Danner's 'Extremely Comfortable' Gore-Tex Hiking Boots Are Over $60 Off Ahead of Cyber Monday
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Why We Love This Deal
All kinds of rugged gear have popped up on sale for Black Friday to kick off the holiday shopping season, including Kuhl flannels, the Fuego jacket from Cotopaxi, and even Leatherman multitools. And while most sales are now over, Danner is one of the brands marching through Cyber Monday (and beyond). That means now is a great time to score one of the brand's best hiking boots for wet weather at a rare discount.
The Danner Mountain 600 Evo 4.5 GTX is on sale for $195 during the brand's early Cyber Monday sale. A 25% discount might not seem huge compared to other holiday deals out there right now, but these boots don't go on sale all that often, so the $65 price drop is actually significant. Otherwise, these boots offer a comfortable, protective fit and uniquely handsome leather uppers (a Danner hallmark), making them a real standout in the crowded hiking boot category.
Danner Mountain 600 Evo 4.5 GTX, $195 (was $260) at Danner
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What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: 7 up to 13; medium and wide widths
- Color Options: Mocha Brown/Moto Red, Topsoil Brown/Black
- Upper: Full-grain leather
- Sole: Vibram Fuga Traction
- Special Feature: Waterproof Gore-Tex lining
- Best Use Case: Day hikes, backpacking trips, light snow boots
The Mountain 600 Evo 4.5 GTX is a feature-packed version of Danner’s vaunted Mountain 600 boot, and it offers a comfortable, supportive ride with a waterproof upper courtesy of a Gore-Tex lining and great grip, too.
Starting from the top, the Mountain 600 sports a really handsome full-grain leather upper—it not only looks great, but it’s also durable as hell. Inside lives the Gore-Tex membrane to keep splashes, raindrops, snow, and mud from soaking your feet, so you can plow through wet, wintry conditions without issue.
The midsole is made from rubberized EVA for good shock absorption, and it’s paired with a TPU shank to support the foot and keep it aligned within the boot as you walk, an especially helpful feature when you’re hiking with a loaded pack. In addition, a removable OrthoLite footbed adds an extra layer of cushioning.
Finally, the Mountain 600 rides on a toothy Vibram rubber outsole for confident grip on all kinds of wet and dry terrain.
Related: Merrell’s 'Extremely Warm' and Waterproof Hiking Boots Are Only $42 for Black Friday
What Shoppers Are Saying
Feedback for this iteration of Danner's Mountain 600 is overwhelmingly positive, with most in agreement that they're almost immediately comfortable. One hiker chose this pair to replace a pair of Danner's Crater Rim boots, which seem to be retired now. They said, "Took them out of the box and wore them for 10 hours. No break in needed for just walking around at work."
They mentioned that if you're hiking, you'd do your feet well to get them acclimated ahead of time, but overall, they've exceeded expectations. "They are extremely comfortable, with no hot spots on the foot," they said. Additionally, though originally purchased for summer adventures, they said they "are doing very well for winter everyday boots as well."
Built to last and designed for comfort, the Danner Mountain 600 Evo GTX boots will be your trusty companion through all kinds of off-pavement treks, even in the winter. And with their undeniably handsome leather uppers, they’re snazzy enough to work into your daily wardrobe, too (not something you can do with most hiking boots). Danner's Cyber Monday sale wraps up on Dec. 5—snag your pair today before the price hikes back up.