These are flexible and extremely light-35 ounces for the pair-making them great for longer treks. There was a short break-in period-they rubbed at the ankle bone on my first five-mile walk in them-but by the third wear they had become very comfortable.
I've taken these on five-mile in-town walks and on longer day hikes. It should be noted that these boots cannot be resoled. They have a Vibram XS Trek outsole- Vibram is an Italian company that sets the standard for rubber soles with gripping ability-that provides stability and traction. I found them to have very good traction on wet surfaces. The lower portion of the tongue has a mesh liner layered over a waterproof membrane attached to the shank to help regulate your temperature and to keep water from seeping in. The Vertigo 917 has a waterproofed leather upper and features a 100% waterproof Gore-Tex liner that's breathable, so your feet stay dry whether from water or your own sweat. The company's Vertigo 917 Boot goes beyond utilitarian needs (though it provides that too) with an aesthetically handsome style that still keeps your feet dry in the rain. Sizing options: 7 to 13 (comes in half-sizes).Ĭolor options: six colors (dark gray, brindle, java, light brown, black)ĭanner, the Oregon-based heritage boot brand, has been keeping feet warm and dry since 1932. The Danner Vertigo 917 are super lightweight, feature a Gore Tex liner, and are handsome enough for a night out but rugged enough for a day hike. I normally wear a 9.5 so sized up to a 10 as recommended by the brand, and they fit well.
They're light, around one pound, and feature a front and back pull-on tabs to help get your feet in and out of them. I walked more than five miles in these straight out of the box with no issues. The biggest surprise was how comfortable they were. Because they're made of neoprene, the boots aren't as breathable as leather, but they're lined with a moisture-wicking and anti-bacterial lining called Xpresscool that helps keep your feet cooler on warm days. The outsoles, made from slip-resistant chevron rubber, worked well on muddy surfaces and when scrambling over wet boulders. While testing them during a rainstorm, the water beaded off the surface and my feet stayed completely dry. The only way you're going to get your feet wet is if the water is deeper than the top of the boot. The XTRATUF Ankle Deck Boot is made from hand-layered neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber, for a completely waterproof boot (note: these aren't meant for commercial applications). XTRATUF has been around for more than 60 years and made its reputation among Alaska's fisheries and docks, earning their Legacy ankle boots the nickname "Alaskan sneakers." Trusted by folks in the Alaskan fishing industry, these boots will keep your feet dry in the heaviest rains.Ĭolor options: black, camo, chocolate/tan, gray, Coastal Inshore (blue water pattern), WAV3, white tone-on-tone marbled pattern. XTRATUF Ankle Deck Boots are completely waterproof, slip resistant, and have a moisture-wicking liner.
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