Danner Mountain 600 review

The Mountain 600 is the style pick, a boot Danner calls Performance Heritage for combining classic looks with lighter materials. Danner uses a full-grain leather upper with minimal seams over a Danner Dry waterproof liner, a Vibram SPE midsole for cushioning and a Vibram Fuga outsole with Megagrip rubber for wet and dry grip. A removable OrthoLite footbed and nylon shank sit inside, and the boot is recraftable, so Danner can replace the sole when it wears out. The limits for our angle are height, weight and price confirmation. The 4.5 in shaft is lower than most mid boots, Danner lists 39 oz per pair, and the Danner store redirected us to its international site, so we could not confirm the US price for this update. It suits hikers who want one leather boot for trails and town more than those chasing low weight.

Who it is for

Hikers who want a leather boot that also works around town and can be resoled.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Full-grain leather upper with minimal seams
• Danner Dry waterproof liner
• Vibram SPE midsole and Vibram Fuga outsole with Megagrip
• Removable OrthoLite footbed and nylon shank
• Recraftable, so the sole can be replaced

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Recraftable for a longer life
• Strength: Vibram Megagrip rubber
• Strength: Classic look that works off the trail
• Weakness: Lower 4.5 in shaft than most boots here
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location
• Weakness: 39 oz per pair is on the heavy side

Key facts

• Weight: 39 oz per pair
• Height: 4.5 in
• Waterproofing: Danner Dry
• Outsole: Vibram Fuga, Megagrip
• Recraftable: Yes

Where it ranks

Danner Mountain 600 is No. 8 in our Best Hiking Boots verdict.