Thanks to Danner for sending me these boots. As always, all opinions are my own. 

Danner boots are, without question, my husband’s favorite work boots. He’s worn Danner boots since he started working as an electrician over ten years ago, but in 2021 there were serious supply chain issues and Danner only had some of the shorter styles in stock. The 8″ options work best for his career and he ended up needing to purchase boots from a different company. After wearing them for about six months, he started to have back pain, plantar fasciitis, and achilles tendon pain-it was CRAZY how quickly he started to have these issues after he stopped wearing Danner boots. Needless to say, as soon as Danner had 8″ boots in stock again, he requested a pair and has already seen significant improvement in these issues over the past couple weeks! 

Danner Vicious 8″ Brown Insulated 400G Composite Toe Boots

First off, the thing that sets Danner apart from other brands is that their leather goes through six different tests before being approved for production. This makes them the most durable form of leather! The workmanship is evident in how long these boots last; Tyler wore his last pair for over two years of full-time work before they needed to be replaced. 

These boots also have a speed lace system with special hardware that makes them easy to tighten. Tyler’s usually running “right on time” for work so this helps him get out the door faster – ha! The 400G high-performance Thinsulate Ultra Insulation keeps his feet warm and the GORE-TEX liners are 100% waterproof and breathable. As a commercial electrician, Tyler is typically working indoors but whether the building has heat or air-conditioning completely depends on how far along the project is, so he needs boots that can accommodate both cold and warm weather. 

Another important feature of these boots is that they have Electrical Hazard Protection. Electrical hazard (EH) footwear is manufactured with non-conductive electrical shock resistant soles and heels. As you can imagine, this gives me some comfort when I know that Tyler is working with electricity every day. 

When I was looking for Tyler’s first pair of boots, he told me he needed toe protection but that he didn’t want steel-toe boots. These Danner Vicious Boots have a composite toe, or NMT (non-metallic toe), which is a great alternative. It meets or exceeds protection standards and the real bonus is that because it’s non-metallic, it doesn’t transmit heat or cold or set off metal detectors.

For Tyler, the most important thing about boots is that they’re comfortable. He usually works between ten and twelve hour shifts, four to five days a week. This means he’s wearing the boots more than any other footwear. Danner’s comfort is unmatched, even over long period of wear. Tyler recommends these boots to all his co-workers and friends who are also in the construction industry!

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Amber

Hi there! I’m Amber, a 34 year old wife and mom of two from central Minnesota. I love to be outside with my family anywhere the weather is warm (which means I spend half the year freezing). We’re a homeschooling family that loves to travel as often as possible! When I have a spare free moment, I love to read, take photos, and scrapbook. I’m interested in anything that makes life more fun; I also love socializing and sharing about my favorite products!

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