The Danner Mountain 600 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Danner Mountain 600 is a versatile hiking boot designed for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer the agility of a trail running shoe. With its well-cushioned midsole and supportive interior, this boot is ideal for those tackling lighter trails with comfort in mind. The traction provided on moderate terrains is reliable, making it suitable for various hiking conditions while maintaining an appealing design.


Pros

  • Awesome for casual use
  • Supportive
  • Oustanding grip
  • Durable
  • Feels light
  • Great out of the box
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Debris gets into the boot
  • Not for technical hiking

Key Features

  • Waterproof construction using 100% Danner Dry barrier to keep your feet dry while allowing moisture to escape.
  • Durable upper made from smooth suede or full-grain leather, built to withstand rigorous trails.
  • Ortholite triple-density footbed for maximum comfort and support, featuring open-cell construction for better heat dissipation.
  • SPE midsole crafted from rubberized EVA for enhanced durability and cushioning without added weight.
  • Slip-resistant Vibram Fuga outsole designed with self-adapting lugs for traction on both wet and dry surfaces.

Specifications

  • Fabric type: Waterproof suede upper and durable full-grain leather upper.
  • Origin: Imported.
  • Sole material: Vibram Fuga Outsole for superior grip.
  • Shaft height: 5.25 inches for optimal ankle support.

Danner Mountain 600 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Danner Mountain 600 Scarpa Terra GTX Danner Jag Scarpa Boreas GTX
Price $200 $249 $200 $229
Trail terrain Light Moderate Light Moderate
Weight lab Weight brand 18.7 oz / 529g 20.3 oz / 575g 17 oz / 482g 20.6 oz / 583g
Lightweight
Breathability Moderate Warm Warm Warm
Use Day Hiking Day Hiking Day Hiking Backpacking
Orthotic friendly
Drop lab 13.8 mm 15.1 mm 13.5 mm 14.0 mm
Size True to size True to size True to size Slightly small
Midsole softness Balanced Balanced Firm Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Normal Small Small Small
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Moderate Stiff Moderate
Stiffness Moderate Stiff Moderate Moderate
Outsole hardness Average Hard Very hard Hard
Waterproofing Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof
Material Suede Leather Suede Suede
Season - Winter Winter Winter
Toebox durability Good Good Decent Good
Heel padding durability Bad Decent Decent Decent
Outsole durability Decent Decent Decent Good
Width / fit Medium Medium Medium Medium
Toebox width Medium Narrow Medium Narrow
Lug depth 4.0 mm 4.0 mm 3.7 mm 4.0 mm
Heel stack lab 36.8 mm 32.1 mm 32.7 mm 34.2 mm
Forefoot 23.0 mm 17.0 mm 19.2 mm 20.2 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Technology Ortholite Gore-Tex Ortholite Gore-Tex
Cut Mid cut High cut Mid cut Mid cut
Removable insole
Ranking Top 13% Top 3% Top 20% Bottom 4%
Popularity Top 15% Bottom 46% Bottom 26% Bottom 1%