Even trail runners like the Brooks Cascadia 15 (1 lb. 5.5 oz.) undercuts the Danner slightly, but all are extremely competitive given their on-trail chops. 8.4 oz.), although the Aerios has a waterproof membrane that adds a bit of weight. 9 oz.), and Arc’teryx’s Aerios FL GTX (1 lb. For comparison, it weighs less than the uber-popular Salomon X Ultra 3 Low Aero (1 lb. On the trail, the shoe felt very agile but was still surprisingly capable of handling rough terrain with a loaded pack. Although the Danner is unproven compared to many of its more established competitors, it’s nevertheless an intriguing thru-hiking option given its standout comfort while traveling fast and light.Īt 1 pound 8 ounces for the pair, the Danner Trail 2650 is decidedly on the lightweight end of the hiking shoe spectrum. Interestingly, the “2650” in the Trail's name references the total mileage of the Pacific Crest Trail, which alludes to the shoe's clear intentions.
The shoes were well-cushioned, grippy, and totally capable even in those challenging conditions. On the Cerro Castillo Trek, after dropping our loaded packs at camp, we hiked up a dramatic and rough valley trail to Laguna Duff, much of which involved boulder-hopping in the rain and over otherwise unruly terrain. The shoes remained comfortable even when shuttling an overnight load, which was a pleasant surprise. Leather has its downsides-it has a tendency to stretch, soaks up water more readily, and can be slightly less durable depending on the thickness-but the boost in comfort is worth these tradeoffs, in our opinion. Part of this is due to the fact that the Trail 2650 utilizes leather around the upper, while many competitors use nylon and mesh. On the trail, it was incredibly comfortable and almost tennis shoe-like in feel, but with added traction and protection-an ideal combination for those who want to go fast and light. Out of the box, we took the Danner Trail 2650 on a range of day hikes and an overnight backpacking trip on the Cerro Castillo Trek in Chilean Patagonia and came away impressed. To see how it stacks up to the competition, see our article on the best hiking shoes. Below we detail our experiences with the Trail 2650. It’s not the most stable or supportive option, but we came away pleased by its good looks and all-around performance. The verdict: the Trail 2650 is surprisingly capable, combining the light weight and nimble feel of a trail runner with the traction and protection of a beefier design. We took the low-top version of the shoe to Patagonia, where it faced long days, high mileage, and a lot of scrambling. Better known for their lineup of tough leather boots, Danner offers an impressively well-rounded hiker in the Trail 2650.
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