Customer Reviews Danner Trail 2650 3"

Background: I’m actually not super outdoorsy generally... i definitely am not a trail runner, and I hike maybe 10 times a year for fun, but I’m a photographer and I photograph a lot of elopements and portrait sessions in more rugged locations. There’s one location in particular that I work at a lot that is just super rocky (Dolly Sods in WV), and I was tired of my ankles and knees hurting for days afterwards when wearing my Columbia hiking boots. So I ordered 7+ pairs of trail shoes last week, from brands like Merrell and Teva and Columbia. These were my favorite when trying them on. I usually wear a 9 but the 9.5 fit perfectly. They weren’t the lightest but they are still *really* lightweight. I have wider feet and was nervous that these were too narrow around my arches but they felt so comfortable otherwise that I figured I’d roll with them. I wore them two days in a row last weekend for two elopements- both were about 4-6 hours long, lots of hopping around on large rocks. I’d tweaked my knee somehow lifting weights the day before and was nervous about hurting my knee further but these magic shoes made my knee feel *better* despite the rugged terrain (as in, it hurt at the beginning of the elopement and 4 hours later felt completely fine)!!! The grip is fantastic. I was maneuvering on rocks that were at very steep angles with no issues at all. The cushioning is amazing, it feels like you’re walking on air. Also, this may sound silly but they are laced perfectly and I can pull them on and off without having to retie them which is always a bonus. My outdoor elopement this weekend looks like it will be in constant light rain (boooo) so if I can edit this review later, I will update on how these do in wet weather.

Typically wear a size 7.5/38 euro. I went up to a size 8/38.5 Euro which is not unusual for me in sports/hiking type shoes. I love that they do not have just tons of “stack” underfoot or a super “rocker bottom” sole. 8 mm heel drop which is my upper limit of acceptance. I prefer to not walk in high heels, and let my feet do their job. They do have nice cushion on the footbed. Grippy soles. Toe box is a bit wider than most shoes found these days. I wear with a wrightsox coolmax double layer light hiking sock. And they are light compared to comparable brands unless you go to a trail running sneaker. They are not waterproof- (there is a goretex model) and have breathable perforated suede. I have treated the exterior of mine with a shoe spray for suede/goretex (to not “clog” or change the breathability of the shoe, just protect the exterior suede). I think they are ok looking for casual use around town or touring. Not as clunky as many.

This is my first pair of Danners. I've had these shoes for several months and I love them! Light weight shoes, but with a nice sole. I am hard to fit (size 11, bunions, need wide toe box), but these fit really well and look good. I have been using them for light hiking on well maintained trails. They are not as good for hiking in mud, etc., because they soil easily.

I bought these based on others’ reviews that suggested to skip trying anything else because this would be the perfect hiking shoe. Did not find that to be the case. I wear size 10 and found them to be a snug fit bordering on being too small, with the heel area still having too much movement for my liking. Unfortunately, these had to be returned. Not the right fit for my narrow heel and spacious toes. Will continue my search.

Love these shoes! Save yourself some time returning others and try these first. First day, 7 mile hike in AZ and a whole lot less slipping on gravel and rocks, with their good traction, from previous hike last week in my ASIC runners. Sturdy and toe is solid to help when you kick/trip on boulders. Very comfortable. I wear 9.5 in ASIC and same in these.

I own many Danner shoes, and ultimately plan to keep these, but to echo other reviewers, these are a little “off” in the size department. Not quite the instant comfort I’m used to with Danner, either. A bit snug and a bit narrow, but I can tell they will break in. Further, they do seem a bit stiff overall… but, again, not overly concerned they won’t break in. Nice looking shoe though the quality seems a little less than usual, glad I didn’t pay full price.

The fit was pretty good in terms of sizing. I wear a 6.5 and these were a 6.5. I just didn't like the feel of the shoe. It hurt to put them on in the heel (because it is so rigid) I actually have narrow heels, and frankly they didn't feel very comfortable. I am returning them for the Hoka. At least the Hokas feel good.

Wirecutter recommended these shoes, and they are my favorite trail hikers ever. Extremely comfortable and light too. Great shoe.

The shoes absolutely run small order a half size up. Otherwise, these were comfortable right out of the box. Good arch support, cushioning walk, a nice amount of room in the toe box without the shoe looking boxy. I love the classic colors of the shoe I selected and it’s incredibly light.

These fit me great. I wear a 9.5 B in sneakers and same in this shoe. Very comfortable and plan on taking these to hike the canyonlands. I bought the brown.

Based on others recommendation, I purchased these half a size larger than I usually wear. That turned out to be excellent advise. These shoes are pleasantly wide and very comfortable. Ive walked over 20 miles in them so far - no blisters, no pain! Yay!! They also have good traction and clean up easily.

These fit well and seem like they’ll be very comfortable! Sized up half to a 7.

These are better than I expected. They will be my winter walking sneakers. Very soft yet supportive. These are high quality shoes. Fit - my usual size was perfect.

I’m very happy With this purchase. The shoe is sporty, comfortable, and has a grippy sole. The suede it very easy to clean as well.

These are great, the fit well/as expected and are light weight.

I've had these for several months and I love them! My feet are hard to fit (bunions, wide toes), but these shoes are great! They look good and are also comfortable. I've been using them for light hiking. Nice Vibram sole. They aren't great for more heavy-duty hiking, because they soil easily.

Well made and very comfortable. They fit smaller than my sneakers and boots; therefore, I ordered 1/2 size larger.

Love these, but yes, they are better for those of us with narrower feet. I bought these for warm weather hiking and wore them almost exclusively during a recent 4 day hiking trip, even off the trail, because they are so comfortable! The soles have so much cushion and my legs didn’t get as fatigued as they do with stiffer boots/shoes. The shoes also cleaned up really well in the washing machine after several days of dusty trails. I’d recommend sizing up a half size if you’re between sizes since the toe box is pretty narrow, especially if you’re planning on wearing them in steep terrain or with a thicker hiking sock. I’ll probably order a GoreTex pair for wet weather because I like them so much.

I got these to wear on shorter hikes where I still want good traction but don’t need the full support of a boot. They are so comfortable! The soles are nice and grippy and there’s a lot more cushion than I’m used to in hiking shoes. They’re stylish enough to wear every day, not just on the trail. Highly recommend!

I love these! They have Vibram soles, which partly explains the price. The colors are fun and they are really comfortable for the casual hiking I do. I'm hard to fit (bunions, large bones) and usually start with an 11B - they fit perfectly in this shoe. Hurrah!

Very comfortable the first time I tried them on and wore them right away. Thanks for All Your Help.

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