# Best Danner work boots: Quarry, Vicious, Stronghold and Bull Run Source: https://toecapandlace.com/best/best-danner-work-boots Publisher: Toecap & Lace. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://toecapandlace.com/how-we-pick Danner makes several distinct work lines, and they suit very different jobs. Quarry is the heavy-duty, made-in-USA boot with Gore-Tex and a recraftable stitchdown build. Vicious is a lighter, more athletic composite toe boot with a Vibram outsole. Stronghold sits between them as a waterproof composite toe with a 90-degree heel. Bull Run is the unlined moc toe wedge boot for warm weather and smooth surfaces. Super Rain Forest is a premium logger-style boot for steep, wet ground. This guide compares seven Danner boots priced $150 and up on line, safety toe, waterproofing, EH rating and construction, so you can match the line to your work. Every fact comes from the Amazon listing, and where a listing is thin we say what it leaves out. ## Picks ### 1. Danner 8” Quarry USA Waterproof Alloy Safety Toe Work Boots for Men - Full-Grain Leather with Gore-Tex Lining and Traction Heel Outsole, EH Resistant, Distressed Brown - 10.5 EE Line: Quarry USA; Safety toe: Alloy, ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH; Waterproof: Yes, Gore-Tex; EH rated: Yes; Construction: Stitchdown, recraftable Danner's 8-inch Quarry USA with an alloy safety toe, Gore-Tex lining, Vibram Quarry outsole and recraftable stitchdown construction. Made in America. The heavy-duty pick of the lineup. What the listing offers: - Alloy safety toe meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH, per the listing. - Recraftable stitchdown construction and triple-stitched full-grain leather made in America. - Oil and slip-resistant Vibram Quarry outsole with a non-linear lug pattern for debris release. Limits to know: - It is the second most expensive boot in this guide. - The listing cites the older ASTM F2413-11 version of the standard. ### 2. Danner Men's Vicious 8" Composite Toe Work Boots, Brown NMT - 9 D Line: Vicious; Safety toe: Composite, ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH; Waterproof: Yes, Gore-Tex; EH rated: Yes; Construction: Not stated An 8-inch Vicious with a non-metallic composite toe, Gore-Tex lining, Trailguard TPU shank and a low-profile 90-degree heel Vibram outsole. Lighter and more athletic than Quarry. What the listing offers: - Composite toe meets ASTM F2413-18 M I/75 C/75 EH and will not set off metal detectors, per the listing. - Gore-Tex lining keeps water out while letting sweat escape. - Vibram outsole with a 90-degree heel, an EVA midsole and a Trailguard TPU shank for uneven ground. Limits to know: - Construction method is not stated, so recrafting is not confirmed. - The 8-inch height may be more boot than light-duty users need. ### 3. Danner 6" Bull Run Steel Toe Work Boots for Men, Brown ST - 9D Safety toe: Steel, ASTM F2413-18 I/75 C/75 EH; EH rated: Yes; Waterproof: Water-resistant oiled leather; Outsole: Non-marking slip-resistant wedge A 6-inch Bull Run moc toe with a steel toe, non-marking wedge outsole and recraftable stitch-down construction. For carpenters and indoor trades on smooth floors who need a safety toe. What the listing offers: - Steel toe meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-18 I/75 C/75 EH, per the listing. - Recraftable stitch-down construction and a non-marking slip-resistant wedge outsole. - Removable three-density OrthoLite footbed. Limits to know: - Oiled leather is water resistant, not waterproof. - The wedge sole is built for smooth surfaces, not mud or rocky sites. ### 4. Danner Men’s Stronghold 6" NMT Composite Toe Waterproof Boot EH Rated, Vibram SPE Midsole, Slip-Resistant Outsole, Dark Brown NMT - 11 D Line: Stronghold; Safety toe: Composite, ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH; Waterproof: Yes, Danner Dry; EH rated: Yes; Construction: Not stated A 6-inch waterproof Stronghold with a non-metallic composite toe, Vibram SPE midsole for energy return and a slip-resistant Vibram Stronghold outsole with 90-degree heel. What the listing offers: - Composite toe meets ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH, per the listing. - Vibram SPE midsole is described as giving comfort and energy return. - Slip-resistant Vibram Stronghold outsole with a 90-degree heel for ladders. Limits to know: - The listing is short and does not state construction or lining details. - It cites the older ASTM F2413-11 version of the standard. ### 5. Danner 6” Bull Run Moc Toe Work Boots for Men - Oiled Full-Grain Leather Upper with Non Slip Wedge Outsole and 3-Density Cushion Footbed, EH Resistant, Brown - 11 EE Outsole: Slip-resistant wedge, stitch-down; Cushioning: Removable 3-layer OrthoLite footbed; Safety toe: None (soft toe); EH rated: Yes The soft toe Bull Run: unlined full-grain leather that molds to the foot, a slip-resistant wedge outsole and an EH-resistant sole. The light-duty and warm-weather choice in the Danner range. What the listing offers: - Unlined leather is described as lightweight and cool for warmer temperatures. - Stitch-down construction for underfoot stability, plus a three-layer OrthoLite footbed. - EH-resistant soles and heels, per the listing. Limits to know: - No safety toe, so it will not meet a safety toe requirement. - Not waterproof, by design, as an unlined boot. ### 6. Danner Men's 11550 Super Rain Forest 8" Non-Insulated Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot, Black - 10D Line: Super Rain Forest; Safety toe: Composite; Waterproof: Yes; EH rated: Not stated; Construction: Stitchdown, handcrafted An 8-inch handcrafted waterproof composite toe boot with chemical-resistant full-grain leather, triple stitching and a Vibram 132 Montagna angled outsole for steep terrain. The premium pick. What the listing offers: - Leather is stated to resist alkali, lime and barnyard chemicals. - Handcrafted stitchdown construction with triple stitching and an extra 7 oz leather layer in the toe. - Vibram 132 Montagna angled outsole is built for traction on steep terrain. Limits to know: - It is the most expensive boot in this guide by a wide margin. - The listing does not state an ASTM standard or EH rating for the composite toe. ### 7. Danner 6" Crafter Composite Toe Work Boots for Men, Brown NMT - 9D Line: Crafter; Safety toe: Composite; Waterproof: Yes; EH rated: Yes; Construction: Not stated A 6-inch Crafter with a composite toe, oiled nubuck upper, a waterproof barrier and EH soles. The lowest price Danner here, for lighter duty work. What the listing offers: - Oiled nubuck is described as durable with a shorter, more comfortable break-in period. - Waterproof barrier lets moisture escape without letting water in, per the listing. - EH soles and heels, and a composite toe per the title. Limits to know: - The listing does not name an ASTM standard for the composite toe. - Few details on outsole, shank or construction. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.