Boot lifespan? Danner Pronghorns not holding up

[tormenter]

The just don't make good boots like they used. Basic hunting boots 30years ago lasted for years -like everyone is agreeing we are doing good to get more than a year or two out of them. I like Danners but they sure don't last very long.

I usually turn my elk boots into pheasant boots after a season or two to help justify the costs.

 

[belshawelk]

I was a Danner guy for years. Wanted to support a local Oregon company. Last two pairs were horrible. Starting leaking and breaking down after just a couple years. Spent the extra money and went to Kenetrek. Best decision I made.

 

[winmag]

Doesn’t seem to matter what brand I wear, they lose their waterproofness after a year or less. I’ve never had seam or sole issues in that time period though. For many years I’ve been wearing Scarpa. They come with a 1 year warranty, so I submit a claim after 11 months, get another pair for free, to essentially get 2 years per purchase.

I wear older boots that have already lost their waterproofness when around cactus. Some of these are approaching 10 years old and the construction is still good.

Boots are consumable. They’re like brake pads. They’re not going to last forever. I don’t mind spending the money to take care of my feet.

 

[Irrelevant]

Many years is the answer for most of my boots. I typically see the soles lose the "grippiness" before I actually wear through them. But I also spread my use over 3-4 boots at a time based on activity. I haven't heard anything good about danner in a long time

 

[mtmuley]

Doesn’t seem to matter what brand I wear, they lose their waterproofness after a year or less. I’ve never had seam or sole issues in that time period though. For many years I’ve been wearing Scarpa. They come with a 1 year warranty, so I submit a claim after 11 months, get another pair for free, to essentially get 2 years per purchase.

Vortex boots. I couldn't do that. mtmuley

 

[winmag]

Vortex boots. I couldn't do that. mtmuley

Same results with the high end Lowa, Kenetrek, and Zamberlains I wore. If you hunt in the mountains and rocks nothing lasts.

I bet I could get 10 years out of a pair if I just walked to my tree stand from my side by side though.

 

[mtmuley]

Same results with the high end Lowa, Kenetrek, and Zamberlains I wore. If you hunt in the mountains and rocks nothing lasts.

I bet I could get 10 years out of a pair if I just walked to my tree stand from my side by side though.

You can wear out a pair of high end boots in one year? mtmuley