If you’re looking for a boot to buy yourself this winter, or to buy for your favorite construction worker for Christmas, check out the new Danner Stronghold line.
I’ve been wearing a pair now for about two months and so far they’ve more than exceeded my expectations.
The first thing you notice about the Stronghold boots is that they’re lightweight. I used to not care much about the weight of my boots, but in all-day use a few fewer ounces does make a difference, especially when that day involves a bit of mileage.
The Strongholds also solve a problem I’ve had with just about every pair of boots I’ve owned since the army gave me a pair for free, and that is the tongue on most boots tends to slide over to one side or the other. When this happens the fit feels wrong and the rivets that hold the speed laces on dig into my shin. It’s a bit like having a pebble in your shoe except the pebble is up around the top of the ankle. On the Danner Stronghold, the tongue stays dead center every time which greatly improves comfort and fit.
The second thing I’ve noticed is that these boots are very comfortable straight out of the box. No heal rub, no pinch points, nada. Few boots today need breaking in, including the Stronghold boots, but these feel as nice on your feet as a pair of running shoes—and yet they provide all the support and protection of a good work boot.
