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<blockquote data-quote="squeeeeze" data-source="post: 2379748" data-attributes="member: 34065"><p>I'll start by saying I will never spend another penny on a pair on Danners. Too much money wasted and their boots are junk IMO. I don't care if they have a China line and a USA expensive line, their name is still on them and that's their reputation as far as I'm concerned.</p><p></p><p>I've been very happy with Meindls, especially for their price. My favorite was the Cabelas Meindl Denalis with fit IQ. They were around $250 I believe but no longer make them. Looks like they call them the Vakuum Hunter now. Very comfortable and durable with their Vibram soles and the rubber band all the way around on the models I've bought. I have a narrow foot and they fit me great. I am very hard on boots and tear them up quick it seems. Meindls are durable and a great boot all around.</p><p></p><p>I liked my Kenetreks but run wide so not ideal for me in std. sizes I've tried. My feet swim too much I need to try some narrower ones but not real common in stores. I will say the soles are crazy stiff but very ideal in rocky terrain and your feet don't tire and feel no rocks underneath them. Odd how you can pivot off your toe and support all your weight without issue.</p><p></p><p>For the quickest break in, soak them in the bathtub overnight and wear them around wet. Saves a lot of miles and potential blisters. This is a great tip I came across years ago. I'll have to check out the super feet Insoles. No matter the boot, an aftermarket insole upgrade is necessary (all the boots I've owned) for ultimate comfort.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="squeeeeze, post: 2379748, member: 34065"] I’ll start by saying I will never spend another penny on a pair on Danners. Too much money wasted and their boots are junk IMO. I don‘t care if they have a China line and a USA expensive line, their name is still on them and that’s their reputation as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been very happy with Meindls, especially for their price. My favorite was the Cabelas Meindl Denalis with fit IQ. They were around $250 I believe but no longer make them. Looks like they call them the Vakuum Hunter now. Very comfortable and durable with their Vibram soles and the rubber band all the way around on the models I’ve bought. I have a narrow foot and they fit me great. I am very hard on boots and tear them up quick it seems. Meindls are durable and a great boot all around. I liked my Kenetreks but run wide so not ideal for me in std. sizes I’ve tried. My feet swim too much I need to try some narrower ones but not real common in stores. I will say the soles are crazy stiff but very ideal in rocky terrain and your feet don’t tire and feel no rocks underneath them. Odd how you can pivot off your toe and support all your weight without issue. For the quickest break in, soak them in the bathtub overnight and wear them around wet. Saves a lot of miles and potential blisters. This is a great tip I came across years ago. I’ll have to check out the super feet Insoles. No matter the boot, an aftermarket insole upgrade is necessary (all the boots I’ve owned) for ultimate comfort. [/QUOTE]
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