Our verdict
Where there are long groomed trails to conquer, turn to the mighty plush Panorama and go further and farther. This day hiking boot from Danner will get you locked and loaded on day one, all while keeping you in high gear at all times. Its dapperness lends versatility, too, giving you enough reason to wear it outside hikes.
Pros
- Quite comfy
- Fantastic fit
- Supportive
- Scrambling-capable grip
- Light
- Quick on and off
- Great craftsmanship
- Casual appeal
Cons
- Slippery laces
- Stiff at first
- Top 12% most popular hiking boots
Danner Mountain 600
The Panorama is one part hiking-formidable, and one part charm. Purchase it if:
- You want just one pair of kicks for trail adventures and work.
- Mild approach inclines are part of your hiking route.
- Suede hiking boots with a fresh twist are what you're after.
Who should not buy it
You want just one pair of Danner Trail 2650 Mid GTX is a great alternative to the Panorama. Also, the Track and field is devoid of criticisms concerning its laces, so check it out instead.
Exceptionally plush to the touch
Many hikers can't get enough of the suppleness of the Danner Panorama. "They feel super comfortable" and "very good feeling shoes" are two incredible remarks about it.
That said, the featured boot requires a bit of a break-in period. Some reports say that there's mild to moderate stiffness around its forefoot initially.
The Panorama's marvelous fit
This Danner trail boot is glove-like, and numerous reviewers agree. Fit-wise, the Danner Panorama is "outstanding thus far," says an experienced trail-goer. They also say that its wide version is "amazing!"
Supportive yet not clunky
The Danner Panorama is remarkably supportive, according to experienced adventurers. It "gives my feet awesome support," says one of them.
Don't write off this kick as heavy, though, as some might be led to believe (there's a notion that supportive boots are always weighty). The Panorama is actually pretty light, weighing only a measly 524 g apiece. It undercuts the average weight by 44 g.
A double knot is the way to go
"They keep slipping" is how one tester finds the Danner Panorama's unruly laces. He also says that it's a bit hard to tighten them fully.
Danner Panorama: Grippy even on mild climbs
There are those who find great tenacity in the Panorama. Its sticking prowess is even "reliable for light scrambling," says one of them.
It's all in the details
With comments such as "great construction" and "quality of construction is excellent," the Panorama can be called a boot crafted with extra care and attention.
Its design also gives it a "very casual appearance," says a non-professional reviewer. The same commenter believes that it's more casually appealing than boots from Salewa, Las Sportiva, and The North Face.
is a great alternative to the Panorama. Also, the
It's been reported that the Danner Panorama might not be protected enough for trails with highly abrasive hazards. One hiker dissuades adventurers from cutting through jagged rocks and scratchy debris in it.
