Danner Men's Acadia 8" Boot

If you are debating on buying this boot or another boot, just get this boot! You will not be disappointed. I've had these boots for about three months now and I absolutely love them. Here is my experience with them. Prior to buying the Acadia boot, I was wearing the Danner Kinetic GTX boot in size 11.5. Using my superb observation skills, I determined that I should probably order the same size in the Acadia boots because my Kinetic GTX boots fit really well. However, what I did not account for was extra width to accommodate my custom orthotic (for plantar fasciitis). These boots do not come with a removable insole, therefore you need to order one size wider than what you'd usually wear to account for the space taken up by the orthotic. An 11.5 2E allowed me to use my custom orthotic insert, yet still felt absolutely perfect from a comfort and fit standpoint. If you are one of those people who do not need any support inside of your boot, I'd still recommend wearing these boots in one size wider than what you'd normally wear, unless you like very snug boots. These boots took me between one and two months to break in for full comfort. In addition to just wearing them to break them in, I used Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP (Leather Protectant) to help soften and protect the leather. The leather on my boots not only feels soft, but I've noticed the leather is more flexible. So far, I've used these boots in cooler weather, warmer weather, and wet conditions. I've had no issues at all. I'm about to embark on an Arizona summer in these and I'll update this review based upon how the boots felt in extreme heat. Overall though, I feel like these boots would protect my feet from just about anything I'd come across while at work. These boots are not designed for running, however. The couple of times I've had to run in them, they feel clunky and heavy. That being said, I have yet to feel exhausted in these boots while wearing them for periods of 10-16 hours at a time. Other boots I considered getting instead of these boots included: Danner Kinetic GTX (yes, a second pair because they were comfortable), Bates Durashocks, Rocky Paraboots, and Under Armour Stellar and Valstetz boots. When it came down to it, I chose the Acadia boots based upon the highly positive reviews, their ability to be resoled, their durability, and their comfort. Not that the other boots were bad, but each of them had one or more aspects of their boots which could not match the Acadia's reputation.

Have worn several different brands of duty boots over 13 year career. Danner is a HIGH quality, very comfortable boot. They run large and narrow, so I'd recommend rounding down 1/2 - 1 size smaller than you would usually wear and up one width. These boots are lighter than you might think and are VERY comfortable. I have no doubt they would last years. I know guys that have had the same boots for up to 8 years. They only need basic care and resoling every couple years. Unfortunately, I got a defective left boot that had a bulge in a seam of the left boot that required me to return the boots. I plan on buying another pair. ***UPDATE*** Danner customer service is A+. Was not looking forward to shopping for new pair. Amazon/third party seller would only refund, not exchange. I contacted Danner about problem and even though I didn't buy directly from them, they were willing to back their product. I emailed Danner and got a response within 12 hours with a customer #. I sent the boots in and 6 days later, got a replacement pair in the mail along with a pair of their $40 wool socks as a 'thank you for being a customer.' The problems present in the old boots are not present in the new ones and I am excited to break them in. It's wierd for as much as these boots cost - they don't come with insoles other than a Danner arch support insert. Highly recommend buying insoles for boots. Cannot say enough about the pride Danner takes in their product as well as the service they are willing to provide in backing it up. Beware buying from middle man sellers at a discount, as it's a gamble whether or not they'll back their product. Fortunately, Danner is a stand-up American company. The boots and the company are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

These boots are amazing. Finally bought a pair after burning through a pair of lesser boots once a year if not more. Word of advice though, don't lace the bottom portion up super tight until they break in. In regards to breaking them in, it takes awhile. Had them almost a month now and they are finally getting comfortable. Don't forget Danner's special boot dressing for them. Will order again, but with the ability to recraft them, that probably won't be for a long time! Update! Been wearing these boots for about 10 hours a day, 5 days a week now for awhile and they are holding up great! It is such a good feeling to be able to tromp through any puddle or muddy terrain and have your feet remain dry. I usually hose them off at work to keep them looking decent and my feet never get wet. I bought the Danner boot dressing and apply it twice a month and it seems to be helping. The way the tread is wearing, I'll probably have to send them off in about a year or so to get re-soled, but that's fine. I will NEVER wear another brand of boots again as long as Danner continues to make a quality, USA made product like these boots. UPDATE! Had these since 2014. Sent them to Danner for recrafting in 2018 and just look at those pictures. Unfortunately, the soles now are worn down and the leather is split in a few places so recrafting them a second time is out of the question. I just ordered a new pair and now that I'm a bit less active at work, I expect them to last about 5-6 years before I recraft them, then another 5-6 years before I replace them. If you're buying these, make sure you get the Danner boot dressing that Amazon sells and use it every other week or so in order to keep the leather supple and pliable. I didn't do that as often as I should. Still, my original pair is now a pair to have as a backup at work. Buy once, cry once... though I wish they were $230 now like they were back in 2014 when I bought my first pair.

Bought these boots over a year ago that I alternate daily use with a pair of Bates. Excellent boots, extremely sturdy ankle support. These boots are not quite as comfortable and I have had more frequent issues with plantar fasciitis pain with this boot with or without the included insert than with other boots, but a custom made orthotic (or daily stretching if you KNOW you have this problem) should remedy this for anyone. After over a year of continuous use, the Vibram soles show extremely little signs of any wear, only a very slight rounding at the heel is the only indication that they have seen any use at all. Though the boots are quite heavy and so sturdy, the soles make them surprisingly quiet. It is very easy to walk nearly silently on any debris-free surface. The Gortex works absolute wonders. I took these boots out to the California coast and spent several hours with my feet submerged with absolutely no water leakage. Obviously you want to make sure the leather properly dries out after getting soaked though. The leather polishes up to a great shine. The hinge point of your toes is a little tricky to keep polished compared to your standard Air Force low quarters, but overall they shine great. The sizing is a little on the large side, my 11.5 US size with thick Thorlo combat socks still has enough gap to cause my heels to get blistered over several miles of walking so I would encourage potential buyers to try them on first before buying. Silk liners may be all you need to insert if you run into this problem though. Overall fantastic pair of boots, I will definitely buy another pair if these ever fail in my lifetime.

My husband has extra wide feet, needed a 4E and has some health concerns that make foot care essential. It was really hard to find a pair that met his requirements and we searched for literally weeks. We went as far as considering having a pair made for him because of the lack of a water proof boot, width needed, color, height, and comfort. Additionally, I had contacted Under Armour to see if that could make a pair of taticle, extra extra wide and unfortunately they could not. Although, these were fairly expensive he says they were well worth the money and he is pleased. Danner was the only boot that had the quality and the size for him. He's a police officer and works long hours, he wears these now no problem and is no longer complaining about sore feet. The width is good and if anything he feels as though once they break in they will be too comfortable. The only thing that would make them better is a side zip for easy slip on and off.

I purchased a pair of Bates lace to toe boots a few years ago and have worn them until the leather cracked. The biggest reason why I purchased the Bates (which are similar to these Danners) is because of the ability to have them resoled. However, I cannot send the boots back to Bates to be resoled, I had to find a cobbler in the area who could resole the boots. Because I cheat when shining the boots the leather eventually cracked. I've wanted a pair of Danner's for quite some time. I have only worn them on shift four times and the boots are comfortable for being brand new and the thickness of the leather. I used neatsfoot oil on the boots before wearing them to help soften the leather just a little bit. Obviously they were stiff when wearing them the first time, but they are breaking in the more I wear them. I spit shine the boots and the toe of the boots hold the shine really well. Plus it doesn't take much to put a shine on them either. I typically brush shine every where else. The instep of the boots are a little difficult to brush shine, so I have to hold the brush a little differently. Otherwise, they brush shine and spit shine really well and very easily. The soles of the boots are quiet when walking on lenolium, tile or even the wood laminate floors (they don't squeak) and I have a heavy foot step so the soles of the boots make my footstep very quiet when completing building searches. I haven't run in the boots yet and don't know how they will react to running, but I'm certain they will be ok. The soles are wider than the boots because of the construction and if you're not careful about where you step, you may catch the sole on something. Otherwise they are an excellent pair of boots. Plus, I can send them back to Danner to be reworked!

I've always wanted to snag a pair of Danners. I've purchased Bates, Magnum, Rockys, 5.11 & Reebok. I usually wear a size 15D because I have a narrow flat foot. I work in a jail and am on my feet upwards of 13-14 hours a day. The brands in the past ended up causing me to have cramps in my calves and upper thighs. I already drank enough water and ate enough potassium so I figure it had to be footwear. I ordered these Danners and when they came in I put them on immediately. I noticed a difference as soon as I put them on. A bit snug around the foot and a little wiggle room around the heel. It was to be expected. I thought about getting insoles for them but had a pair of bates' insoles lying around and slid them inside. Oh man oh man, what a difference that made. My heel sits comfortably inside and my toes have a smal window of wiggle room. The boots have formed to my feet and they are as if I'm wearing sneakers to work. They are extremely comfortable. When I wore my old boots I couldn't wait to get them off my feet when I got home. It's different with these Danners. When I get home I don't realize they're still on my feet. So, if you are or were like me wondering weather or not to drop upwards of $300+ on a pair of boots remember your feet and how much they work for you. The boots are an investment for your work and your life.

Perfect fit, and comfortable!

I have several other pairs of Danner boots and the Acadia's are a half size bigger than any other Danner boot that I have. I take an 11EE and with these I had to go to a 10.5EE and they fit perfectly. Boots broke in really nicely over a cpl days. One of the most comfortable duty boots I've owned and I've tried almost every brand. These boots are quality made and I can easily see them out lasting any other pair of boots by yrs. With Under Armor boots I was lucky to wear them a yr before they were done. My last pair of Danner Acadia's lasted 12 yrs. Yes, they are expensive but they are cheaper in the long run.

Indestructible Supremely Comfortable Reassuringly expensive The Rolls Royce of Boots

Son exelentes si tienes un pie delgado, quedan muy bien, se ven fuertes, y me gusta su estilo, aun no se si dan el 100% al interactuar con agua, pero espero que no entre nada. Las recomiendo totalmente. Después de meses, agua, lluvia, etc, son PERFECTAS. Siempre y cuando no tengas pie gordo, ancho, y con empeine enorme.

Okay, greatest feeling boots ever! Had a great price, great seller BUT they were just a bit large as compared to reg boot size. I normally wear 9.5ee and while these may have worked with a heavy sock, they are a summer boot, so that was the ONLY deal breaker. How i wish they would have fit!

These boots are durable, well crafted, and very comfortable, but they require a break in period, and proper insoles/footbeds. Myself and many colleagues have noticed that the heel/ankle area of the boot is very deep, and can fold and bend in an awkward way, causing discomfort unless the boot is placed very tightly, and broken in well.