[fluxxer]

Well, I just picked up my 1st pair of Danner Boots this week. Man are they nice, thanks to all of you that suggested them in other threads. Grabbed the Instigator Hikers http://www.danner.com/product/boots/instigator+gtx+full+leather+hiking+boots.do Probably the best pair of boots I've ever owned, well worth the money. Thanks again. :thumb:

 

[AKpredator]

Nice. I haven't tried those. I have a bunch of others, though. Good luck with them!:thumb:

 

[Branned]

Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather

I like Danners.:thumb: Are these made in USA?

I am getting these for my b-day. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 125 folks at LL Bean. Best guarantee...period in the business. The only bad thing I see is they are imported.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/14774?from=SR&feat=sr

 

[hedley]

Gore tex will be hot as hell without snow on the ground. I have gore tex socks which only cost about $30.

 

[Branned]

Gore-Tex is best in Spring rains and Fall rains. For hot Summer days a light boot is a good idea.

 

[SSFD 21]

I wear Danners to work, around the stations, EMS calls, fight brush and urban interface type fires in them, love them. Best thing is that they can be re-soled and reworked so you dont have to buy new bootd evry year or so.

 

[SgtBooker44]

they are awesome boots, you are going to love them.

 

[AKpredator]

I like Danners.:thumb: Are these made in USA?

I am getting these for my b-day. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 125 folks at LL Bean. Best guarantee...period in the business. The only bad thing I see is they are imported.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/14774?from=SR&feat=sr

Those are close to the Danner Mountain Light. Get the Danners. It's worth the extra money. LL Bean doesn't make much. They contract most of it out to 3rd world. Danner is Made in USA.

 

[Branned]

You are correct. I do want some Danners also. Lately, I have been on a huge made in USA when I find it. I mostly like that fact that the LL Bean boots get great reviews and have a lifetime warranty, which Danner does not.

 

[Steve_NH]

Re: Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather

I like Danners.:thumb: Are these made in USA?

I am getting these for my b-day. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 125 folks at LL Bean. Best guarantee...period in the business. The only bad thing I see is they are imported.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/14774?from=SR&feat=sr

Danner's are excellent boots, no question.

The Cresta hikers from Leon Leonwood Bean have been my go-to boots for several years. Although they are gore-tex, I don't find them to be hot in the summer at all. In my opinion, it's all about the socks.

I have a brand new pair still in their box that I bought a little over a year ago. I'm now realizing it may be several more years before I need them as my current pair are not even close to wearing out.

True, they are imported, but they are made in Italy. The Italians are great book makers.

 

[Branned]

Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather

Came in the mail today. They feel lighter than many of my Army Gor-tex boots. They will need to be broken in a bit. They fit well and have a quality feel.

Handcrafted by Expert Bootmakers
Made in Romania

Anything but China is OK with me.

 

[Steve_NH]

Re: Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather

...Made in Romania

That's a surprise. Both pair I own clearly are marked made in Italy. I guess the Romanians must be making them at a better price.

 

[trixie]

are you sure they are that awsome? or is it because they cost $175 your brain makes you think they must be awsome.

 

[Steve_NH]

are you sure they are that awsome? or is it because they cost $175 your brain makes you think they must be awsome.

If you are referring to the LL Bean boots, yes they are that awesome. The price doesn't matter. The boots fit well, wear very well, and have a gore-tex lining. I figure any pair of boots that last several years are awesome at any price.

 

[Raven]

For that much of an investment, I'd elect to go with Danner's as well. As far as I have seen, you can find them at around $200.00 if you shop around.

 

[dirtydog]

im biased from the military so i stick with danner.But whatever works for you ...different strokes for different folks.

 

[trixie]

if any BOOT lasts several years, you arent very active. i've had the uber expensive boots, if i use them, they dont last any longer than $50 boots. and who cares if they can be re-soled if the rest of the boot is scrap?

 

[ASlightBreeze]

$175 are cheap boots and if you think you can destroy a pair of White's Boots in one year you have never wore any.

 

[Branned]

I have four Army Gore-Tex pairs of boots (all different brands) from the Army that still fit years later. My Army Afghan boots are still OK, not great but OK even after 16 months in the field. I tend to not destroy them just use them. Fact, I try to take care of all my equipment. $175 is a going rate for most Gore-Tex boots of major brands that I have (Army or Civilian). I like Danner, but LL Bean stands behind their boots better.

 

[Steve_NH]

if any BOOT lasts several years, you arent very active. i've had the uber expensive boots, if i use them, they dont last any longer than $50 boots. and who cares if they can be re-soled if the rest of the boot is scrap?

Well apparently I'm not very active. Thank you for letting me know that, although I think my family and hiking buddies would disagree, but you obviously know better.