I’m a carpenter and I’ve been wearing red wing Mocs and apparently they don’t make them like they used too. Noticed faults in both pairs and they get completely tore up before a year old. Gonna try these black danners next. Definitely getting that sno seal too. Makes them look even better! Thanks for the video man
These will be my 8th pair of Danners. The US made Danners are exceptional. I used the Danner Boot Care conditioner on 3 pairs of Acadias and they look brand new. My first pair of Acadias are 8 years old and still going strong. Original everything on the boots. Even the laces. I'm looking forward to getting my black Bull Runs this week. I'll condition them and put em on. I heard it takes a week or two before they're broken in. Not a big deal when I know they're gonna bring YEARS of comfort and reliability. Thanks for your video. It was really informative.
Awesome video! I am a big fan of Danner Boots. I have a pair of the Bull Run Boots and I am thinking about getting a different pair. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Right On! 👍🏼 Thanks for dropping a comment! I appreciate it. Right there are so many great boots out there some bad ones too! I’d be curious to know the next pair you get? 👍🏼 Thanks, Jon
Just bought my first pair, waiting for them to arrive! Been wearing redbacks since 2016 and they’ve been great! I’ve done a lot of research and reviewing in different moc toe boots and danner seems to be the best fit for me. You’re video was awesome!
Just got power and internet back after tropical storm. Good boots are worth the money and need to be cared for. Thanks for showing how. Ramsey is still here, great store! Thanks
Right On Tony! 👍🏼 Glad all is good after the storm. That’s cool that Ramsey is still there. It good to be able to go to a store like that and not always have to rely on those big box stores. Great to support the small guys.
The Danner Matterhorn boots are good cold weather boots. Wore them in the Army for cold climates and snow. After retirement, have continued to wear them for hunting. Will try some of these for knocking around.
Danner good boot. Been wearing red wing boots the soles are kind of expensive to get redone almost just worth buying a new pair of Boots Great looking boot nice job.like the american flag
Right On Alan! 👍🏼 🇺🇸 I really like these boots! I know those Redwings are great too. Yeah it’s interesting that it costs almost the same to resole. But if the boots all broken in and comfortable.
The Danner Bull run is a nice light heritage type boot and while it's comfortable I've found they have some characteristics to be aware of. First I find them to run narrow. I have always worn an 8.5D and needed a EE in the Bull run, other than the Chelsey. The other is that the soft plain toe creases hard and pinches down and rubbed the top of my toes to the point I wouldn't want to walk very far in them. The Mac toe is like slightly stiffer sneakers.
Hopefully they don't discontinue them now that you've found something that really works for you, that's usually what happens to me when I find something I really like. I think most times it's not worth resoling but one thing you can do when the tread gets worn smooth is put some shallow grooves in them on the table saw and you'll have a bunch of new edges that really grip on slippery surfaces. You don't want to go too deep or things like pebbles can wedge in the grooves......I basically like to go at a 45 degree every inch to an inch and a half then do the same in the opposite direction creating an x or crisscross type of pattern giving grippy edges in multiple directions. I once wore a new pair of boots that weren't broken in out on the job.....Talk about a long day as I realized they were digging in just towards the top of my heels, by the end of the day my skin was blistered and worn right off..............Lesson learned, always bring your old boots along when you're breaking in a new pair.
Right! That has happened to me with a few pairs of boots and shoes! I had some nice leather Patagonia shoes that they discontinued! I was hunting them down on eBay. Great tip there on the table saw! Reminds me of my buddy who puts grooves in all his clamp handles on the table saw! 👍🏼
Great boots👍👍. If you think those are comfortable try the bull run wellingtons.... they are amazingly comfortable and they look good enough to wear anywhere
Hey Jon, great review.. I've always admired danner boots.. seeing that sno-seal reminded me of when I was a kid seeing my dad use that "blue jar" to put stuff on his shoes haha! Im thinking about purchasing a pair, I'm from Canada.. do you also have an affiliate link through Amazon Canada? Or directly through Danner?
Hi Joseph! Right On! Thanks for watching. 👍🏼 I have an amazon affiliate link. I’m unsure if it works in Canada 🇨🇦 I hope it does but maybe not. Did you try clicking the link on my website? Thanks, Jon
Thanks! 6-inch., moc toe, Sno-Seal, USA made - only way to go! It's probably not the eyelets, it's the laces. It seems the laces market has been cornered by the Chinese and laces have gone to shit. If you're lucky, you might find an Old School cobbler who has some NOS, real-deal TASLAN laces stuck away. In my experience, it's better to clean old laces than to buy the new junk. TASLAN laces used to outlive the boots. Never thought I would be washing shoe lases!
Right on! 👍Thanks. Yeah I have to find some quality laces! Since I put up those video I went through another set of laces. Time for another coat of the sno seal too!
Ive been wearing wedge sole mock toe boots for over 20 years as a concrete construction worker/contractor. There is no better type of boot for this type of work or a tradesmen, but it has to be a good brand like this one. I used to wear Sears DieHards forever but they went way downhill with quality so now switching to Danner and thorogoods. Im going to wear and compare the Thorogood wedge mock toe with the Danner bull run and also the Quarry to make a decision on which will be my new boot for rest of career
That sounds like a good plan! I also used to wear the sears Die Hard boots. So did my Dad and grandfather. I really like these Danners. I’d be curious to know your results. 😃👍🏼 Thanks for watching!
@@RightOnJonCrane ya the Sears DieHards used to be a very good boot but the last 3 pair I had the soles fell apart within 4 months, the last pair sold split of shoe in only 3 months. I have the Danner quarry on order and will be picking up some thorogoods next week
Watch out for those Thorogoods. They might now be more of a marketing company than a bootmaker. I bought a pair of their jodhpur boots to spare my feet during my yearly trips to NYC (LOTS of walking). Thought they'd be just what I needed since Thorogood sold them as service boots for cops on foot patrol. Sure were comfortable, BUT after wearing them less than 30 times over a period of about 2 1/2 years, the soles DISINTEGRATED! When I called Thorogood, they said that was the nature of the PUR soles - then why the hell use it? What really pissed me off is that they couldn't rebuild them, even on MY dime! For work (industrial construction) I always wore moc-toed Red Wings with no complaints.
Hey Jon. I appreciate the video/review, however, you might want to check out some other youtube channels that specialize in maintaining/caring for(cleaning & conditioning) shoes/boots. Trenton and Heath are a highly respected channel that has a ton of experience and are cobblers. Here is some info on caring for Danner boats, directly from Danner's website. "Try to avoid animal-based products like beeswax and mink oil. Our Danner Boot Dressing offers three benefits: it conditions, waterproofs, and adds a little shine back into the leather. The dressing is offered in three different colors: black for black boots, brown for dark brown boots, and clear for all other colors. If you're looking for a more natural finish without influencing the color of your boots, it is recommended that you use the clear boot dressing or the Danner Leather Conditioner, which offers more of a matte finish. " I understand you have stock in that wax but, probably not a best practice to properly maintain the specific leather that Danner uses. Hope that was all helpful. Best regards, and Happy New Year!
Hi Shaun, absolutely! Use what works best for you. 👍 I’ve been using Sno Seal for 30 years with great results! I do lots of leatherwork in my shop and use it on lots of different leather. I personally really like the look and protection it gives the leather. I have had these Danner Bull run boots for a year now and they look and feel great. What I can go on is my own experience. I’m sure what you recommend works great too! I know Danner has watched my video and said they thought it was great. I appreciate your feedback and recommendations!
Hi Jon, thanks for the video, nice boots I really like the sole design whith no heel block to catch on stuff, no wonder you have several tins of Snoseal, using the heat gun the leather just eats it up, lol. How long did the previous pair last,? Or are they your first, ?. Stay safe Jon, looking forward to the next one, Best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
Just got my replacement pair of mountain light's NOT mountain light II which i'll cover in a video of what the differences are, after 2 failed trips to portland they didn't have the particular one I wanted instock at the particular store so I ordered it online Wednesday got them friday morning. Before wearing the danners and eddie bauer clones I usually always had some kind of higher end salomon trail cross boots or shoes. Salomon have a 2 year warranty I believe because I was able to get a pair replaced after a year from the company as well. It pays off to be a customer of certain brands when you spend that extra money. I hope to get some nicks made eventually to treat myself someday lol =) Anywho glad you like your Danners also!
Those Danner Mountain Lights look like a classic boot! I like the style. I’ll have to check out your video. 👍🏼 I’m loving these Danner Bull Runs! My feet are happy! 😃
@@RightOnJonCrane I scored them on ebay for about $150 which in the stores and online were charging $380!! No way could I pay that, but l I know how to find the deals =) they were warranty replacements this time.
Not sure how Sno-Seal stayed in business. Like you, I have a tin I bought in 1980. It's outlasted a dozen or more boots and still got some life left. Not good for repeat business. Used to be a Seattle company. By the way, I found your channel last week and spent some quiet time in the shop watching a few videos. Good content.
Right on Zeke! 👍 Thanks for the feedback! 😃 Yeah I really like the sno seal! It’s great for finishing veg tan leather. I love the look. Happy New Year! 🎆
I’d say this is more of a work boot. The tread on the sole is not very deep. I have hiked in them but they would not be good on slippery rocks such as hiking through a river. For Hiking I recommend the Lowa Renegade GTX or the Vasque Sundowner. Right On 👍
Hmmm that’s a good question! These boots have a little bigger sole than a hiking boot. I think they would work great but perhaps a hiking boot is a bit more nimble for driving. Like the Lowa Renegade boot I showed in this video. I must say these Danners are comfortable after breaking in for a couple weeks.
@@aaronrodriguez1410 no sir, you know what I actually went with was the keen Cincinnati 6" it doesn't look like a boot you would choose for driving but man those things have kept my feet dry, they are comfortable and I have had them over a year and the whole boot has held up so far. I did get them for half off because of a military discount which factored into my decision but they have done the job I wanted them to do. plus they have a pretty wide toe box. I have worn them though rain, mud, sleet, ice, snow. cow manure 😂 i drive a rural route
@Taxation is Theft nice so the Cincinnati has held up? I'll grab those then. I'm supposed to he qualifying here in around May. Need a polishable leather upper so the center manager and occasional division manager are happy
I have a pair of 6" steel toe Bull Runs that I wear almost everyday as my field boot as a beekeeper. Once they've been waxed they are a perfect boot for beekeeping. I walk a lot in the bee yards and carry heavy stuff and they are easily the most comfortable work boots I've worn in this job. I kick supers and boomers with the steel toe and the boots are consitently covered in dirt, honey, bee s**t, wax, and sagebrush. They have never once let me down and can easily be repaired or restored at my local boot shop. Are they perfect for every job or application? Probably not, but they are the absolute bee's knees for what I do everyday. If you work a job where they will be constantly wet, then these probably aren't the boots for you. If you can't take care of your boots, then these aren't the boots for you. These are boots for big boys.
I’m a carpenter and I’ve been wearing red wing Mocs and apparently they don’t make them like they used too. Noticed faults in both pairs and they get completely tore up before a year old. Gonna try these black danners next. Definitely getting that sno seal too. Makes them look even better! Thanks for the video man
These will be my 8th pair of Danners. The US made Danners are exceptional. I used the Danner Boot Care conditioner on 3 pairs of Acadias and they look brand new. My first pair of Acadias are 8 years old and still going strong. Original everything on the boots. Even the laces. I'm looking forward to getting my black Bull Runs this week. I'll condition them and put em on. I heard it takes a week or two before they're broken in. Not a big deal when I know they're gonna bring YEARS of comfort and reliability. Thanks for your video. It was really informative.
Awesome video!
I am a big fan of Danner Boots. I have a pair of the Bull Run Boots and I am thinking about getting a different pair.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Right On! 👍🏼 Thanks for dropping a comment! I appreciate it. Right there are so many great boots out there some bad ones too! I’d be curious to know the next pair you get? 👍🏼
Thanks,
Jon
Just bought my first pair, waiting for them to arrive! Been wearing redbacks since 2016 and they’ve been great! I’ve done a lot of research and reviewing in different moc toe boots and danner seems to be the best fit for me. You’re video was awesome!
Right On! 👍🏼 That’s cool! I think you will really enjoy them. Give them a couple weeks to break in. The wax really helps. 😃🥾
Just got power and internet back after tropical storm. Good boots are worth the money and need to be cared for. Thanks for showing how. Ramsey is still here, great store! Thanks
Right On Tony! 👍🏼 Glad all is good after the storm. That’s cool that Ramsey is still there. It good to be able to go to a store like that and not always have to rely on those big box stores. Great to support the small guys.
You know you're watching a craftsman when just simple dry brushing gets them looking good already.
Right On! 👍🏼 🥾⚡️🌲
The Danner Matterhorn boots are good cold weather boots. Wore them in the Army for cold climates and snow. After retirement, have continued to wear them for hunting.
Will try some of these for knocking around.
Right On Mike! 👍 I’ll have to check out the Matterhorn boots! I could use a good winter boot!
Danner good boot.
Been wearing red wing boots the soles are kind of expensive to get redone almost just worth buying a new pair of Boots
Great looking boot nice job.like the american flag
Right On Alan! 👍🏼 🇺🇸 I really like these boots! I know those Redwings are great too. Yeah it’s interesting that it costs almost the same to resole. But if the boots all broken in and comfortable.
The Danner Bull run is a nice light heritage type boot and while it's comfortable I've found they have some characteristics to be aware of. First I find them to run narrow. I have always worn an 8.5D and needed a EE in the Bull run, other than the Chelsey. The other is that the soft plain toe creases hard and pinches down and rubbed the top of my toes to the point I wouldn't want to walk very far in them. The Mac toe is like slightly stiffer sneakers.
Hopefully they don't discontinue them now that you've found something that really works for you, that's usually what happens to me when I find something I really like.
I think most times it's not worth resoling but one thing you can do when the tread gets worn smooth is put some shallow grooves in them on the table saw and you'll have a bunch of new edges that really grip on slippery surfaces. You don't want to go too deep or things like pebbles can wedge in the grooves......I basically like to go at a 45 degree every inch to an inch and a half then do the same in the opposite direction creating an x or crisscross type of pattern giving grippy edges in multiple directions.
I once wore a new pair of boots that weren't broken in out on the job.....Talk about a long day as I realized they were digging in just towards the top of my heels, by the end of the day my skin was blistered and worn right off..............Lesson learned, always bring your old boots along when you're breaking in a new pair.
Right! That has happened to me with a few pairs of boots and shoes! I had some nice leather Patagonia shoes that they discontinued! I was hunting them down on eBay. Great tip there on the table saw! Reminds me of my buddy who puts grooves in all his clamp handles on the table saw! 👍🏼
Great boots👍👍. If you think those are comfortable try the bull run wellingtons.... they are amazingly comfortable and they look good enough to wear anywhere
Ah very cool! That’s for the tip! I’ll have to try them out. 👍🏼 Right On!
Nice review Jon-san,
I'll slide into a pair of those when I wear out the cheapo boots I currently have.
Thanks for the great videos - keep em comin'
Thanks Ty! You won’t regret it! They are so comfortable. 😃
Right on jon! American made too! Keep our men and women working . Roger
Thanks Roger! 👍🏼 Yes it nice to know this boot was made just a few hours away! 😃🌲🥾⛺️🌲
Good look. Just ordered the the non-mock toe version. I will wax them out of the box now after your great tips. Cheers
Learned about Snow Seal in Scouts, love the stuff! Great review and tutorial!!! 😃👍
(My GF always wonders why I keep all my old toothbrushes)
Thanks John! 👍🏼🌲⛺️🌲 I’m sure I learned about sno seal in scouts too! Like so many things. Right! I can’t have enough old toothbrushes. 🤣 🦷
The Scout knows what he'd talking about.
Hey Jon, great review.. I've always admired danner boots.. seeing that sno-seal reminded me of when I was a kid seeing my dad use that "blue jar" to put stuff on his shoes haha! Im thinking about purchasing a pair, I'm from Canada.. do you also have an affiliate link through Amazon Canada? Or directly through Danner?
Hi Joseph! Right On! Thanks for watching. 👍🏼 I have an amazon affiliate link. I’m unsure if it works in Canada 🇨🇦 I hope it does but maybe not. Did you try clicking the link on my website?
Thanks,
Jon
Nice looking boots. I have been using Sno-Seal all of my life, great product.
Right On Randy! 👍🏼 I just love that Sno Seal! That’s cool you use it and know it well. I’m putting it on all kinds of stuff. 😃⚡️
Thanks! 6-inch., moc toe, Sno-Seal, USA made - only way to go! It's probably not the eyelets, it's the laces. It seems the laces market has been cornered by the Chinese and laces have gone to shit. If you're lucky, you might find an Old School cobbler who has some NOS, real-deal TASLAN laces stuck away. In my experience, it's better to clean old laces than to buy the new junk. TASLAN laces used to outlive the boots. Never thought I would be washing shoe lases!
Right on! 👍Thanks. Yeah I have to find some quality laces! Since I put up those video I went through another set of laces.
Time for another coat of the sno seal too!
Ive been wearing wedge sole mock toe boots for over 20 years as a concrete construction worker/contractor. There is no better type of boot for this type of work or a tradesmen, but it has to be a good brand like this one. I used to wear Sears DieHards forever but they went way downhill with quality so now switching to Danner and thorogoods. Im going to wear and compare the Thorogood wedge mock toe with the Danner bull run and also the Quarry to make a decision on which will be my new boot for rest of career
That sounds like a good plan! I also used to wear the sears Die Hard boots. So did my Dad and grandfather. I really like these Danners. I’d be curious to know your results. 😃👍🏼 Thanks for watching!
@@RightOnJonCrane ya the Sears DieHards used to be a very good boot but the last 3 pair I had the soles fell apart within 4 months, the last pair sold split of shoe in only 3 months.
I have the Danner quarry on order and will be picking up some thorogoods next week
Check out the redwing 405. Extremely comfortable and waterproof
Watch out for those Thorogoods. They might now be more of a marketing company than a bootmaker. I bought a pair of their jodhpur boots to spare my feet during my yearly trips to NYC (LOTS of walking). Thought they'd be just what I needed since Thorogood sold them as service boots for cops on foot patrol. Sure were comfortable, BUT after wearing them less than 30 times over a period of about 2 1/2 years, the soles DISINTEGRATED! When I called Thorogood, they said that was the nature of the PUR soles - then why the hell use it? What really pissed me off is that they couldn't rebuild them, even on MY dime! For work (industrial construction) I always wore moc-toed Red Wings with no complaints.
Hey Jon. I appreciate the video/review, however, you might want to check out some other youtube channels that specialize in maintaining/caring for(cleaning & conditioning) shoes/boots. Trenton and Heath are a highly respected channel that has a ton of experience and are cobblers. Here is some info on caring for Danner boats, directly from Danner's website. "Try to avoid animal-based products like beeswax and mink oil. Our Danner Boot Dressing offers three benefits: it conditions, waterproofs, and adds a little shine back into the leather. The dressing is offered in three different colors: black for black boots, brown for dark brown boots, and clear for all other colors. If you're looking for a more natural finish without influencing the color of your boots, it is recommended that you use the clear boot dressing or the Danner Leather Conditioner, which offers more of a matte finish.
" I understand you have stock in that wax but, probably not a best practice to properly maintain the specific leather that Danner uses. Hope that was all helpful.
Best regards, and Happy New Year!
Hi Shaun, absolutely! Use what works best for you. 👍 I’ve been using Sno Seal for 30 years with great results! I do lots of leatherwork in my shop and use it on lots of different leather. I personally really like the look and protection it gives the leather. I have had these Danner Bull run boots for a year now and they look and feel great. What I can go on is my own experience. I’m sure what you recommend works great too! I know Danner has watched my video and said they thought it was great. I appreciate your feedback and recommendations!
Hi Jon, thanks for the video, nice boots I really like the sole design whith no heel block to catch on stuff, no wonder you have several tins of Snoseal, using the heat gun the leather just eats it up, lol. How long did the previous pair last,? Or are they your first, ?. Stay safe Jon, looking forward to the next one, Best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
Right On Stuart! 👍🏼🥾 This is my first pair of Danners in a long time. I’m really enjoying them. Good for the shop, haven’t had them out on a trail.
Thank you Jon
Right On James! 👍 These boots are great! On my feet right now. Wear them everyday!
Good as new 🇬🇧✊🏻 right on Jon
Right On Jim! 👍🏼 A little TLC goes a long way. 🌲🥾🛶⛺️🌲
Just got my replacement pair of mountain light's NOT mountain light II which i'll cover in a video of what the differences are, after 2 failed trips to portland they didn't have the particular one I wanted instock at the particular store so I ordered it online Wednesday got them friday morning. Before wearing the danners and eddie bauer clones I usually always had some kind of higher end salomon trail cross boots or shoes. Salomon have a 2 year warranty I believe because I was able to get a pair replaced after a year from the company as well. It pays off to be a customer of certain brands when you spend that extra money. I hope to get some nicks made eventually to treat myself someday lol =) Anywho glad you like your Danners also!
Those Danner Mountain Lights look like a classic boot! I like the style. I’ll have to check out your video. 👍🏼 I’m loving these Danner Bull Runs! My feet are happy! 😃
@@RightOnJonCrane I scored them on ebay for about $150 which in the stores and online were charging $380!! No way could I pay that, but l I know how to find the deals =) they were warranty replacements this time.
Yota Doug's Tool Collecting Channel That’s a great deal! 👍🏼🥾🌲🏔
Not sure how Sno-Seal stayed in business. Like you, I have a tin I bought in 1980. It's outlasted a dozen or more boots and still got some life left. Not good for repeat business. Used to be a Seattle company. By the way, I found your channel last week and spent some quiet time in the shop watching a few videos. Good content.
Right on Zeke! 👍 Thanks for the feedback! 😃 Yeah I really like the sno seal! It’s great for finishing veg tan leather. I love the look. Happy New Year! 🎆
Did you go outdoors hiking in these boots would they be good for someone who works in the woods?
I’d say this is more of a work boot. The tread on the sole is not very deep. I have hiked in them but they would not be good on slippery rocks such as hiking through a river. For Hiking I recommend the Lowa Renegade GTX or the Vasque Sundowner. Right On 👍
He kinda sounds like collin robinson from what we do in the shadows. Good review though
Do those boots have steel toe???
These Bull Run boots were harder to break in than my Red Wing 875!!!
The black is sharp af out of the box but looks like balls when dirty. Shows dirt way more than tan/brown. Bummer. Liked the black look tho
I just order then yesterday
Right On! 👍 You will enjoy them! I’ve got mine on right now!
would these be good for a UPS driver? I use merrell hiking boots but really want to know all my options
Hmmm that’s a good question! These boots have a little bigger sole than a hiking boot. I think they would work great but perhaps a hiking boot is a bit more nimble for driving. Like the Lowa Renegade boot I showed in this video. I must say these Danners are comfortable after breaking in for a couple weeks.
@@RightOnJonCrane thank you for the feedback!
@Taxation is Theft did you get them for driving?
@@aaronrodriguez1410 no sir, you know what I actually went with was the keen Cincinnati 6" it doesn't look like a boot you would choose for driving but man those things have kept my feet dry, they are comfortable and I have had them over a year and the whole boot has held up so far.
I did get them for half off because of a military discount which factored into my decision but they have done the job I wanted them to do. plus they have a pretty wide toe box. I have worn them though rain, mud, sleet, ice, snow. cow manure 😂 i drive a rural route
@Taxation is Theft nice so the Cincinnati has held up? I'll grab those then. I'm supposed to he qualifying here in around May. Need a polishable leather upper so the center manager and occasional division manager are happy
Are u a size 12 in sneakers ? Like if u wear nike’s, do u wear a 12 or a size 11 1/2 in sneakers
Hi , I am a size 12 in both sneakers and these boots. I know everyone’s feet are a little different. 🦶 🥾
I have a pair of 6" steel toe Bull Runs that I wear almost everyday as my field boot as a beekeeper. Once they've been waxed they are a perfect boot for beekeeping. I walk a lot in the bee yards and carry heavy stuff and they are easily the most comfortable work boots I've worn in this job. I kick supers and boomers with the steel toe and the boots are consitently covered in dirt, honey, bee s**t, wax, and sagebrush. They have never once let me down and can easily be repaired or restored at my local boot shop.
Are they perfect for every job or application? Probably not, but they are the absolute bee's knees for what I do everyday. If you work a job where they will be constantly wet, then these probably aren't the boots for you. If you can't take care of your boots, then these aren't the boots for you. These are boots for big boys.
Gosh that snow deal just absolutely ruined the appearance of the beautiful leather
Seal*
Really wish these were waterproof
They will be . . . once you apply the Sno-Seal, No Gortex needed