Started in 1932, Danner is an enduring Northwest retailer specializing in handcrafted, rugged boots for men, along with a treasure trove apparel & accessories to cater any adventure.
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BY: Travis Platt Contributing writerThe American way was founded on superior craftsmanship. And when it comes to Danner Boots, the design was perfected in 1932, when Charles Danner entered the bootmaking business. He lived by a stubborn belief that every man deserved a quality pair of boots, and he never wavered from his task. The Danner Flagship on Union Way in Portland is a space dedicated to decades of the crafted precision of boots and all else that falls into the lifestyle of a modern explorer.
The boots a man wears tell his tale, from paved city streets to rocky mountain trails, so lace up tight and live by Charles Danner’s tenacious commitment to craftsmanship
Inside the flagship, the architecture is an artistic visual expression of what it means to be a modern explorer. A vast mural of Mt. Hood meets bright Northwest wood encompassing the store, creating shelves of stocked of apparel, cubbies of firewood, accessories for trekking of all kinds, and of course, an array of long-lasting boots that will serve you for life.
The quality of these boots is high no matter which form they come in, so lace up different boot styles between Portland selects to find what works best for your specific lifestyle. All the boots are made in the USA from the highest quality materials and built to withstand the harshest conditions from the Pacific Northwest to New York City.
Our Cyties Pickup? A pair of water-resistant Danner Light to battle off winter’s edge in any setting. The exterior will have you easily traversing wet puddles while keeping you grounded on slick surfaces.
The boots a man wears tell his tale, from paved city streets to rocky mountain trails, so lace up tight and live by Charles Danner’s tenacious commitment to craftsmanship. No matter what setting, on your ventures, you’ll glance at your worn-in Danner boots and think of the shelf you first grabbed them from in Portland. And just like the boots themselves, this intricate flagship store is sure to set you on the right path.
FIELD TIPS
Hold a Danner boot in your hand and you’ll notice the hand crafted precision
The choices are probably our favorite part about Danner, with boots for all occasions of life
All boots are proudly made in the USA
Northwest native? You need the Elkskin Danner Glove to keep your hand warm while you hold your cold beer