Basser15 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 The Pronghorns that I had were the most comfortable boot that I've ever owned. My only issue was that they also wore out faster than any of the other boots that I've had. Worn out sole, busted stitching, etc. This was 5+ years ago now so I'm sure there has been some changes in their product at this point. I'm wearing Kenetrek's right now and they are decently comfortable and I just had to have them resoled after 3 seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhnt Report post Posted August 4, 2014 I have 3 pair. all different on insulation for different types of hunts. trick for long lasting is keep your feet out of the camp fire! change into something else when your back at camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Check out this place. http://www.hitthebreakroom.com/invite/?r=237537 It is where Danner's sells their seconds (small imperfections from the factory). I bought the following $300 boots there for $90, love them, and can't find the so called "imperfection". http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Danner-Steel-Military-Boots/dp/B006JUY1QE. They only do random sales every month or so and only on certain products. The next sale happens to start tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM AZ time. If you create a an account you will get an email notification when the next sell starts. You have to be quick because the good stuff sells out in minutes. If you do create an account, do me a favor and use my link. You get a $20 credit for each person you refer who buys. Also, use promo code BREAKER10 to get an extra 10% off your purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitetail Buck Deer Report post Posted August 5, 2014 What insulation would be recommended I was looking for uninsulated but there are danner pronghorn gtx 200 gram on amazon for $127 sounds like a good buy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcubed Report post Posted August 5, 2014 I have 400 grams because I occasionally travel to Mt and wish I had gone uninsulated for Az, although I bet the 200 gram would work for just about everything in Az but summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 I had a pair of Danner Frontiers for 8+ years and I absolutely loved them! When I finally put them to their well deserved rest, I find out they had quit making the Frontiers. I must have tried on 2 dozen boots, including all of the various 'Pronghorn" models, trying to find one that didn't pinch my ankles or the top of my foot, it seemed like every Danner boot had the same pinch points. As a last ditch effort, I tried on the Kenetreks Mountain Extremes non-insulated, this will be my 3rd season with them and the are still the most comfortable shoe I own. Go try on as many boots as you can and wear them around the store for a while. And good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petey7272 Report post Posted August 5, 2014 If you go to camofire right now they are 30% off . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Had a pair of Danner Jackels that lasted 7 years with of heavy abuse. I wore the soles flat on AZ rocky terrain. My Pronghorns are on year 4 now and good as new. What can a consumer do when I start to see a split seam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted August 5, 2014 My Danners are not insulated. I don't like insulated boots in AZ. I do have a slightly less expensive pair of Red Head (Bass Pro) boots that are insulated, but they only come out in high country December/January hunts where there is snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntswnm Report post Posted August 5, 2014 Guess I am the other .01% but I have not had a good experience with my Danner Pronghorns. The toe separated from the sole during the first hike I took in them. Contacted Danner and they wanted me to pay shipping both ways in order for them to look at them. I ended up gorilla gluing them back together. They have help up good enough since then, but I wont be buying another pair again. Too much money to end up having to repair them after day 1. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 5, 2014 I wish they would make them wider that just EE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionhunter Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I have 5 pair of the original Danner pronghorns. (2 uninsulated 1-1000 gr, 2 pairs that my boys use). I think they are great for the money, I had a pair of the new ones and did not love them! I too have a pair of Frontiers that were handed down to me and love them!!! Why do they quit making all the good stuff!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xnt Report post Posted August 20, 2014 I have had pronghorns before. They are very lightweight and comfortable. However, if you are goign to hunt the desert units and hunt them hard, dont' expect to get more than a season or two out of them, particularly if you're going to scout and hike a lot. More expensive boots will cost you what 2 pairs of the pronghorns would cost, but will last a lot longer than twice as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
