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<blockquote data-quote="MSURunner" data-source="post: 2629597" data-attributes="member: 102961"><p>Danner production on most models is now located in China, even for some of the higher end ones (Pronghorns are now up to $300???) If it has a contoured molded midsole in the Danner lineup, it's pretty much universally made overseas. The Made In USA line is also usually going to tell you such with a little American flag tag on them. Your RF and SRF are both American made. Ironically, so is the "Canadian"!</p><p></p><p>One thing that you didn't mention, unless I missed it, is the budget. As someone that has sold more than a fair pair of boots, the wide toe box coupled with the different sized feet (unfortunately fairly common), is going to be the most difficult to try to advise on, especially with looking towards a more premium boot. You're definitely going to need to try on a bunch to see how they fit. Lowas and Keens, in my experience, have both had a wider toe boxes, but tend to be below the 8" minimum height. Same for the Salomon Quest 4D recommend as well. Another in that vein is Vasque. I have a very different foot from you, but I've sold all 4 of those to people needing something a bit wider up front and have seen them be happy. I don't know that I would go full Crispi/Kenetrek/Schnee's on a boot that's going to fill an everyday wear role as well. These boots tend to have poly midsoles that are heavier and less forgiving of foot oddities. You might find one that worked for you, but, more likely, you would have to go through a longer break-in period. EVA midsoles found in more of the "hiking" boot lineups will likely be a bit lighter and more forgiving than the poly midsole counterparts. They will also wear a bit quicker as a result, so keep that in mind. The Lowa, Keen, and Vasque boots will often increase their stability with some good rubbered soles and more robust uppers. The Salomon uses a unique polymer chassis to help tie the upper to the sole. It's pretty impressive at what it does. Most of these boots, though, are going to be in the 6-7" height. If you do go with an EVA midsole boot and find one that works for you, I would buy 2 if at all possible. Most manufacturers are updating their lineups every other year, even on popular/well-selling boots. These updates can have a pretty big impact on the fit and you could be going through this process all over again in a couple of years. A polyurethane midsole will likely wear about 2-3 times longer (maybe more if you're lucky!).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MSURunner, post: 2629597, member: 102961"] Danner production on most models is now located in China, even for some of the higher end ones (Pronghorns are now up to $300???) If it has a contoured molded midsole in the Danner lineup, it's pretty much universally made overseas. The Made In USA line is also usually going to tell you such with a little American flag tag on them. Your RF and SRF are both American made. Ironically, so is the "Canadian"! One thing that you didn't mention, unless I missed it, is the budget. As someone that has sold more than a fair pair of boots, the wide toe box coupled with the different sized feet (unfortunately fairly common), is going to be the most difficult to try to advise on, especially with looking towards a more premium boot. You're definitely going to need to try on a bunch to see how they fit. Lowas and Keens, in my experience, have both had a wider toe boxes, but tend to be below the 8" minimum height. Same for the Salomon Quest 4D recommend as well. Another in that vein is Vasque. I have a very different foot from you, but I've sold all 4 of those to people needing something a bit wider up front and have seen them be happy. I don't know that I would go full Crispi/Kenetrek/Schnee's on a boot that's going to fill an everyday wear role as well. These boots tend to have poly midsoles that are heavier and less forgiving of foot oddities. You might find one that worked for you, but, more likely, you would have to go through a longer break-in period. EVA midsoles found in more of the "hiking" boot lineups will likely be a bit lighter and more forgiving than the poly midsole counterparts. They will also wear a bit quicker as a result, so keep that in mind. The Lowa, Keen, and Vasque boots will often increase their stability with some good rubbered soles and more robust uppers. The Salomon uses a unique polymer chassis to help tie the upper to the sole. It's pretty impressive at what it does. Most of these boots, though, are going to be in the 6-7" height. If you do go with an EVA midsole boot and find one that works for you, I would buy 2 if at all possible. Most manufacturers are updating their lineups every other year, even on popular/well-selling boots. These updates can have a pretty big impact on the fit and you could be going through this process all over again in a couple of years. A polyurethane midsole will likely wear about 2-3 times longer (maybe more if you're lucky!). [/QUOTE]
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