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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Danner Boots are Exclusive to Huckberry — Get Your Pair Now

Danner men's boots review.

It seems that as we roll into the autumn months in earnest, there’s never been a better time to amp up your rotation of the best boots for men (and the best autumn style for men, period), ehh? It’s a topic we’ve covered frequently in the past few days, weeks and months on this Brooklyn style blog, but today’s entry into the menswear pantheon might be the best one yet: It’s an exclusive offering from the good folks at Huckberry, masters of the best rugged menswear and gear for guys.

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And yet again, they’ve tapped their Pacific Northwest partners at Danner for a run of boots (quite literally, a run of boots from the Danner Bull Run Collection) that just so happens to be exclusive to Huckberry. Didn’t I say there had never been a better time to upgrade your boots rotation?

And the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Exclusive Collection features two options to step things up in rugged, durable fashion: There’s a particularly hard-wearing moc toe option, but the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots are my personal favorite, and the pair we’ll be diving into today (pay attention, class!).

Step things up this season with the enviable construction of the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots — Danner goes all out with USA-made construction and the brand’s trademark wedge outsole for rebound, support, traction and comfort (yes, they can do all of those things… and more, I’d wager). The Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots also get the small details absolutely correct, including a hand-painted heel counter edge, along with exclusive Huckberry deboss detailing on the heel.

The upper is fashioned from a hard-wearing oiled suede, the kind of fabrication that Western frontiersmen would have used in days gone by. Huckberry also tells it best by noting that “in addition to resisting dirt, moisture, and scrapes, the upper will take on a unique patina as you wear it,” and that’s something I’d work on right away (developing that patina, that is).

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If you ask me, the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots can be worn just about any rugged way you please, be that with olive chinos and a light blue chambray shirt, a thermal henley and a shawl cardigan or dark blue jeans and a trusty pocket tee-plus-waxed-trucker jacket combination — luckily, you can find a new slew of style favorites to complement the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots online at your favorite retailer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry x Danner Mountain Moc Boots Are Perfect for Early Spring

Huckberry x Danner boots.

‘Tis the season to…lace ’em up some of the best new boots for men and get out there, is it not? That’s certainly the case in my neck of the woods, and in my experience, you know exactly where to go to give your footwear game a refresh. Of course, that would be Huckberry, a longtime favorite and a retailer that knows that gear gets the job done.

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And fittingly enough, they’ve once again teamed up with Danner for a new Huckberry x Danner collaboration that might be the coolest yet between the heritage bootmaker and everyone’s favorite rugged, versatile gear retailer. You very well might remember the Huckberry x Danner Vertigo 917 Gold Rush Boots, which fused sporty appeal and sneakerboot style with a hiking boot silhouette, but the latest and greatest ups the ante even further.

Best moc toe boots for men.

The Huckberry x Danner 917 Mountain Moc Boots fuse the best of the past with the best of the present, and that’s an understatement. These boots draw inspiration from Danner’s 1960s moc toe boots, but they’re then brought forward into the 21st century with a durable, springy Vibram outsole and a GORE-TEX liner.

They also boast handsome accents of brown leather alongside suede, with three-eyelet moc toe construction for casually cool, rugged appeal — whether paired with stretch light wash jeans or olive chinos from Huckberry.

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Those both translate to durability, comfort and plenty of cushioning, plus a stay-dry quality that spring demands when it comes to the best boots for men. It’s a hybrid style with the best qualities of a moc toe boot, as well as a sneakerboot, and that’s something your footwear wardrobe could surely use this spring. Remember, the Huckberry x Danner 917 Mountain Moc Boots are a limited-edition offering, and if they’re anything like past Huckberry x Danner collabs, they’re sure to sell out sooner rather than later.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots are the Coolest New Fall Boots to Buy Now

There are surely more than a few style situations on the horizon for you this fall (and myself!) that are going to require you to lace up a pair of the most rugged boots for men. It could be something as light-spirited as a brisk morning tailgate, something in-between like a coffee shop visit and brewery beers, or something more hard-wearing, like a day hike or a upstate getaway.

For those situations and more, meet your new favorite pair of boots, courtesy of Taylor Stitch and Danner.

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The two standout West Coast brands — Danner with decades of Pacific Northwest bootmaking excellence, Taylor Stitch with nearly 15 years of crafting the best modern menswear — teamed up on the new Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots.

The resulting pair is an ode to Danner’s lightweight Ridge Hiker, with customary Danner performance details (the brand makes some of my favorite pairs of men’s boots), not to mention Taylor Stitch’s uniquely stylish point of view. And the Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots fit nicely in both worlds, with the proper style details and performance specs to match.

Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots 2023.

The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots start from the ground up, literally, with a sturdy yet comfortable Vibram® Kletterlift Thin outsole, the kind that can grip slippery terrain with ease. For even more comfort, they’re amped up with a removable Ortholite footbed, while a GORE-TEX waterproof liner keeps your feet dry. The rich dark brown pebbled leather is distinctive and will develop a handsome patina with age, but it’s the dry-waxed camo side inserts that give these boots an extra dash of style.

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

The Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots are resoleable, which is great news — you’ll have these USA-made men’s boots for years to come. Speed hooks deliver a secure fit and a classic hiking boot touch, which is ideal for even more stability on uneven terrain.

Of course, you can rock the Taylor Stitch x Danner Ridge Boots more simply, say with a pair of Taylor Stitch indigo denim and a Taylor Stitch workshirt, for easygoing fall pursuits aplenty. Get ahead of the curve and invest in the best for early fall with the latest and greatest from Danner and Taylor Stitch.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Danner x Huckberry & Martin Scorsese’s New Movie

Best summer shoes for men.

My friends, step on out into the wilderness of this upcoming spring weekend the right way: First, watch the trailer for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” by the remarkable Martin Scorsese (not something I’ve shouted out on this blog very often!). Then, and only then, quite literally step out wearing a pair of the very new Huckberry x Danner sandals, the kind of rugged, durable pair of stylish men’s footwear that doesn’t quite come around all that often.

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Best summer sandals for men.

Slide on into them and then get ready to tackle your next adventure, because Lord knows, the Huckberry crew has you ready for whatever lies ahead. As for me, I’ll be staying busy with my many freelance writing pursuits, chief among them a feature at the always-reliable Atwood Magazine covering a solo LP from one of my favorite drummers. For now, log in via my Instagram, and as always: Stay stylish!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiker Boots – The Best Fall Hiking Boots for Men

Best hiking boots for men

Sometimes, it takes the perfect menswear partnership between two of your favorite menswear brands to make you think differently about a certain category. Take the best men’s hiking boots, for instance. Hiking boots are certainly functional, but they’re not often all that sleek, stylish or rugged, and not often all three of those things at once — until the advent of the Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots, that is.

Think of them like your new favorite pair of hiking boots, and an ideal partnership between Portland-based Danner and legendary Pacific Northwest heritage retailer Filson. Does it get much better than that? Certainly not in my book.

After all, the good folks at Filson definitely know how to outfit guys with the best rugged gear for men, from warm wool jackets to dependable denim and of course, A-plus footwear (not limited to just the Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots, of course).

The two brands have, of course, teamed up on the best early fall boots, and this partnership returns just in time for you to get off-trail — or at least get to a cabin getaway — for brisk seasonal adventures. Let’s look more at what makes ’em tick, shall we?

Best fall hiking boots for men.

The Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots are reliable in all the right ways from the ground up, starting with the flexible, lightweight-yet-grippy Vibram outsole for springy comfort on muddy, slick trails. Plus, the Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots are fully waterproof and inspired by the spirit of the great outdoors connecting the two brands — think of them like the perfect blend of throwback Filson style and modern Danner footwear performance.

The end result? Easily some of the best hiking boots for men.

Leather and textile GORE-TEX uppers are blended with mesh for breathability while still keeping that crucial waterproof performance intact. They’re the ideal hybrid design to meet the demands of the trail and the town (the Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots are certainly more like sneaker boots than traditional hikers, for starters).

You can wear these stylish, reliable hikers with Filson’s Tin Cloth Pants or with stretch jeans, and of course, the Filson x Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Boots wear nicely with Filson flannel shirting or your favorite henley. The right mix of performance and style is yours for under $220 with this exceptional pair of collaborative boots.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Danner x Huckberry Boots are the Best Men’s Boots to Buy This Fall

We’ve hit the point in the fall season where you’ve hopefully got plenty of fall style essentials on lock, be it one of the best workshirts, your new favorite henley or of course, a pair of the most rugged men’s boots. That’s where today’s essential Thursday Buy comes into play, and I think you’re going to like what you see. The Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots are impossibly rugged, well-designed, seriously cool and expertly crafted — and then some. To say they’re everything you should look for in a pair of the best boots for men doesn’t quite do it justice, either. Let’s keep diving in, shall we?

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Of course, the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots blend the best of both worlds when it comes to Huckberry’s focus on rugged gear and Danner’s focus on top-notch craftsmanship. The good folks at both companies just understand the spirit of adventure and style — plus functionality.

It all comes together in the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots, which blend handsome full-grain leather with upper side inserts made using waxed canvas from Flint and Tinder’s Waxed Trucker Jacket.

It certainly gets even better from there when it comes to the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots. This exclusive collaboration (limited to just 600 pairs) turns the already-impressive Danner Light into a thing of rugged beauty, complete with comfort (the Vibram® Christy outsole) and dependability. The Texas Tan leather is stylish and versatile in its own right, while the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots offer a snug fit in extreme conditions thanks to speed lacing on the upper.

If you want a pair of exclusive boots made with exceptional quality top of mind, the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots are the pair you need to shop now — and there are only 600 pairs available, so act quickly.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Danner’s Bull Run Boots are Now Under $150 at UNCRATE

Danner Bull Run Lux Boots

Score a great deal on some of the best men’s boots for winter and beyond.

We tend to cover quite a bit of the best men’s gear each week viaThe Sunday Sale, from the best Chelsea boots for men to a deal on one of the best men’s watches. And if you read the blog on the regular, it’s assuredly not the first time you’re hearing about the best on-sale gear at UNCRATE, either. From the boots worn by James Bond to one of the best winter jackets for men, the UNCRATE Surplus section has plenty of stellar styles up for grabs, and at great discounts. That includes today’s featured pick: The Danner Bull Run Lux Boots, some of the best men’s winter boots, and they just so happen to be on sale for under $150. If you’re doing the math, that means you’re getting a 30 percent discount on a pair of American-made boots from the lauded Pacific Northwest heritage brand. In these winter doldrums, that’s the kind of deal not to be missed, wouldn’t you agree? But what makes these boots so special, what makes these boots really tick? It starts with the nubuck leather, designed to break in over time while standing up to the elements with ease.

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It’s the rugged moc toe construction that sets these durable, dependable boots apart from the pack.

From the durable moc toe build to the stitchdown construction (a sturdy way of attaching the upper to the Vibram wedge sole), these boots should definitely be able to stand up to anything you throw at ’em. The Danner Bull Run Lux Boots really are designed for all-day comfort, too — it’s all thanks to that Vibram wedge sole, which provides traction and bounce. You’re also getting versatility in terms of style, seeing as this particular pair of rugged leather moc toe boots should wear nicely with everything from olive chinos to classic dark blue denim on your bottom half.

Up top, you can mix and match other rugged style staples with ease, including your favorite pocket T-shirt (when the weather warms up) or a rugged trucker jacket and a thermal shirt (for fighting winter weather right now). The thing is, these are a nearly timeless pair of classic leather boots designed to work as hard as you do (or designed to relax in style afterwards, as well). Wear ’em to a heated brewery beer garden, take them on the trail or lace them up for an early morning of yard work — the Danner Bull Run Lux Boots get the job done, and it’s great news that you can get them on sale at UNCRATE right now.

SHOP: The Danner Bull Run Lux Boots

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get James Bond’s Danner Boots Today at UNCRATE

A James Bond-approved pair of rugged hiking boots from Danner.

Yes, folks. You read that headline right. You can now get the same pair of Danner boots as worn by James Bond in Spectre, and you can pick them up from an all-American brand at UNCRATE. The good folks at UNCRATE have an uncanny knack for stocking and selling the best gear for men across the board, including the Barbour jacket worn in Skyfall by the immortal secret agent, so it should come as no surprise that they’re now selling the best boots for fall … and with that added 007 appeal, too. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the next James Bond movie, No Time To Die, releases next month. But back to your new favorite boots. The Danner Mountain Light II Bond Boots check all the right boxes if you want a pair of rugged boots for fall, not least being the fact that the special all-black colorway was made especially for alpine scenes in Spectre. To top it off, they’ve got all the rugged appeal you could hope to want from Danner boots, including the use of a GORE-TEX waterproof lining and of course, that famous Danner construction.

SHOP: The Danner Mountain II Light Bond Boots at UNCRATE 

HELM Boots

Some of the coolest, most rugged boots you can buy right now.

They’re exactly the sort of tactically minded, functional boots a secret agent might need when in the alpines, and that makes them some of the best men’s boots you can buy right now, from the Vibram outsole to the sleek black hardware. Much like, say the Filson x Danner Combat Hikers, these tough boots were made for all kinds of seasonal adventures (that waterproof lining certainly helps). Yes indeed, the Danner Mountain Light II Bond Boots will wear especially well with tan work pants and a rugged chambray shirt for fall day trips or brewery beer runs, and they’ll also work quite nicely with, say, black trousers and a black bomber jacket, a la Bond himself. You can’t go wrong with Danner boots, and when those boots are Bond-approved, that’s even better.

SHOP: The Danner Mountain II Light Bond Boots at UNCRATE 

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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Danner x Huckberry Mountain Pass Gold Rush Boots

Outstandingly rugged and versatile leather boots from Huckberry and Danner, yet again.

Call me crazy, but to me, there’s never been a better time to buy some of the best men’s hiking boots. Why’s that? Well, even for a guy like me — with only nearby nature trails around in Brooklyn — summer is still one of the best times to go hiking. What’s more, it’s a great time to  break out all your summer style essentials in a socially distanced-yet-rugged fashion, hence, the best hiking boots you see here today.  Crucially, the Danner x Huckberry Mountain Pass Gold Rush Boots carry on the wildly successful (and fast-selling!) Danner x Huckberry partnership, blending rugged functionality with interminably cool style and long-lasting dependability. What that means is that these Huckberry x Danner boots are going to last you past summer and into fall and winter with ease, quite possibly making them some of the best men’s boots in your rotation … period. With the kind of history and quality that only Danner can bring to the table, these rugged leather hiking boots are yet another gem to add to your list of style essentials from Huckberry (they’re selling fast though, so be sure to check out other hiking boots from Huckberry as needed).

SHOP: The Danner x Huckberry Mountain Pass Gold Rush Boots

Details help separate these boots from the rest of your rotation.

As one would hope with some of the best men’s hiking boots out there, these boots channel historical style inspiration to go along with the sort of modern functionality we all need these days. For starters, these rugged leather boots are so named because of, well, the gold rush that led frontiersmen to settle in Huckberry’s hometown of San Francisco (and the rich leather has a nice golden color to it, as well). It gets better, though — these Danner x Huckberry hiking boots update the Mountain Pass silhouette, a staple of the super-premium Portland Select line crafted by these Northwest footwear artisans. Add to that the Vibram outsole for flexibility and comfort, top it off with full-grain leather to break in nicely over time, then lace it all up with striking burgundy laces for some of the most classic hiking boots you ever did see. Last but certainly not least, these are topped off with a GORE-TEX lining for the utmost in standout construction — they’re a USA-made pair of leather boots, through and through. Do the Danner x Huckberry Mountain Pass Gold Rush Boots check all the right boxes? They assuredly do, and then some. Get yourself a pair while you still can.

SHOP: The Danner x Huckberry Mountain Pass Gold Rush Boots

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Michigan Craft Beer, Shinola’s New Watch & The Best Boots for November

If you didn’t feel in the holiday spirit yet, well, step right this way with these rugged Rancourt boots.

Although I’ll be in Brooklyn this weekend (likely wearing a pair of rugged leather boots very similar to the excellent Rancourt & Co. leather boots shown above!), my mind is back on my home state of Michigan, and in particular, my alma mater, Michigan State University. I was just in East Lansing last weekend for a terrific time with old college friends, filled with beers at HopCat (a staple of my senior year) and Crunchy’s, along with some Michigan State football. It’s of course with football in mind that I’ll be enjoying craft beer back in my new home borough this weekend — it’s Michigan vs. Michigan State on Saturday, after all! It’s a rivalry that meant a lot to me as a student, and means even more now that I’m farther away from campus. I’ll be finding a sports bar in Brooklyn to hunker down for the game, likely followed by a round of (hopefully!) celebratory beers at the always-excellent Threes Brewing. If your plans involve college football as well, I wish you nothing but luck! And if they involve more frenzied pursuits — such as starting your holiday shopping early — then I’d suggest you A) Check out the below Friday Read and B) Check out the never-not-outstanding Huckberry 2019 Gift Guide, packed with gear like the above Rancourt & Co. leather boots, plus plenty of stylish stocking stuffers. In the meantime, the below reading and gear picks ought to get you started — agreed?

  • Let’s get this weekend started accordingly the right way, yes? I’m talking, of course, about one of the best new beers to try now, covered by yours truly at GearMoose. That beer would be the rich, utterly satisfying Perrin Brewing S’more Stout, a fittingly inspired beer for cold Michigan (and New York) winters. I can’t wait to get my hands on some when I’m back in the Mitten State.
  • Speaking of my home state of Michigan — as has been on my mind this week — it only makes sense that Shinola would come up in conversation here. In fact, over at GearMoose once more, I covered the Shinola Bronze Monster, a durable, tough-as-heck timepiece with plenty of style points built right in. Did I mention it draws design inspiration from Detroit’s Prohibition smugglers? Yes, it’s got plenty going for it, too. Wear it with your favorite henley and tough chore pants on a chilly winter weekend.
  • OK, let’s keep it rolling when it comes to rugged weekend gear and perhaps more importantly, rugged winter boots. I covered the Danner Pub Garden Boots here on the blog just last week, and if you missed that feature, now’s your chance to catch up. They’re fit for the trail, the town, and indeed, the pub, easily. They’ll also wear particularly well with, say, a classic Barbour jacket and rugged work pants.

OK, those are all the style quick hits and men’s style news updates I’ve got for you this week. If you’re still searching for the best gifts for everyone on your list (and it never hurts to start as early as possible!), well, then head to my roundup of some of the best gear for November. From flannel shirts to chukka boots to the best whiskey glasses for the spirits lover, that post has something for everyone (if I do say so myself). OK, it’s time to get ready for some football. Cheers!