Danner Rebel Rock Gore-Tex® Hiking Boots - Waterproof (For Women)

I wanted to love these boots. They are Danner - so I know there good quality. They were sturdy, had great support, etc. But as soon as I put the boot on, my feet did not feel comfortable. At first I wondered if they were indeed too narrow, as the other reviews mentioned. And I don't think its that they are narrow. I think something in the tongue is pushing down on the top of the foot. I stuck my hand in the boot and felt around. I didn't feel anything sticking out, but that is what if felt like on my foot. I wore them for about 3 minutes and knew my feet would be killing after a 30 minute hike. So I don't recommend them.

quality as expected from a Danner product. A little heavy but, that was expected as well. traction is good on muddy trails and wet slate. Fit was right on for an 8.5. very comfortable on the first hike.

I am usually a Keen wearer (you know, put them on and they ready to wear on a 15 mile hike). When I laced up the Danner's, I knew I would have to do a lot of breaking in before they would be ready for a 15 mile hike. I've been wearing them around for a week or so now and although they aren't broken in yet, they feel pretty sturdy and comfortable. I think they will turn into a really good pair of boots.

I wanted to love these, I really did. When the box came I was impressed with the quality. I was not very happy to see they were made in China as most Danner boots are made in the USA. Normally I wear a 7 1/2 but ordered an 8 because I wanted to wear thicker socks. I tried them with regular socks first and was disappointed to find the boots were quite narrow and long. The left boot rubbed the top of my toes so much that walking in them around the house for 5 minutes caused pain. Wearing thicker socks was not an option as the boots were small. I had ordered Danner women's Fort Lewis boots in size 8 last year. Those boots fit correctly and were extremely comfortable. It felt like I had gym shoes on. The Fort Danner boots are 10" tall , I wanted something shorter so ordered these figuring the fit and comfort level would be similar. The Rebel Rock boots were no where near as comfortable. I was surprised that the cushioning in the soles was very hard. Maybe a different insert would help. The fit around the ankles was very stiff. Even if I had kept these and broken them in I know I would have had issues with them rubbing and causing sores. Maybe people with narrow feet would enjoy these. For me ( I wear a medium width) they just didn't work so I had to send them back.

Love these boots! Warm, waterproof, easily broken in. Can wear with light socks and be warm in below zero snowy weather but not too hot working inside all day. And am on my feet all day, too; no problems! True to size. A size bigger to allow for possible thick socks works, too.