Try the American made Danner stitch down, insulated boots. They are pretty stout but not cheap. They are really not the same thing as the lighter weight Danner boots.
This is info point that some folks don't know. Danner has usually run two lines of similar products, one is imported, and one made in the USA. The USA made runs at a higher price point.
I've worn Danner uniform boots for the last 8 years. The USA made boots are still going strong, while the imported line lasted about a year, maybe less.
I spoke the factory reps in October at AUSA, and they said they have to run two lines to be competitive in the boot market. While the "Made in USA" tag is a point of pride, the reality of affording boots pushes a significant portion of consumers to the lower price points.
