Danner Men's Wildland Tactical Firefighter 8" Fire and Safety Boot

I am a wildland firefighter and have been for almost 20 years now. Over my career I have worked for US Forrest Service and CAL FIRE. I have been a Hotshot, a Helicopter crew member, worked on engines and now I am a Captain on a hand Crew. I have worn Danners 10” wildland boot, Wesco 8” wildland boot, Drew’s, Nicks and Whites. All but the Danner 10” wildland boots were pretty good boots. Because the Danner 10” wildland boot which is a traditional leather boot was so bad, I thought I would never go back to a Danner. But after talking with many other crew captains I was convinced to try the Danner wildland TACTICAL Firefighter 8” boot (NOT the 10”traditional wildland boot) and I am so glad I did. There is no break-in period. I just put them on and start hiking. As of July 2020 I am now on my 3rd pair. These boots are well made, comfortable, and grip well. I hike in remote areas under all sorts of adverse conditions and these boots do the job better then any of the other boots I’ve mentioned. The only con about these boots is they are a little hotter then a traditional style wildland boot however it hasn’t bothered me at all. Also It is worth mentioning that these boots have a one year manufacturer warranty through Danner even if you buy them on Amazon.

I've owned two pairs of Danner Super Rain Forest boots over the last dozen years or so, I still have a pair in use. I've only had these boots for a few days, will be back after this wildland fire season for a more detailed review. Five stars at the moment from past customer experience and current experience with these thus far. A mild break-in period which is nice for those whom have no time for a break in. Danner's are sized for true fit as per Danner themselves when I spoke with a rep. I found the link below helpful for sizing I hope you do too if Amazon allows the link. [...]June 21, 2016 - Went out on a short fire call for four days within mild terrain, so far so good.

I bought these for Wildland fire fighting but decided to wear them everyday for the last 2 months because they're super comfortable and great ankle support. I'm 6-3 250 lb and boots are very important to me. I'm going to get another pair for sure but I think I'll get smooth leather this time. The Rough Side out finish is pretty mangy already. If you're wondering if there worth three bills, they have been so far. I get up at 4 a.m. and don't get home till 7 and I traipse around the woods a lot. I recommend getting a size bigger and wearing thick Merino wool socks.💪👊🏻✌🏻

Bought these boots knowing their history, comfortable but only last a few months. Known friends and co-workers that had them. But I was not expecting for the side stiching to come off on the first week using them at work. All we where doing was burning piles! Nothing drastic. Thank GOD I wasn’t on a fire, where the boots might have fallen part. One shoe lace ripped possibly by embers falling on it and the other one was half way burnt. Being NFPA Rated and the cost of the boots they should at least provide some good lasting laces that hold well. other than that the size fit good and they are comfortable. Would only recommend for overhead lol.

These are my second pair of danner boots. My first pair was the matterhorn 10" steel toe edition which lasted 5 years, pounding the rocks, dirt and absorbing the rain and residue from rail cars of the yards for union pacific. THEY WERE GREAT!These boots here that i've just received are nothing less in quality and fit like a glove if you order a half size bigger(10.5 to 11)...that's right. A half size bigger will fit you perfect because they do run a bit smaller due to the extra protective lining in the insides. The support for your ankles and arch are very effective and you immediately notice it without even lacing them up. Padding for the heel and ball of your feet are firm, but soft giving you an athletic basketball shoe type feel and ankle brace type of support. The suede like type of materials used is thick and the soles are goodyear tire like rubber...TUFF! I can't say enough good things about these boots, but i will add this. BUY THEM!!! You will NOT regret the premium tag attached to them for they are worth every penny!Now of course you want to know the negative(s) and there are only two mild ones for me. The tongue is very thick which makes them a little awkward to lace up and the hooks are a bit on the thin side, seeming to not have the strength to put some real torque if you will on them, but the boots fit so well that you shouldn't have to. Other than that, great job once again danner!!!P.S. I am not a firefighter and left this review for anyone wanting to know about the fit, comfort, quality and support of these boots. I'm a railroader that need tough, comfortable, long lasting boots to be able to handle rocks, dirt, mud and chemicals of rail yards, yet be very comfortable and supportive. These fit the profile!

Well let me say these boots are already falling apart, with in a month of hiking on a cold fire the stitching in the heel area is already coming apart. Few others I have spoke with have had the same issues, which theirs had started at different times. I see this as a manufacture flaw. I’m just hoping they will stand by their warranty.Price was good at the time of purchase.

I sought out these boots at the recommendation of a colleague. I was having issues with my current boots chewing holes in my heels. A week after my last outing with the blister machines I went out on a 4 hr IA with the Danner WTF with zero break-in. We did quite a bit of digging line and burning. Up and down hills and rocky terrain. My heel was a bit sore from the last blister a week prior but there zero damage from this outing. These are insanely comfortable right out of the box.As awesome as they are I have two reservations. One is the lace system. While it works I found it difficult to tighten toe area without the laces slipping back through and loosening.My other reservation is on longevity. I work structure and only occasionally go out on wildland IA. It will take me a career to put on the same miles a that a had crew does in a summer. While they look quality they just don't seem as tough as a good pair of full leathers.

My first impressions were very good! They were one of the few boots where i was able to put them on and wear them all day without any pains. Super comfortable and high quality. Unfortunately about 6 months later, the heel is starting to go out on them. Very unfortunate considering how much i loved these boots initially

Very comfortable without a break in period. Put them on and went right to work on fires. Wish they had steel toe is my only complaint.

i have used them 3 times on hikes, leading up to this years fire season, blisters on the first hike to be expected, however the next few hikes have been extremely comfortable.I have owned one pair of Danner boots before which i quite liked.eager to see how they hold up this fire season.