Product Description
Our bootmakers don't brag. They let their creations do the talking. With solid stitchdown construction, Vibram ™ Kletterlift outsoles, and full-leather support, these 30860 Danner Men's Mountain Light II Hiking Boots could tell some stories. The USA
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Product Details
- Size: 8.5 D(M) US
- Color: Black
- Brand: Danner
- Model: 30860-M
- Fabric type: leather
- Number of items: 1
Features
- Made in USA
- Stitchdown construction provides a wider platform for increased underfoot stability
- Full-grain, one-piece, all-leather upper offers a classic look with superior waterproof protection
- Waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex
From the Manufacturer
At Danner, they are craftsmen. They pay attention to details. They forgo quantity for quality, with the knowledge that the boots they craft are no better than the hands that create them.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
14 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By Hank Wordsmith
Day hikes that are less than 12 miles really aren't fun for me. I like to hike far, and for a long time. The Danner Mountain Light is not a comfortable boot for that. I've had the brown version of this boot for a month now. Truthfully, I wouldn't have bought it, but I wear a 15 shoe size, so there aren't a whole lot of options available to me. I've worn the boot on about 20 5-6 mile walks so far, and boy are they uncomfortable.
Danner advertises a "no break in period" for these boots, but any good leather boot has a break in period, no matter what. That's why I didn't return them right away- I figured they'd break in and start being comfortable. I was wrong. First of all, the D-ring loop system creates really uncomfortable pressure points on the top of my feet. The leather around the tongue (which has already got a very uncomfortable triple fold design) has got all mushy on me, curling up whole sections of the boot, which the laces then push into my foot. I know what you're thinking, "He must have got the leather all wet and left it in the heat somewhere." But you'd be wrong. These things have never even seen water or heat, but the leather is acting like it's been exposed to both. A lot. The boot isn't gusseted at all in the ankle part of the boot, nor is the ankle padded. If you have to tighten the boot to the point where you can actually hike in it, you'll find the back of the ankle top digs in to your Achilles tendon something fierce. And that's with two pairs of wool socks (one liner, and one fat, insulation sock).
The Kletterlift sole is OK. It doesn't have the best traction, but not the worst Ive seen either. I've heard some people say that the lack of a distinct heel edge has caused them to loose control going downhill, but I haven't experienced that. There is a small amount of padding built into the sole of the boot. It's sort of uncomfortable tho, and in my boots, has bunched toward the middle of the sole.
I thought it'd be nice to buy a boot made in America, but it's hard to brag about the American craftsmanship because the right boot squeaks every time I'm make a step. At first I thought it was the leather tongue rubbing against the leather ankle. I thought it was something that would go away after the boot was broken in. Turns out, the sound was coming from the heel of the boot. Apparently, the shank is loose in there somewhere, so every time I take a step, it's scraping against the midsole thus making the squeaky sound. I had to send my boots back to Danner so they can fix them. Meanwhile, I'm out a pair of boots for 3 weeks.
Now, I'm doing my day hikes in my sneakers, and you know what? They're way more comfortable than those stinking Danners! I'd still rather be using a decent pair of hiking boots than my sneakers, but the ML2 is not a decent hiking boot. It's a fashion boot disguised as a hiking boot. It's for people who want to look outdoorsy but without the dirt (they sell them at J-crew for crying out loud).
And you know what? I'm down with having casual "outdoorsy looking" boots that I don't wear hiking. That's what I'm going to keep these as. But for hiking? No way. And especially no way would I use them for backpacking! The Kletterlift sole isn't near stiff enough for that. With a 30lb pack on your back, you'd be feeling every rock and stick digging into your metatarsals something fierce. Also, there's no ankle support. I mean, maybe if you've got some serious cankles there might be enough support, but my ankles are pretty beefy and even with the ankle part laced so tight the opposing lacing hooks are nearly touching themselves, the ankle part of the boot is still loose around my ankle (except of course, in the very back where it digs into my Achilles tendon with every step).
I think if you do your research and see through all the BS reviews out there you'll see what I mean. Look at how different the side view of this boot looks as compared to any modern hiking boot. Compare lacing systems (the ML2's lacing system blows). Compare ankle padding. And if you do buy the boot, and it doesn't feel imediately like the most comfortable boot ever, I'd return it.
It's not going to get better and 300 bucks is a lot of money to waste on an "in town" boot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By William T. Angus
I have had the brown version of these boots for 16 years and there is no finer USA made boot for daily use period! I have a total of 5 pairs of these boots that I have bought over the last 16 years. The folded tongue design is great for getting on and off. This has been a godsend for me as I have become disabled in the last year and I have great difficulty getting socks and footwear on. I have a total of over 12 pairs of Danner boots but I cannot put on the taller ones without help anymore.
If you have never owned a quality boot in your life then I highly recommend first determining your real size at a shoe store with a Braddock device and getting a pair of Danner's, your feet and back will thank you.
I want this pair in black but I am pissed that it went up $40 since I put them on my wish list.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By JT
The best shoe available in the world at this price point. With a stiff sole and glove soft upper leather these boots will fit your feet like gloves. If you want maximum support with maximum comfort these boots are for you. Everyone should own a good pair of boots and at the price these are the very best. Do your feet a favor, buy these boots. And they are American made!
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