Danner Women's 61284 Hiking Bronze Athletic Shoes: Stylish and Functional Review

I'm a big fan of Danner shoes. I normally wear a size 7 on most other brands of shoes and a size 8 on ASICS running shoes, but on Danners I wear a size 6.5. These shoes were tight when I first put them on and I was worried about getting small. I think they are designed for a comfortable fit. Like my hiking boots, these shoes stretch and fit me perfectly. I bought them to wear with my thin short socks. If I wanted to wear thicker socks I would need a size 7. These shoes are perfect for hiking…

I am a big fan of Danner work boots as I have a wide foot and narrow heel and they have always worked for me and last forever. I'm a field biologist and just broke my 3rd pair of work boots. I bought the first pair in 1996 and the second in 2006. Because the work boots fit my foot so well I approached Danner for a lightweight hiking boot and was thrilled when I received them. These shoes were met with positive reviews. They were comfortable when I put them on, felt better than my Merrills and…

My husband loves Danner's desert boots (I even tried the women's pair but didn't like them) so when I saw these new hiking shoes I thought I'd give them a gift. to attempt. And I'm so glad I did! I couldn't find a mid-calf shoe that was comfortable for me - the upper usually rests on my ankle and causes too much pain - so this low rise model was appealing. I must add my recommendation to other reviewers. Both colors are good - I got red as it was the only one available in the size I needed. I…