Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boot – Men’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boot – Men’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 82 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.1 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 861

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Great ability to flex and feel objects under your foot, giving you a sense of balance and proprioception.
  • The boots are lightweight on your feet.
  • Waterproof.
  • The tongue is attached to the outer portion, helping keep debris out.
  • Helped to keep feet cool in the heat due to ventilation properties.
  • Ample room in the toe box to prevent blisters or uncomfortable feet.
  • Adequate grip on the bottom of the shoe for multiple surfaces.
  • After 48 hours of use, no debris had entered the shoe.
  • Sturdy, but still remains agile.

Expert Reviews

  • Stylish, with a vintage and rugged look.
  • Despite some dampness after prolonged exposure, these boots mainly kept water out.
  • Easy to walk around in and comfortable.
  • The waterproof membrane underneath aids in weather protection.
  • Padding around the ankle and on the tongue provides extra comfort and support.
  • Features triangular lugs of different sizes to enhance grip.
  • The midsole is comprised of Vibram SPE, combining rubber and EVA foam for stability and comfort.
  • The urethane heel frame enhances stiffness and support to prevent misstepping.
  • The low-cut top provides more mobility and versatility.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Need to treat suede occasionally to keep up the waterproof properties.
  • Some reports of the shoe running big.
  • The outer sole doesn’t provide enough protection to protect from sharp or hard objects underneath your foot when stepping.
  • Reports of rubber on the front separating from the leather after use.
  • Not completely waterproof, even though stated to be.

Expert Reviews

  • The lugs may be too shallow for adequate grip on some slopes and terrains.
  • If you don’t let the leather dry out between uses, there may be some durability issues.

Summary:

The Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boot for men is a stylish and comfortable option for hikers wanting a low-cut, sneaker-like feel that doesn’t compromise too much on waterproofing and support. The durability issues and lack of protection from the outer sole make this shoe unsuitable for intense terrain and long backpacking trips.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.