Haven’t been able to figure out what this style is called. It’s Danner with Goretex and New Balance?!? I’ve only seen one collab either nb but cool shoes. Got em for $20! PDX goodwill for the win!
At a local estate sale, I found these nice leather boots. I don't actually know all too much about them, nor how to take care of them. So I swung by here to ask the following:
That's about everything, I also have no idea what model these boots are, given their age.
After discovering that the Flashpoint II, Danner’s recraftable stitchdown wildland firefighting boot, has been discontinued :-( I happened across a barely-used pair in my size for a good price.
These boots were made in May 2021. They have been worn a little, as in there is detectable wear on the heel and toe tread, but not more than a little, in that the leather is unmarked and uncreased, not molded to anyone’s foot. For all practical purposes, I’m trying out a new boot.
Size 11D on the “74” last, “designed specifically for traditional logger style boots containing a removable footbed. It offers a standard profile with a more regular fit. Boots on this last tend to fit true to size. This ensures a snug fit for terrain and activities that demand support and stability.”
I have an average-to-slim foot and this boot feels a little wide for me. I could size down to 10.5D for a snugger fit, as I’ve done on some other Danner boots (Super Rain Forest NMT). But when buying used, you got what you took. I put an extra innersole in the boots to take up more room.
The “a little wide” feeling extends up my leg too. At the ankles, these boots are closed nearly as tight as they will go (see pics) and yet in difficult, ankle-rolling terrain, I might want to lace them tighter yet around the ankles.
In addition to being not that tight at my ankles, the boots are also surprisingly soft there, meaning the leather is not stiff at all. It is supposed to be 8 oz leather, and does feel substantial, just more supple than I’d expect. Supple may not be good here.
I’ll update this thread when I’ve worn them a bit more. There is no wildland firefighting in my future, but we’ll do some walking in the mountains and some workboot duty, and we’ll see what we think.
Have a pair of Danner light ii and a pair of redwings. Took the red wing leather laces and put them on my danners. I like how they tie up. But how’s the look? Left is leather and right is the original .
Brand new in box. Worn for a few minutes in the house on carpet. Make an offer?