by REI’s Labor Day Sale is in full swing, and the deals are vast—there are thousands of discounts on hiking gear, outerwear, camping equipment, and so much more. The deals extend to outdoor footwear, too, and one of the definitive best is on this iconic and rarely-on-sale pair of Danner hiking boots.
REI has the Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking Boots on sale for $172, a 25% discount from its normal price of $230. These hardy and handsome boots are a top-rated pick, and they offer durable protection and grip for all-weather hiking and casual wear.
Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking Boots, $172 (was $230) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Colorways Available: Four colorways, all on sale
- Sizes Available: 7 to 15 and 7 wide to 15 wide
- Best Use Case: With its sturdy leather upper and waterproof membrane, the Mountain 600 is an ideal choice for hikes in cold, wet weather. It’s also stylish enough for casual wear—a great everyday boot for cold, wet, or snowy conditions.
The Mountain 600 Leaf GTX serves up classic work boot style and proven durability with a full-grain leather upper, and it’s paired with a Gore-Tex membrane for reliable water resistance. That means you can plow through snow, splashes, mud, and rain with dry feet—always an incredible feeling. Danner didn’t skimp on cushioning with this boot: An OrthoLite footbed combines with rubberized EVA midsole foam for a well-padded ride that resists packing out. The boots also have a roomy fit (REI notes they run slightly large and recommends sizing down a half size).
Finally, the Mountain 600 rides on a full-coverage Vibram rubber outsole that’s studded with lugs for lockdown grip across mud, dirt, rocks, and other off-road terrain. Shoppers also report the boots have great traction in snow and wet conditions, including on city streets. Bonus: These boots are eligible for Danner’s Recraftable program, so you can have them resoled and repaired when the original sole wears out.
What Shoppers Are Saying
The Mountain 600 has earned lots of praise from REI shoppers. One called it “highly durable,” “very comfortable,” and “a good all-around boot.” Another agreed, saying, “I am amazed at how comfortable these are.”
A third reviewer highlighted the boot’s Vibram outsole: “Grip is the best I have ever experienced—solid grip on loose dirt, wet rocks, packed snow, and ice.”
Another noted their versatility: “They were quick to break in and are good on desert and mountain trails as well as some slick and salty muck on the streets of NYC.”
With a solid build quality and timeless style (plus Danner’s resoling program), the Mountain 600 Leaf GTX is a one-and-done investment for quality hiking boots that’ll last a lifetime. $172 is a small price to pay for such a well-made pair of boots—snag yours today before discounts disappear on Sept. 1.
