Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boot – Women’s

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

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 84 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.6 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.3 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 184

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Very comfortable with a minimal break-in time.
  • Lighter weight than other boots.
  • The soles have great traction on multiple surfaces.
  • Not insulated, but keeps your feet warm in a variety of climates.
  • Waterproof membrane provides some protection from water.

Expert Reviews

  • The Vibram sole has the ability to efficiently grip on multiple surfaces.
  • Danner’s proprietary waterproof membrane protects feet from light moisture.
  • The out-sole uses triangular lugs for adequate traction and gripping ability.
  • Some dampness may come through, but the shoes have been tested and proven mostly waterproof, as Danner claims.
  • The low-profile ankle allows for flexibility.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Runs a size big.
  • Long shoelaces, which some may prefer, but may get in the way for others.
  • Feet can get warm in hot weather.

Expert Reviews

  • The lug depth may be too shallow for some surfaces to grip proficiently.
  • Must give leather a chance to dry-out if on a multi-day hike.
  • The full submersion of the shoe allowed water to seep through, despite waterproof claims.
  • Lacing system is a bit bulky.
  • May not suit those with narrow feet, since you can’t tighten the shoes enough.
  • The leather upper portion lacked breathability, contributing to overheating of the feet.
  • Little torsional stability, making the shoe uncomfortable for some during long hikes.

Summary:

The Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boot for women is a stylish, comfortable, and durable hiking boot. Due to the lack of grip on some slick surfaces and questionable waterproofing abilities, this shoe may be best for less-technical terrain over shorter distances, where comfort and style are more important than functional abilities and dry feet.

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