Danner elk hunter boots? Or recommendations for boots in size 15!

[thinkingman]

I had Danner Pronghorns that fit great and had great soles, up until they both cracked across the arch, effectively ruining the boot.  Danner did not feel that known shortcoming was worthy of replacement, so they gave me a 30% off full price coupon.
I ordered the Eastridge, their cheapest USA-made boot, uninsulated.
The fit was wayyyy bigger than the Pronghorns.
Totally different last.
I have to wear med-thick socks just to make them fit.
Quality is OK.
They're my last pair of Danners.
Pronghorns have always been made offshore.
Cabelas Iron Ridge have been excellent for me, still waterproof and going strong after 12 yrs of hunting.
I bought another pair for my son and they seem really solid, worth 2x their price.

[Eric M]

I also was looking for a set of boots in this price range earlier this year (Feb-Mar). I went through 2 different Irish Setter models. Got them both to leak right away. The 2nd pair I was disappointed about, because they were comfortable out of the box, and my first hike in them was 12 miles or so. Put over 20 miles on them in a weekend and my feet felt great. I ended up settling for some Danner Pronghorns because I ran out of time and needed boots. Longest hike in them so far has been 8 miles. Haven't leaked yet. Not as comfortable as the Irish Setters but ok. Spent some time on the squeak in one of the boots the other day and it worked-it's louder now. Anyway, I would suggest looking at the Lowa's at REI. They have one called the Tibet which is about $100 cheaper than the Kenetreks, but is the same general style. A lot of guys in the military have the Lowa military boots and they all say they are comfortable. That will probably be the next boots I try when these are destroyed by next spring.

[Westside88]

I have a pair of the Danner Elk Hunters I only use for hunting and keep them treated with obanoff's. I've been very happy with them. I bought a pair of the Lowa Renagade GTX last year. They seem to be a very well built boot, but they didn't work out for me. I tied to keep them, but they hurt my feet terribly and ended up costing me a toe nail. I ended up returning them to REI. People love them, if you try them make sure they fit well. Now I'm a big Meindle fan, most comfortable boots I've ever worn

[fish vacuum]

I like my Danner Grouse boots. Danner doesn't show them in a size 15, but they do offer the Acadia in 15, and it's nearly the same boot, just with a different tread and in all black. I've hunted in both models and give both a thumbs up. Both can be found under $300.

[syoungs]

The more I look at the lowa tibet gtx, the more I think tossing another bill or 2 at this purchase might not be a bad idea.
Are these more mountaineering style boots over kill for day hunts, and hunts where your not hiking 5+ miles?

I think im going to order a pair of insulated Cabela's iron ridge next week, should give me plenty of time to wear em around the house a bit and see how iloke those, but the lowa's, in either the renagade or the Tibet keep nagging at me,buy once, cry once, and all that jazz.

[syoungs]

So I found the lowa renagde and lowa Tibet, both with gortex, at ranch and home in Kennewick. I was able to try both on is size 15 and 16.

The renagde felt like crap in 15's, but were amazing in 16's, I don't think any break in would be necessary, though they weren't as stiff as I think I want.

The tibets in a 15 wee perfect length wise, but slightly to narrow. I wore them about 15 min walking around the store, and they started putting enough pressure on the sides of my feet, about where the ball is, to make my right foot hurt.
The size 16 were just about perfect, still a little narrow, but no pain, might just be in not used to this style boot.
The tibets followed me home.

Before I wear then outside and loose my chance to return them, can I expect then to get any wider during break in? It's really only my right foot that it's tight feeling on, and I almost thing that's more because I wore the smaller side around and already had some foot pain. I wore the 16s about 40 min through the store while I was doing my other shopping, and outside of the fact it would benefit from a better insole, I really liked em, and I really hope they work out!

[WapitiTalk1]

Well hell, if you're gonna take the plunge and spend the bucks... here you go!   

http://www.zamberlanusa.com/catalog/index.php?lang=en&pg=cat&idcat=17

[syoungs]

Well hell, if you're gonna take the plunge and spend the bucks... here you go!   

http://www.zamberlanusa.com/catalog/index.php?lang=en&pg=cat&idcat=17

I don't see any size 15-16's!

[WapitiTalk1]

Well hell, if you're gonna take the plunge and spend the bucks... here you go!   

http://www.zamberlanusa.com/catalog/index.php?lang=en&pg=cat&idcat=17

I don't see any size 15-16's!

Ahh, I see that now.  Sorry 

[frankmorisson]

This is seemingly an old thread, but I'll add my two cents... I have a pair of the Danner Elk Hunters in my collection and I am satisfied with their quality but I used them only for hunting. A few months ago I bought Irish Setter Men’s 860 Elk Tracker Waterproof 1000 Gram 12. Incredible boots with high ratings from users. They have high insulation and they are waterproof. But you must wear them to feel why they so impressive. They are so comfortable that I can't even compare them with something else. Also, you can watch through this list https://huntingfishingplus.com/best-elk-hunting-boots/. I found it a few days while was looking for some info about my Irish Setter boots. There are some good models but I am still making research.

[syoungs]

Well, since this thread rose from the dead lol, I'm still rocking theTibet's, they broke in wonderfully, but took a while to do so. I'm going to buy a 2nd pair of them this summer just so I have 2. It's tough buying boots in size 16!

[Zardoz]

Stop looking at "hunting" boots and start looking at hiking boots. You'll find way better boots and way more options. Most hunting boots are crap in camo. I switched to Mendels years  ago and have never looked at another "hunting" boot again.

I hate REI but they have a great selection. So I go there, try on boots, then buy them off amazon. Amazons probably not any better I know but I don't give my money to REI so I'm good with it

 

[bhawley76]

Super rain forests for me expensive but worth it IMO I got two pair incase you find water that’s just a lil to deep

[bjc4200]

I wore the Danner Elk hunter boots several years ago.  The lacing was nice because I have big, fat feet.  The bubble tread pattern is aggressive and works well in nasty terrain. They are heavy though and not quiet when sneaking through the woods.

[Old Man Yager]

I have a pair that I’ve had for many years. Put them on the shelf quite a while ago, because the soles started falling off. I can probably send them in for repair, but I’m lazy. They were a good boot, really stable, but were heavy and noisy to try to sneak around in.