Danner Acadia Boots

[johnboy]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had any Danner Acadia boots.. They get good reviews as 'duty' footwear in American parlance.. But I was wondering what they were like as outdoor footwear..

Cheers

John

[lostplanet]

I had a pair of Matterhorn can't remember which model name, very similar to the danners acadia. They were ok, the Vibram sole wore out quickly as it was so soft and then the stitching failed. They didn't have a great deal of ankle support once they broke in.

Compared to Hanwag, Lowa, altberg, pro-boots, issue combat boots, 5.11, Swat, timberland, Cat, I don't think they are any better in quality but seem to be priced well above most others.

Side by side with my current Hanwags LX they are not even close in terms of comfort for me anyway. Hanwags may be a bit heavier, this doesn't bother me.

[johnboy]

I had a pair of Matterhorn can't remember which model name, very similar to the danners

Q What do you think of the new Ford Fiesta...

A Well I drive a Mclaren F1 and I find it's superb.....

[woof]

Lol !,

The Matterhorns are the same design/style, and i think made in the same town by former employee's of Danner, and are priced the same. I had a pair until recently, & rated them highly, they are comfy & waterproof(goretex lined).

Hope thats helps, and i prefer toyota to fords...

Rob

[rancid badger]

I had a pair in the 90's and they were supremely comfortable but did indeed lack some ankle support after wearing in.

I used them heavily for about 3 years and in that time the vibram sole unit wore out through to the shock absorbing foam across the heels and the ball of the foot. I got the thin vibram unit replaced at Timpsons and they lasted another 2 years or so before the triangular cordura panels tore away from the leather bits on the inner sides of each boot.

I repaired these myself but once the cordura had started fraying, their number was pretty much up and they were retired to the cupboard under the stairs for years, and eventually sent off in a charity bag to a fate unknown.

The boot itself was light years ahead of anything British at the time but the sole unit had very shallow tread depth and was crxp in slippery/muddy conditions even when new, though on dry rock, tarmac etc they were almost sticky and they were very good to run in.

They may have altered the sole unit and beefed up the cordura/stitching by now but regardless, I'd expect you could almost certainly get just as good a boot for a lot less money these days but I've been out of the loop for too long to know which boot would make a good alternative.

Hope this helps

all the best

Steve

[sakotrg]

It would appear that Danner are also getting their boots made in the PRC and the quality is suffering.
The Acadia claims to be made in the USA and there's a significant price difference between the Acadia and the Desert/Striker which might be a clue

[lostplanet]

But I was wondering what they were like as outdoor footwear..

Well, buy them and find out.........................

[Beefy0978]

Well, buy them and find out.........................[/COLOR]

Then review em and let us all know!
Happy purchasing,
;-)

[Twodogs]

I had a pair years back , The most comfortable boots I have ever owned ,,

[rancid badger]

Have you seen the price of these things?

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...7/Default.aspx

I can't remember what I paid for mine, it was over £130 I think.

Honestly, they were comfortable but not really worth the money.

[johnboy]

Have you seen the price of these things?

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...7/Default.aspx

I can't remember what I paid for mine, it was over £130 I think.

Honestly, they were comfortable but not really worth the money.

But that is Silvermans.... Thanks for the feedback on Danners...

[widu13]

If you can afford Danners...buy Alt-Bergs!

[lostplanet]

If you can afford Danners...buy Alt-Bergs!

Talk about hit the nail on the head, that is what I was trying to say but didn't.

Mate, don't waste your money on Danners they are way over rated and there is sooooo much out there better for your hard earnt cash to buy.

Where will you find Danners on the shelf to try and buy in NZ? There must be some awesome NZ made boots available?

[ArkAngel]

Comfy
Soft soled- wear out quickly
Danner are a bit hit and miss on quality these days
for an outdoor boot OK, but better out there.
My normal advice for outdoor boots, don't get hung up on brands. Set yourself a maximum affordable price.....add £50 and then go and try every type of boot you can get your feet in and buy the comfiest

[santaman2000]

I cain't speak personally on the quality of Danners or the suitability of the design as I've never worn them. However the price (even over here) is just too ridiculous.

[Robbi]

i got a pair of the Danner Proghorn boots a few years ago and have to say i can't fault them, they are my "go to" boots every time.

http://huntingboots.com/mens-danner-...ghorn-gtx-800g

check out TK Maxx for some real bargains.

[santaman2000]

Nice looking boots Robbi but that price is still about double what I'd pay.

[Robbi]

me too mate, i paid £40 for them in TK Maxx ( might even have been £30, can't remember )

[santaman2000]

That's more in line with my budget; don't know about the OP's.

[MikeLA]

Danner Acadia boots are the very Best Boots I have owned. Just bloody expensive these days so no longer buy them. Hopefully you know someone in the US who can get them for you.

Get a pair of Alt Bergs

[johnboy]

Danner Acadia boots are the very Best Boots I have owned. Just bloody expensive these days so no longer buy them. Hopefully you know someone in the US who can get them for you.

Get a pair of Alt Bergs

Getting hold of a pair is not a problem per se.. If you life in NZ and want bits of kit you soon get used to the idea of mail order or picking stuff up on trips overseas..