on top? Our feet didn’t sweat at all!

We suggest you add the Danner Trail 2650 Mid GTX to your lightweight collection now!

Here it is: Danner’s premium-priced bad boy—the Mountain Light II!

In the area of comfort, this backpacking boot deserves 5 stars. Past its break-in phase, which didn’t take long, the Mountain Light II felt supple all over. Every inch within its pampering confines was simply magical. You really have to experience it for yourself!

Whether on muddy terrain or dry, rocky ground, the Mountain Light II didn’t hold back in terms of surface traction. Its deep, sticky lugs and pronounced heel brake ensured our safe passage on inclines, as well.

With loaded packs, we put the Mountain Light II to the test, traversing meandering paths and uneven terrain for hours. We never got tired feet after the journey—its enduring sole unit supplied us with generous amounts of heel and arch support!

And dare we leave out the Mountain Light II’s luxurious craftsmanship. Its virtually seamless upper is made with authentic leather, buffed into a royal sheen. This boot, with its dapper looks, begs to be brought to town for all to see!

Your time in Mountain Light II will be worth it, so ready your cash and get one ASAP!

Don’t let the dead of winter lock you indoors; suit up with the Mountain 600 Weatherized and show the season who’s boss!

Cozy, cozy, cozy! Yes, Danner’s Mountain 600 Weatherized IS cozy! Its 200-gram worth of Primaloft insulation got us enduring the biting cold for several hours. Never did we get cold feet in it, even while we got our tootsies buried in some four-inch of snow.

But what is the boot’s wondrous thermal insulation without softness and comfort? Fortunately, the Mountain 600 Weatherized brought us sheer pampering on day one! During our tests, the boot felt plush and didn’t give us burning sensations nor blisters!

Now, the Mountain 600 Weatherized is also watertight. We submerged the boot in melted ice on purpose, and our feet stayed dry. Moisture simply beaded off its suede leather upper as if it had nothing better to do!

Of course, the Danner Mountain 600 Weatherized wouldn’t be our top pick for winter adventures if it didn’t have the stickiness to match. Yes, its Vibram outsole is that sticky, particularly on ice.

So, to beat frigid trails this winter, you’d better wrap your feet in the Mountain 600 Weatherized!

Right here—the Danner Skyridge—should put a big and shiny blip on your budget-friendly radar!

The most “water cooler” aspect about the Skyridge has to be its 150-dollar asking price. Yes, you read that right. This snazzy beast of a boot is a real steal, and complaints we have none!

Past its affordable surface, we dive into its supply of comfort. The Danner Skyridge amazed us from the get-go with its cozy interior. From above our ankles down, the boot was downright comfy. We never encountered bunching or hotspots around its instep, and its heel felt mighty plush.

The Skyridge’s proprietary outsole is one for the books, too. The tread pattern on it, especially at the heel, clung without a hitch on descents. Its multi-faceted lugs also made traversals over soft-soiled terrain slip-free for us!

But is the Skyridge impermeable, you might ask? Yeah! Its Danner Dry membrane (no, it’s not Gore-Tex) kept us going with dry feet through puddles and shallow streams. In moderate rain, droplets just slid off it, like a splash of water on oiled-up leather.

If you want your wallet and feet to thank you, go grab the Danner Skyridge right away!