DannerVicious 4.5” Composite Toe Work Boots for Men - Full-Grain Leather with Breathable Gore-Tex Lining, Speed Lace System & Non Slip Heel Outsole

True to size, very comfortable. Exactly the quality I expect from Danner

This is my 3rd pair of Danner Viscous work boots. I work on concrete shop floors, construction sites, gravel, rock, dirt and mud and in the rain. These Danners are the most comfortable, water proof up to the tongue, and durable boots I've ever owned. I replace them every 12 months, over time the water proofing let's a little water inside the boot when standing in 3-4 inches of water. The soft midsole and Vibram outer soles are like wearing sneakers, and very durable soles. Highly recommended them, you won't be sorry.

Great boots! Second pair

Use: I'm a construction project manager working on small, residential remodels. I am on my feet 10-hours a day on construction sites not just yelling and screaming at people but also 'working'. I'm gluing pipes together, digging holes, putting up framing, running wire, etc. Not just office work. I needed a boot that works.Experience with work boots: I've owned boots of all shapes and sizes from heavy duty steel-toed, thick soled monsters that tired out my quads and gave me blisters on my Achilles to lightweight "tennis shoe boots". Don't know the official classification for the last one, but boots that provide minimal protection while looking like a boot and are cushy soft all day.Price range: I was looking for a boot under $200. Obviously, there are going to be nicer boots with better performance for much more money, so my review is based upon my price target.Product experience: I've owned this boot for 10-plus months using it on a daily basis in a moderate climate (no snow), lots of days with 100-degree heat.Modifications: aftermarket insole - I needed a little bit more cushioning / padding and have not worn the boot with its original insole.Review: 4.5" Vicious is the perfect boot for my application. Very breathable and not too constricting. Break-in time was minimal and it has still held its shape and form almost a year after purchase with no signs of significant structural degradation. Boot has nicks, scratches and cuts from kicking out blocking, adjusting framing members and me being an impatient hooligan on the job site. I’ve not treated this boot kindly and it is holding up. However, synthetic material around the toe box is showing significant wear and I’m expecting I’ll need a new pair in another year. I read other reviews and have found consistent results/observations. This boot is extremely comfortable and has enough protection to meet my needs.Would I buy again?: I occasionally indulge myself and try on boots at the building supply store when I’m in there picking up parts. I wonder if there was a better boot out there for me and I made a mistake blindly buying Danners online from Amazon without trying out other pairs. I can say confidently the Vicious is the most comfortable boot I’ve put on and I have no intention of switching out when this boot dies on me. Sure, a pair of Red Wings might last me longer but they are twice as much and half as comfortable.Improvements?: Materials could be a little bit more durable but it's always a trade-off. A heartier boot won't breathe as well and will be less comfy. Also, price point would be higher.Overall: Best sub-$200 boot as long as you budget in a replacement at the 2-year mark.

I have been trying several different brands of safety shoes/boots over the last several years, trying to settle in on a company where quality is good, shoes are comfortable, and price is reasonable. Before these, I had begun to gravitate to a couple of different style of Wolverines, which have proven to be good shoes. I have tried more expensive Timberland Pros and Red Wings, as well as three or four other brands. In fact, I didn't even know Danner made work boots until doing some digging, based on a recommendation, for normal hiking boots. (Incidentally, my son has put a ton of hiking into his Danners and still swears by them... and they are still in one piece, which is an accomplishment for him.)I purchased these about 18 months ago. They took a bit of breaking in but I have been alternating between this pair and a Timberland Pro pair (which was notably more expensive). My work is mixed industrial - lots of concrete/gravel walking, lots of ladder/stair climbing, etc. The Danners have won the day. After the break-in period (took about a month of alternating wear), these have worked better than any pair of safety boots I have owned in the last 20 years. The fit is spot on. I tend to role my foot inside out as I walk, which means that a poorly fitting pair of shoes will give me blisters on the outside of my feet in no time. Never had a blister with these, even in varying weather with different types of socks (thick; thin, wool; cotton; synthetic blends; etc) They stay reasonably dry even without treatment. I prefer composite toes because they tend to be more comfortable overall. This pair is no exception, especially outdoors in the cold Iowa winter. The tread wears well and has maintained good traction throughout. Even the insole has provided a very nice level of arch support, something else I am not used to in the work boots I have owned in the past. Unlike many where it feels good the first time you put them on and then the support seems to disappear when you wear them, these seem to maintain a very consistent level of support over time/usage.If I must find an "issue" with them, then it is the fact that they do tend to untie relatively easily. That being said, I have had that issue with nearly all work boots (operator error perhaps? LOL!) Other than that, I can find no issues with these at all and intend to buy another pair of Danner Vicous workboots soon. This is a great pair of work boots, period.

I can wear these boots all day and my feet are happy! I've tried so many boots over the years, these are fantastic and worth the price.

I would buy 10 pair tomorrow if I found out they were being discontinued.In my 26 years of construction these are the greatest boots I’ve ever worn.

nice lookinboot,fits good

Fit true to size better than expected very happy with these shoes! Excellent and fast shipping

Boots are acceptable but not as good as a previous pair. They do seem to improve with wearing and the traction is outstanding.