The best thing I like about this boot. Soon as you put them on feels like they was made for you. The only thing is the metal tubes for the string will cut into them.

I believe my Danner Recurves will provide my needs just as well.

Traction is good, actually would prefer a Vibram sole. Too early to tell if it will last as long. The weight of the boots are just right. I bought the EE width and I have not had a problem with break-in. The Vital is still a little narrow and rubs the lateral aspect of my feet right near my little toe joint, where the upper is stitched (where the leather wrap from the side and front come together) . Other than that the boot is great, an awesome value and am sure it will be fine with more breaking in.

I bought previous pair in normal width and was very tight and bought another pair in a wide and seems just as narrow i walk decent amount at work and these boots got very hot even in cooler temperatures. After a break period thought they would help but still tight around toe section

had feet size measured, ordered that size, but the shoes are to tight , the sizing of the shoe is smaller than normal. too tight on feet. the socks are great, but the shoe size is not . need to try on instead of ordering

I haven’t had time to use them much but they look and fit great. I’d take these over Merrels any day.

Well built, comfortable and overall pretty happy. My only concern is how hot they get. I live in SE North Carolina and the boots are hot on my feet when its warm outside. Other than that I really like the boots.

Perfect fit, light weight, flexible and tough as nails. The Vital Trail 5 is what a hiking boot is suppose to be.

Extremely comfortable. I got mine in a wide width and it is perfect. It also has very good ankle support.

Very satisfied so far. They broke in quickly and are light weight. I hike with a hiking group every week in the North Georgia Mountains and have worn them for a month now. No blisters or problems. Many in my group prefer hiking shoes, but I like the additional ankle support. Good product, workmanship good. I am a Veteran and don’t mind them being made in Vietnam, anywhere but China.

Rugged and comfortable hiking boots. Quality that will last for years.

Could use improvement on bottom for better traction.

Replacement boots as Danner stood behind their warranty. Comfortable and easy break in period.

These are great boots! Good to go straight out of box. Exceeded my expectations

I find these boots to be great for hiking. Great ankle support and comfortable to wear. Workmanship is so much better then some of the more expensive other brands.

Tight fitting boots. Make sure you up-size if you like loose fitting boots. Otherwise, a great boot

One of the pair of boots was missing their laces. I have bought numerous pairs in the past and never did the boots not have laces. Other than that I do love the boot. I use them for walking.

Fit is much too tight, and the material does not give like leather to provide stretch and molding to the foot.

Comfortable durable everything a man could ask for in a boot

I have been looking for new hiking boots for the last year, and never considered Danner Boots. After three surgery's on my feet. Danner Boots have been great and my feet have been feeling the best they have in a long time.

Fit great and keep my feet dry after spraying. Big test is a 3 day backpacking trip I got them for. They broke in easily.

These boots just don’t seem to be up to the normal Danner standard. I have 2 pairs of hunting boots which I absolutely love in size 10–when I got the vitals, had to return/exchange the 10s for a 9.5. They look nice but as I wore them the first time, I noticed there’s a very hard piece on the back inside of the lid seam that rubs/pushes against my ankles and hurts like a b****! Not sure why they would have designed them like that, makes no sense. Pretty disappointed in Danner.

I was looking for good hikers made in the US. This is Them!

Great boot a bit tight in the toe box but overall great boot

My second pair. I still in 5 years haven’t wore out the first. Other than some loss of waterproofing they are by far the best hiker type boot I’ve ever had. Not lightly used ever.

They are a little tight for being size 14. But the quality is great. They are comfortable still. I have a thin foot so I really don't understand why these boots are tight on me. I have put around 44 miles on them and they are breaking in better, but I would have liked them to have more room in them to accommodate arch support inserts. Next time I will try size 15.

Only one concern: the finger loop above the heel is too large and too floppy and is a safety hazard if exposed, such as wearing shorts. I have been tripped twice now while changing foot positions moving a foot in a crossover move with foot going behind opposite ankle shoelace hook caught in heel loop tripping me. Wasn’t sure what happened the first time but when it happened again with opposite side I figured out what caused it. I cut off both loops after the second time. Both instances happened on level ground, thank God. If I’d been hiking and traversing up or down a hill or elevation change it could’ve been much worse.

This is my second pair of this model. The first pair fit great out of the box. The second pair took some break-in and the left one still is a bit narrow. Overall a good boot. I just wore them for a European tour where we averaged 15,000 steps a day on cobblestones, and the boots did pretty well.

Actually a very nice and well built boot. Only problem is one is applying pressure to the inside ankle bone. But I have wide feet. Can be fixed.

Fit well and felt great right out of the box. Wear them as every day and as walking boots. Excellent product.