What Makes a Boot a Danner?
In a word, commitment. It's a commitment to the absolute highest quality materials, workmanship and construction that allow Danner boots to be the expert's choice. It's also a commitment to continuous design innovation - from our pioneering use of GORE-TEX® in footwear decades ago, to our new EXO™ platform.
Our commitment to craftsmanship means that every Danner boot will fit right, work hard, and feel comfortable right out of the box - and stay that way for years to come. That's what makes a boot a Danner.
We use a variety of boot construction techniques, but they all have the same purpose: to join together the upper, midsole components, and outsole. We use five different construction methods in our boots, each with unique performance qualities and attributes:
Stitchdown
If you're looking for the most stable, rugged and durable boots around, then you want Danner stitchdown boots. Why? Because Danner stitchdown boots are the standard to which all other stitchdown boots are compared. We've been making them this way for over 70 years, and our expert customers will tell you that they are the best.
Stitchdown construction, as its name implies, means that the boot upper is actually stitched to the insole with heavy thread, resulting in an extremely secure, durable attachment. More importantly, because the boot upper is flared out and then stitched to the insole board, your foot rests on a wider, and thus more stable, platform. The upper/insole unit is then cemented to the outsole, enabling the boots to be easily re-soled, adding years of life to them.
First, the upper is stitched together, shaped to conform to the last, then flared out.
Then the upper and insole components are stitched together with heavy, interlocking thread, creating an extremely secure attachment.
The shank is sandwiched between the upper/insole unit and midsole, all of which are glued together under extreme pressure.
Finally, the outsole is cemented to the midsole/upper unit.
Terra Force™
Terra Force™ technology from Danner has been a revolutionary force in the boot industry by providing exceptional support and stability with amazingly light weight. The four components in the exclusive Terra Force™ system combine to form an extremely rigid, stable platform that's also comfortable and supportive . It's the perfect balance of boot strength and sneaker weight.
Terra Force™ is based on a unique combination of internal and external nylon shanks, a super-soft polyurethane midsole and a supportive, full-length midsole plate.
The upper is stitched through the insole plate in the heel and forefoot areas to provide the added stability of a slightly wider platform.
The internal shank works in concert with the insole plate to create a firm foundation to protect your arch from overwork and fatigue.
The polyurethane midsole is a lightweight cushion for every step.
The visible external nylon shank provides exceptional lateral/medial stability.
Several different Terra Force™ outsoles have been engineered for maximum traction in a variety of conditions.
Terra Force X™
We’ve evolved the performance characteristics of our patented Terra Force™ technology and jazzed up the look. The overall X-frame design teams with the shank for unrivaled heel-to-toe energy transfer. The X-frame also provides traction while reducing weight. The upper is nested into the midsole, allowing external support to flare up aggressively on the sides. TFX is a sleek, clean, low profile platform that commands attention.
EXO™
A revolutionary technology that combines Danner durability and athletic shoe performance. To reduce weight and increase comfort, we've eliminated the standard shank system used in conventional boots and replaced it with a light, exoskeleton chasis that provides superior support and toe-to-heel flexibility. The result is a boot built for experts who demand strength but not at the expense of speed.
Mountain Chassis™
Although Danner is known for its traditional stitchdown boots, another important product offering for our customers is our cement construction styles. These styles offer one key advantage over stitchdown boots: lighter weight. In addition, some customers prefer the slightly narrower profile, that is a characteristic of cement construction boots.
In this construction, the upper is wrapped under the bottom of the last, and then cemented to the combined midsole/outsole unit. This technique is used throughout Danner's product line because of its versatility and performance.
