Danner Men's Acadia 8" Boot

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.

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!

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!

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.

I've been in law enforcement for 3 years and I've gone through my fair share of boots. 5.11's and Bates only last me about 6 months due to the soles either wearing down to flat or the sole coming off the boot. I read a lot of reviews on Danners and I finally made the plunge and got a pair of Acadias. Thank goodness I did. After the break in period, (week to two weeks) I can honestly say they're the most comfortable boots I've worn. It was a bit weird seeing no insole in the boot besides the white plastic arch support/half insole things that come with the boots, but surprisingly they add comfort and support. They were definitely stiff right outta the box and your big toe and pinky toes will be sore for a week or so but that's just from breaking them in. If you have a wide foot then definitely go with the wides. No side zip doesn't bother me, but if you like not having to tie your boots every shift then I suggest you get a lace-in zipper from Danner. As you can see from the product picture, no speed laces. Also not a big deal to me. The sole is a vibram and its resoleable so these boots should last years, as long as you take good care of the leather and upper. The reason I gave 4 stars (4.5 if it was possible) is because they're very difficult to get a good shine on the sides because of the way the boot bends and the polish, no matter how much effort, cracks and flakes. So no mirror shine on the sides. Toes shine very well, after a lot of work (anybody that shines their boots knows a good mirror shine doesn't come in a day). Yes, they're expensive, but worth it. All in all though I wear these boots for 12.5 hours a day between 4 and 7 days a week and I probably get 10 miles in a day, and my feet don't bother me. So if your looking for a good boot that will last you years and keep your feet comfortable, these are the boots for you.

Best pair of boots I’ve ever owned. The price is may seem high, but the quality and long life make it totally worth it. So comfortable, after a 12 hour shift my feet aren’t even remotely sore.

I ordered the Acadia after having owned and wore a pair of Danner APB's for approx 4 years. The APB's are the foreign equivalent of the Acadia in many ways. I had been extremely happy with them and knew I wanted to go the same route. That being said, I did not want to spend the money on the Acadia. It seemed too expensive. I am a paramedic and wanted something versatile, but made for my profession. So initially, I ordered the Danner Striker II to save money, and figured the zipper would make life easier. I ordered then the same size as my APB's which are an 8 EE. When they arrived, they just weren't the quality I was looking for. They were too large/long/wide compared to my other boots. Plus, most reviews on the boot and zipper system were negative. So, I returned them, which was easy with Amazon. I had learned my lesson, so I ordered the Acadia. I ordered the same size as the APB's. Quality was spot on. Fit was howver, too large. My foot slid around in them and I had about a good inch of room left. So, once again, I sent them back to Amazon using the free return. Made a other oder for 7.5 EE which were also too big. Returned for a 7EE. Last night, the 7EE Acadia's arrived. I brotlught them with me to work today and laced em up. They truly fit let a glove. The airthotic inserts are great as well. Quality is top notch and I know these will last me as my other boots did. If you work in EMS, law enforcement, or the like, I wouldn't think twice about these.

I've had these boots for about 2.5 years now so I think I can write a fairly unbiased review based on my time with them. First off they do take a good deal of wearing to break in. That said, after the break in period these will be some of the most comfortable footwear you will likely ever own. The Gore-Tex lining is wonderful and I can walk right through puddles and the like where the water comes up to just shy of the boot opening and my feet will stay dry. The leather outer takes shoe polish well and my pair still looks as good as when I bought them. The laces extend from the toes to the shins and once you find the right lace tension for you you'll love the amount of support these give you. They come with Danner brand "airthotics" which are plastic inserts that sit under your heels and give you arch support. There is no built in arch support in these boots, instead they leave the footbed empty so you can insert the insoles of your choice. The airthotics work fine but if you want even better support and comfort try the Danner brand insoles. The only drawback I've had while wearing these is that the outsoles squeak on certain types of flooring. Marble floors, certain types of tiles, etc. It can get annoying but it's nothing gamebreaking. Also Danner is able to resole these boots when they inevitable wear down meaning that you can get boots that wear like your broken in ones but that have a brand new, grippy outsole. They run a bit narrow so if you even have slightly wide feet buy the wide size. Highly recommended.

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.

I only hear great things about that brand. They are all made a little longer so order smaller size

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.