I don’t have experience with Danner. But I’d look at Keen or Merrill hiking boots. I’ve found that most “hunting” boots are crap. Although I hear the crispi boots are great, I haven’t spent that kind of money to verify though. Good luck


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I need something at least 8'' for ankle support.

 

Love my Pronghorns.

 

Any leaking issues? I guess the pronhorns have been redone for 2020-2021 according to reviews I saw.

 

The best thing about Danner is their warranty, cause you're most likely going to need it. I had a pair of Radical 452 that were great until the sole wore out in a little over a year and they want $150 to replace the sole. Last year I used the Crag Rat, which are awesome, except when the sole separates from the main boot. Under warranty I'm now using a pair of Vitals, which once again are very comfortable but are already leaking.

 

I had a pair of Danners that I couldn't get used to. Switched to Irish Setter Wingshooters uninsulated and love them. I wear them all year except when I'm hunting sub-30 degrees. Very similar style to the sharptail. Just my .02

 

How are they for grip? I sometimes get into hills and the grip looks like its almost non exsitent.

 

I have a pair of Pronghorns that are 10yrs old. Only thing wrong with them is one of the speed hooks broke off. I've never had wet feet, but then again I'm not crossing much water either. I tried the High Grounds a few years ago,not bad but not real comfortable.

 

I personally am a Irish setter guy, the elk trackers are my go to boots for longer walks/public land hunts!

 

I was looking at those online and they look huge and heavy. How are they? I’m talking 1 mile walks in so weights a factor for me.

 

Pronghorns are great but mine are older. I use the Arcadia model for work they are awesome boots IMO.

 

I checked out the Arcadia but all the nylon scared me away. I don’t get into much water but sometimes hit some standing water in crp and small streams.

 

Everyone’s feet are different so it‘s tough to say what will work for you. Personally, I love the pronghorns. I can take them out of the box and walk miles with no hot spots, they fit me great. I’ve had several pairs and have never had any issues with wet feet or boots falling apart

 

I am a Danner fan...but cost of traditional stitched on sole models is too much for me. I use High Ground model for hunting/winter work. For me it is way better than Pronghorn

I switched to Salomon Quest hikers and wouldn’t consider going back to Danner hikers. Tons of support and 2 year warranty.

I’ve got a pair of Elk Hunters I outgrew and have minimal wear if anyone is interested....

 

Go to the actual danner website and look around.

 

You should definitely check out Keen. My god they are the most comfortable pair of boots ive ever worn. Never heard about them before i tried them on, no bs they feel like theyve been broke in for a year the first time you out them on. Leather quality is very solid, sole lasts a while. My 2 pennies, hope you find a great pair of boots

 

I have a pair of elk hunters and they are heavy. I also have a pair of grouse and sierras. Both the grouse and sierra have nylon sides and they've both been waterproof for wet conditions and the occasional creek. My experience with the pronghorns is that they were quite comfortable but did not last anywhere near as long as the American made models. Spending the extra money for a boot you'll use for ten plus years seems a worthwhile trade off to me.

 

I have a pair of sharp tail snake boots. I wore the first pair out in about 2 seasons (turkey and deer). Super comfortable and lightweight have literally walked miles upon miles in them. I have another pair now.

 

I would have to say look at the danner east ridge. They are better than pronghorn at a lower price right now. American made recraftable. I like the slightly stiffer more durable sole. A lot like the elk hunter with different lace. I’ve had mine for a bit over a year now. Still like new with 150+miles.

 

Looks like they dont make them anymore.

 

I went with the Pronghorns without the insulation. I also got a pair of leg gaiters, to help with waterproofing and keeping debris out (see image). It will get put to use in a couple weeks, but, so far, feels like a solid setup.

 

Just checked it out n yeah that sucks. On that note I’d probably go with the powder horn. Looks like The soles are the same on the new pronghorn and sharp tail. I have bow legs and the pronghorn soles blew out after a month leaving the boots basically crooked. I prefer a stiff sole and break ins vs soft n ready.

 

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I picked up a pair of these cause they have small sizes. Great for warm weather and today I waded through 2 - 6" deep creeks and then still hunted through wet leaves and then returned through the same creeks, all over an 8 hr hunt. Feet were bone dry.

 

Been running the Danner 452s for many years, as they are one of the few boots I've found that won't give me heel blisters. They are also fairly lightweight. I usually get about 2 elk seasons out of one pair, and then replace them. Do they aren't super durable, but I will keep running them until I can find a higher quality boot that doesn't give me blisters.

 

Hello again everyone. I apologize for what may seem like stupid questions but I have only been hunting for a very short time and always like to get advice from those who have "been around the block" before. I have uninsulated rubber boots but they kill my feet, hot so I would like an uninsulated pair of leather boots because I hunt a lot of public land and do a lot of walking. I am leaning towards the Danner Pronghorn and Danner Sharptail. I almost picked up another pair of danner but the lace loops were sewn into the sides and that screemed ripped stiches to me. I have linked the two boots and would really like your guys opinions. I like these are gortex and I can also get local for a lot cheaper. Looking for durability. Give me your opinion please and why. Pronghorns have been around a very long time so I lean that way but the Sharptails got a few more better reviews than the pronghorns.

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pronghorns are comfy if you aren't walking far. their soles are very slick on slipper stuff, and they will most likely leak pretty quick. whichever has less synthetic would be my choice, so you can oil them and keep them pretty dry when the goretex gives up the ghost.

i used to wear pronghorns, they were comfy out of the box, and not too stiff, but i get way more life out of my crispis with a better functioning boot in every way, so i come out ahead money-wise. if you get them cheap, they are comfortable out of the box, but you may look at sierra trading post for boots, they usually have some good deals on pretty nice boots... lots of Asolo boots on sierra, and they are pretty solid boots, they last a lot longer, and function better in the woods.

i got a couple pairs of pronghorns awhile ago, because they were too cheap to pass up... i wore one pair a couple times and i'm now spoiled... i donated one pair when all of the fires were burning here in Sept, and shipped off the other pair yesterday to a stranger... wish i would have known you were looking.

what boot size are you? it's a long shot but i may be able to save you some money... i have quite a few boots laying around.... took a while to find crispis, they just fit my foot so well i'm sticking with them

 

I have had the same pair of sharptails for 17 years this year I finally got a tear in the stitching and they remain waterproof. One of the best boots I have ever used. Hundreds and hundreds of miles on them.

 

they were all American made back then... COMPLETELY different company these days. old school danners were great boots

 

I had a couple pair of pronghorns. Very comfortable, but leaked bad very early on. I’ll not but them again.