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<blockquote data-quote="777dogman" data-source="post: 1753521" data-attributes="member: 65635"><p>Just got back from a goat hunt in British Columbia. Have always had Danner pronghorn boots and loved them until they started making them overseas. Upgraded to Danner East Ridge and broke them in well before the hunt. After the first day I could have cried in disgust. Although comfortable and warm they offered zero traction on the steep snowy slopes we were climbing. I was constantly losing traction and while crossing an avalanche slide I covered more vertical ground in a half second than I care to think about. Could have easily been the end of my life. Luckily I had an extra pair of boots intended for hunting moose bogs that I finished the remainder of the hunt with. They were Le Chameau Chasseur boots that I wear when I am in marshy conditions. Provided me adequate traction but little ankle support. When I got back I called Danner customer service and told them of my disgust with the soles on the East Ridge. Very understanding lady provided me with an acceptable refund and offered a pair of Danner Santiam boots with the Bob sole at a considerable discount. They are similar to Danner Elk Hunter boots. Do not make the same mistake I did. If possible try your choice of boots out in terrain similar to what you will be hunting. Being on the Eastern Shore of Maryland I did not have that option. I now wear the East Ridge for work and the Santiams will be my hunting boots. Danner customer service was spectacular! [ATTACH=full]157782[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="777dogman, post: 1753521, member: 65635"] Just got back from a goat hunt in British Columbia. Have always had Danner pronghorn boots and loved them until they started making them overseas. Upgraded to Danner East Ridge and broke them in well before the hunt. After the first day I could have cried in disgust. Although comfortable and warm they offered zero traction on the steep snowy slopes we were climbing. I was constantly losing traction and while crossing an avalanche slide I covered more vertical ground in a half second than I care to think about. Could have easily been the end of my life. Luckily I had an extra pair of boots intended for hunting moose bogs that I finished the remainder of the hunt with. They were Le Chameau Chasseur boots that I wear when I am in marshy conditions. Provided me adequate traction but little ankle support. When I got back I called Danner customer service and told them of my disgust with the soles on the East Ridge. Very understanding lady provided me with an acceptable refund and offered a pair of Danner Santiam boots with the Bob sole at a considerable discount. They are similar to Danner Elk Hunter boots. Do not make the same mistake I did. If possible try your choice of boots out in terrain similar to what you will be hunting. Being on the Eastern Shore of Maryland I did not have that option. I now wear the East Ridge for work and the Santiams will be my hunting boots. Danner customer service was spectacular! [ATTACH=full]157782[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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