I believe, not 100% sure though, that Danner made the Matterhorn boots for the military. I have had good luck with those holding up. I had saved two sets of issue matterhorns and they have lasted me until just two years ago. Eighteen years aint bad for two sets of boots. Granted I wore them in the fall and winter only. I believe they also made a set of "mountain boots" for the military that were extra stiff in the ankle and the sole was cut so you could step into a cross country ski binding. I wish I still had those boots. I literally stepped on a 16 penny nail and watched it bend over. Those boots were tougher than hell.
