Post by: Tony 270 on September 07, 2010, 09:46:02 PM
Just wrote them about it tonight to see if they have any worthy response or solution. Anyone else have issues with their waterproof boots like this?
Post by: Jason on September 08, 2010, 05:41:53 AM
of pronghorns for hunting, they shed the water just fine for the first couple weeks of deer season, elk season rolls around and the second day in the snow they started leaking in the toes and it was down hill from there, sent them over for warranty work and it took them a month to get me a new pair of boots, and I even got the old courtesy call asking me question like if I groom my toe nails and if I lace the boots all the way up and if they fit me properly, sorry Danner never again.
Post by: Gutpile on September 08, 2010, 05:43:54 AM
Anyone else have issues with their waterproof boots like this?
Not Danner's but have had this happen to other boots. It sucks!!
Post by: rasbo on September 08, 2010, 05:49:50 AM
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Post by: grundy53 on September 08, 2010, 06:39:03 AM
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Post by: Lowedog on September 08, 2010, 07:13:12 AM
As far as I'm concerned the only Danner boots that are worth a darn anymore are the ones still made in the USA. I will buy the others if I find them for a good deal because they are comfortable but just consider them to be throw aways.
Post by: rasbo on September 08, 2010, 07:21:58 AM
A lot of the Danners are now made in China and are no where near the quality that Danner made its reputation with. I tried a pair of Pronghorns that pretty much were trashed and leaking after a few hikes. I have a pair of Kestrels that have never leaked but the boot has completely broke down after a couple seasons of use. I have a pair of Radical GTX hikers that I bought for work and after about 5 months they are completely trashed with the soles splitting and coming off but still water proof.the bob sole is the only sole I like on them,they used to make a hiking boot with the bobs..Just junk now,lacrosse needs to get a clue
As far as I'm concerned the only Danner boots that are worth a darn anymore are the ones still made in the USA. I will buy the others if I find them for a good deal because they are comfortable but just consider them to be throw aways.
Post by: MtnMuley on September 08, 2010, 08:06:32 AM
Post by: grundy53 on September 08, 2010, 08:14:48 AM
Post by: Lowedog on September 08, 2010, 08:44:46 AM
I've went through many pairs of Danner boots. I've never owned a pair that didn't leak after six months. These have all been top model boots such as the Trophys, Canadians, Predators, and Grouse models. I tried a pair of Kenetreks when they first came out, and I doubt I will ever switch to any other boot.
Danner does have excellent customer service and will definitely make it right on their top models. I posted on another thread that I own a pair of Trophys and have had them at least 10 years. Have had them rebuilt twice and they have never leaked. I wore the soles off them both times. The last time was a total rebuild with the only thing not replaced being the leather.
I would love to try some Kenetreks but I am not about to drop $350 on a pair of boots I can't try on first. Nowhere around here carries them.
Post by: elk311 on September 08, 2010, 09:12:02 AM
Super waterproof boots!!! As in standing in 6-8" of water and no leaks. These are the old school boots made in USA and worth every penny ($50 in 1991 from Master Sargeant O'Leary) Wore these boots when I harvested my 6x6 (311) bull from the Blue Mountains in 1992 !!!
Post by: twinners on September 08, 2010, 10:04:07 AM
Post by: follow maggie on September 08, 2010, 08:28:06 PM
Post by: Bulldozer on September 08, 2010, 10:22:18 PM
Post by: Heavily Armed Hiker on September 09, 2010, 08:47:05 AM
:twocents:
Post by: MtnMuley on September 09, 2010, 04:16:52 PM
Post by: whitey on September 10, 2010, 11:24:22 AM
Stick with the all leather models of the Danners. I wear the Rainforest or Quarry models and they have never let me down with proper care. I tried the Pronghorns but they only lasted for about 8 months. I wear my boots all day almost everyday and don't wear anything but Danner.
My Quarry's are sh!t.Less than 6 months and the sole fell off.They leak.They stink!And there made in china..
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 10, 2010, 11:26:16 AM
Post by: Tony 270 on September 10, 2010, 11:29:10 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 10, 2010, 11:57:24 AM
Danners made in China will leak over time, we care more about quality than they do.
with that said, the pronghorns and my feet get along great, light and comfortable. As long as they keep replacing mine I'll stick to them.
When i can't replace mine for free then it'll be the Kentreks.
Post by: wsucowboy on September 10, 2010, 12:13:52 PM
Post by: FC on September 10, 2010, 12:18:13 PM
Post by: clearviewguy on September 10, 2010, 12:35:15 PM
Post by: whitey on September 10, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
Good thing you didn't wear them grouse hunting!! :chuckle:Ouch Brother Man..
Boy they sure Funked My feet up.. :yike:
:chuckle:
Post by: Jason on September 10, 2010, 06:53:25 PM
These are made in China, big surprise. I got the typical, send them in and we'll take a look response. So now I have to pay for shipping and lose out on using them just so they can tell me what I already told them... they suck.Tony.. heres your questionnaire from Danner
do you groom your toe nails? yes no
do your boots fit properly? yes no
have you ever completely submerged your boots over the top in water? yes no
what kind of socks do you wear? cotton, wool, polyester?
do you have any type of foot or toe nail fungus? yes no
do you share your boots with others? yes no
do you wear your boots more than 5 days a week? yes no
Post by: TheKid#10 on September 10, 2010, 07:03:22 PM
Post by: Bofire on September 12, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
Carl
Post by: BkCntryXtrme on September 16, 2010, 09:49:58 AM
I've went through many pairs of Danner boots. I've never owned a pair that didn't leak after six months. These have all been top model boots such as the Trophys, Canadians, Predators, and Grouse models. I tried a pair of Kenetreks when they first came out, and I doubt I will ever switch to any other boot.
Danner does have excellent customer service and will definitely make it right on their top models. I posted on another thread that I own a pair of Trophys and have had them at least 10 years. Have had them rebuilt twice and they have never leaked. I wore the soles off them both times. The last time was a total rebuild with the only thing not replaced being the leather.
I would love to try some Kenetreks but I am not about to drop $350 on a pair of boots I can't try on first. Nowhere around here carries them.
Let us know if you are interested in trying a pair of Kenetreks, Zamberlan, or LOWA. We will exchange or refund your money if you are not happy with them. http://www.lintonoutdoors.com (http://www.lintonoutdoors.com)
Post by: Lowedog on September 16, 2010, 04:56:51 PM
Post by: whitey on September 17, 2010, 08:07:49 AM
For a guy with a narrow foot which boot would you recommend.
I sent an E-mail to the web site that you attached then thought why not just ask right here.
I wear a size 8B.in all my boots.
Post by: GEARHEAD on September 22, 2010, 01:33:41 PM
Post by: grundy53 on September 22, 2010, 02:05:30 PM
Post by: Hyde on September 24, 2010, 08:19:26 AM
Post by: predatorpro on October 02, 2010, 11:59:19 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks Danner had gone down the tube in as far as quality goes. I lived in Portland for 30 years, and used to go to the factory and get their seconds for half price. I got a pair of Ft Lewis "Go Devil's" back in 1987 and they are still leak free today. I bought some of the low end China models in the recent past, all of which are junk. I wore Danner wading boots for years, and some stitching came out on a side panel. I contacted their customer service to see about a repair and they told me they were 6-8 weeks out. It took a guy at the Factoria Mall exactly 15 minutes, and $9.00 to fix the problem. I emailed Danner back and gave them a piece of my mind, and asked if we could please have the "old" Danner back. There was a day when I wouldn't have considered any other brand. That day had come and gone.wow i have never had an problems with my danners only boot ill buy....i wear them every where hunting, at home, working (all i wore the 4 years i worked at les schwab on semi and farm tires) never got wet feet or anything and i would just spray them big time with a hose
Post by: high country on October 02, 2010, 12:08:35 PM
Post by: wsucowboy on October 02, 2010, 12:23:54 PM
you guys that can get several years out of danners amaze me. I killed a pair of AK hunters in 3 years of only using them during hunting/scouting......and they are 1000X the boot.I've gotten 6 years out of my current Danner's. Had to go get one of the seams re sued on them last week but other than that they are still going strong.
Post by: Shootmoore on October 03, 2010, 10:41:02 AM
Shootmoore
Post by: TheHunt on October 03, 2010, 10:45:06 AM
Post by: pips4bucks on October 03, 2010, 11:06:05 AM
Danner's are not what they used to be. In my opinion they are not built at the standards of old.:yeah:
The last ones I got were Pronghorns. Nice, light weight, comfortable, wore 'em 3 times, had probably 20 miles on them, first time in the wet they leaked. The pair of Danners I had prior to those lasted about a year then they fell apart and leaked. The pair before that lasted quite a while until I flat wore them out. Oh yeah, and they don't make a 12 1/2 sized boot. >:( At least I could never find one and that's what a sales rep told me.
The QA/QC dept there must be hiring minimum wage people....
I'm done with Danners.
Post by: Ihuntelk2 on October 04, 2010, 06:23:21 PM
Post by: hogsniper on October 04, 2010, 06:45:23 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 04, 2010, 07:14:41 PM
Post by: washelkhntr on October 04, 2010, 07:58:33 PM
I got to looking at my boots when everyone was saying that they were made out of the US. Well all mine have the made in Portland Oregon tag on them.
Being in the Search and Rescue profession, all of my aircrew specifically use the Danner Recons (unless the are on the mountain where they have to use crampons and then they use the La Sportiva's). They have for a few years now, and I will tell you they put their boots through more hell then you could actually imagine or what the average hunter puts his through in a year and never once have I heard my "My boots leak" or "My boots are falling apart".
Average wear time before the sole needs to be replaced is about 36-42 months, and that is them being used every day. I just got them all new ones and when they arrived, every single pair is made in Portland, Oregon. I sent the used ones (about 18 pairs) back to Danner for re-conditioning. I know that Danner's customer service (from a military stand point), is excellent. With in a week of them receiving them, they were back in the mail to me.
So, for me I will continue to use Danner until they prove me wrong.
On a side note, while I was working with their military rep, I brought up this question to him. He said they have had some serious issues with their boots and yes, they were sending them overseas to be made. He said that the ammount of unsatisifed customers has pushed them to increase manufacturing back in the US and that by the end of 2011 all Danners would once again be a 100% made in the USA product.
Take it for what is worth. Like I said, just throwing my :twocents: out there.
Post by: Ihuntelk2 on October 04, 2010, 08:04:36 PM
Post by: rasbo on October 05, 2010, 04:58:15 AM
Post by: Shootmoore on October 05, 2010, 05:17:42 AM
Danner needs to get it back in the USA or there rep will be damaged beyond repair sooner than later.
Shootmoore
Post by: need2huntmor on November 15, 2010, 01:33:25 PM
My cousin spent all Sept. guiding for elk in Wyoming in the Alaska GTX (I think that is the right boot/name) from Lathrop and Sons and he claims they are the best boot he has owned. I will look at these and the Kenetreks.
Post by: follow maggie on November 17, 2010, 08:01:04 PM
Post by: addicted on November 18, 2010, 11:22:34 PM
Father in law switched from rockies(600gram) to pronghorns(400gram) and not only does his bumb knee feel better at the end of the day up anddown the hills but also his feet are warmer,sweat and stink less, as well as they are lighter.
unless i go to ND or MT next i dont think i'll be wearing my 1200 grams very much after i leave germany.
Post by: woodrat on November 23, 2010, 12:47:22 PM
the super rainforrests have stayed water proof for me.
+1
the US made, Super Rain Forest is what I wear, and have no problems with waterproofness.
Post by: C-Money on November 23, 2010, 02:05:26 PM
Post by: need2huntmor on November 23, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
Post by: go4itlab on November 24, 2010, 10:45:26 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 24, 2010, 10:47:18 PM
Post by: NWTFhunter on November 24, 2010, 11:20:40 PM
Post by: woodrat on November 25, 2010, 12:36:51 AM
And never complain about the danners you buy if the were the cheaper models made in china.... that was your stupidity !
+1 !
Post by: go4itlab on November 26, 2010, 04:38:36 PM