This Iconic Danner Hiking Boot Is a Super Rare $60 Off Right Now, and It's Your Best Bet for Comfort
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Why We Love This Deal
Buying a pair of hiking boots is all about choosing where to compromise. Low-top hiking shoes are more flexible, but they make it easier to roll an ankle. Breathable models often let in water where they let out air. The gorpiest boots also look the dumbest if you need to wear them out in civilization. And so on. There's one pair of Danner boots that doesn’t completely avoid compromise, but it does navigate it better than the competition.
It's the iconic Danner Mountain 600 Waterproof Hiking Boot, and it's currently on sale for $150 at Cabela’s right now, a 29% discount from its normal $210 price tag, and a bigger discount than the 25% REI took off the Gore-Tex version of these boots during its Labor Day sale.
This price is good only on the Rich Brown colorway, so those who prefer the Saddle Tan or Chocolate Chip/Golden Oak options will need to decide if they’re worth the extra $70. Color aside, these boots have earned sterling ratings—nearly 500 five-star on Cabela’s alone—and rapturous reviews calling them “insanely comfortable” and “the best” boot Danner has made in its 93 years of existence, and we'd have to agree.
Danner Mountain 600 Waterproof Hiking Boots, $150 (was $210) at Cabela’s
What Stylish Hikers Should Know
- Upper: Factory-tested, full-grain leather with 100% waterproof and breathable Danner Dry linings
- Midsoles: Vibram SPE, which offers EVA performance with better durability
- Footbeds: Removable, 3-layer OrthoLite footbeds
- Outsoles: Vibram Fuga, self-adapting lugs made of wet/dry-grip Megagrip compound
- Weight: 2 pounds, 7 ounces (average weight per pair)
From upper to outsole, you’ll find top-notch materials. There’s full-grain leather, a waterproof and breathable lining, OrthoLite footbeds, Vibram SPE midsoles, lightweight nylon shanks, and Vibram Fuga outsoles. The classic hiking boot silhouette and natural colors make these boots look almost vintage; the yellow “Vibram” markings on the side of the outsoles are one of the few clues that these boots aren’t antiques.
Related: Danner's 'Truly Weatherproof' Gore-Tex Hiking Boots Are a Rare 25% Off at REI
What Reviewers Are Saying
“This model has been a favorite of mine for years,” one customer wrote. “I use them for landscaping, and they lasted nearly 3 years,” an impressively long amount of time. They offer great comfort and don’t get too hot, a key factor for any kind of outdoor work or play, even in the winter—sweaty feet are a year-round scourge, after all.
Another who used these boots more for play than work agrees, calling these “the best hiking boots I’ve ever bought” because they’re “super comfortable” even without breaking in and offer “great support and grip on all kinds of terrain.” They feel “solid but not heavy on your feet” and are “perfect for hiking and everyday wear.” Everything they call out is a compromise that these boots somehow managed to avoid, further evidence that they’re simply that good.
Whether you want a new pair of hiking boots for natural autumnal excursions or simply walking around town when temperatures get cool, Danner's Mountain 600 is a great choice. The chance to save $60 on a pair of boots this feature-packed, classic-looking, and compromise-skirting is one nature buffs and city slickers alike will be happy to take.