Need a new pair of boots.
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Danner has TWO lines of boots. The USA made and the Imports. They are certainly made to a different standard. The Danner Acadia's are made in the USA and are a fantastic boot. Local State Police and Marine Corp Officers are often seen in Danner Acadia's in my neck of the woods. I loved mine but, I did destroy them.
Next, I tried the Danner Quarry 2.0 and a GTX day hiker. Both Import boots from Danner. The Quarry's fell apart at the seams and lost their water-proof ability in short order. The GTX just fit me sloppy once they packed out.
To the original poster: Danner Acadia.
There used to be an insulated and a non-insulated version. Great boot.
I'm in need of two new pairs of boots. A day hiker and a work boot.
I recently tried on a pair of the Asolo Fugitive GTX at REI. I did not care for how the tongue of the boot packed in around my low volume foot. The search for a day hiker continues...
Keep the replies coming!! So far: White's boots have sparked an interest for work boots.
AnschutzNerd
Next, I tried the Danner Quarry 2.0 and a GTX day hiker. Both Import boots from Danner. The Quarry's fell apart at the seams and lost their water-proof ability in short order. The GTX just fit me sloppy once they packed out.
To the original poster: Danner Acadia.
There used to be an insulated and a non-insulated version. Great boot.
I'm in need of two new pairs of boots. A day hiker and a work boot.
I recently tried on a pair of the Asolo Fugitive GTX at REI. I did not care for how the tongue of the boot packed in around my low volume foot. The search for a day hiker continues...
Keep the replies coming!! So far: White's boots have sparked an interest for work boots.
AnschutzNerd
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The Lowas came in and so far they are honestly the most comfortable boot I've worn to this point.. Even more comfortable than the Under Armors which I didn't think was possible. They weigh close to the same, look better, seem to be better quality and they're water proof.. I can't speak as to how they will hold up just yet. But the initial impression is that I'm impressed with the Lowas
Anyone have a good source for the Lowa Zephyr GTX hi? Can't seem to find them anywhere.
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Found em, kind a hidden in the depths:
http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/zephyr-gtx-hi-tf/3105320410/8</edit>
<edit> EDIT
Found em, kind a hidden in the depths:
http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/zephyr-gtx-hi-tf/3105320410/8</edit>
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Footwear are an expendable item. For uniform police work I go through 1 pair every summer and get 2-3 winters out of a pair. I would never expect a pair to last a whole year without needing replacement (danner Acadia maybe, but they would need resoled).
For summer, I like the Solomon XAs in black. I never have settled on a winter pair that I like enough to buy twice.
I had a pair I lowa zephyr for swat that I am just now replacing with Salomon conquests. I liked the zephyrs, but I got a huge discount on the Salomons through promotive.
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For summer, I like the Solomon XAs in black. I never have settled on a winter pair that I like enough to buy twice.
I had a pair I lowa zephyr for swat that I am just now replacing with Salomon conquests. I liked the zephyrs, but I got a huge discount on the Salomons through promotive.
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Definitely check out Zamberland before you make a decision. I got a pair for hiking in the Telluride (CO) mountains. I wore them in deep snow, half frozen rivers and then brought them back to Arizona just north of scottsdale. I have been using them to hike, hunt, and do shooting drills. It has surprised me so far how dry my feet remain with the Gortex. I haven't worn them in above 80 deg weather yet but its about time for that.
Mountain Boots Trekking BOOTS Shoes Manufacturer - Zamberlan
Mountain Boots Trekking BOOTS Shoes Manufacturer - Zamberlan
