Danner Recrafting Dept.

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I have a pair of Danner desert arcadias that I have worn probably 75% of the time I have had them (about 2.5 years). The soles were a bit worn, though not enough to worry about as far as I am concerned, some of the stitching was coming loose, and the inside line had ripped through on both boots in the rear exposing the heel counter in an uncomfortable manner.

I spoke to a Danner rep at SHOT show and told him how much I loved the boots but also expressed concern for the wear, especially to the inside liner/heel counters. He gave me his card and told me to contact him the next week. I contacted him and sent the boots off to Danner. They were prompt in their response and informed me that the boots needed their "Supreme" recrafting package including new soles, liners, heel counters, and laces.

About 3.5 weeks later, I got my boots back via US mail in better than new condition. All the areas they addressed look great and I believe the soles are a newer variation than mine originally had, but the tops are still the same worn in pair that I sent in. I am Very happy with Danner's recrafting department and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of work on an old pair of Danner boots. The cost to have my boots fully rebuild and return shipment to me lists at $150. Admittedly, this is nearly the cost of a new pair, but if you find yourself attached for one reason or another to an old worn out pair of boots, this may be worth a look.

HTH, YMMV.

Good times,
blake