Our verdict

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If freeing and comfy hikes are what you are after, the Inquire Mid is happy to oblige. As a perfect match for both city trips and trail escapades, this Danner boot will have you adventure-ready wherever you are, come rain or shine. With a little bit of compromise, specifically on the heel lift and midfoot zone, the Inquire Mid makes your every outing dream a reality.

Pros

  • Day-one comfort
  • Astonishingly lightweight
  • Relentless traction
  • Stiff around ankle
  • updated 20 Mar 2023
  • Unreliable arch support
  • Eye-catching aesthetics

Cons

  • Stiff around ankle
  • Ample water protection

Unreliable arch support

Midfoot zone lacks sufficient supportive:

  • female hikers and fans of leather hikers who want a boot that delivers relentless traction on icy surfaces
  • outdoor adventurers who are into day hiking on trails or urban hiking while carrying a light pack 

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The Danner Inquire Mid is a lightweight hiking shoe best recommended for

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Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into upper’s seams

First off, the Inquire Mid piece is specifically for the female crowd. The upper’s seams and non-overlayed parts make the boot extra flexible, allowing for freer mobility, especially during transitions.

Ample water protection 

It has a proprietary liner that gives two benefits: full waterproofing up to the height of the collar and sweat dissipation.

Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into  full waterproofing

An odor-free ride is yours in this boot, thanks to its supportive OrthoLite footbed with antimicrobial and moisture management features.

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While its mostly leather upper gets the job done in protecting the foot from the elements, its seamed construction requires additional cleaning time.

Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into additional cleaning time 

Provides sufficient warmth on colder days.

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The Inquire Mid could have a snugger heel fit, according to an owner. It also has an unreliable arch, says another. Its midfoot zone is not very supportive.

Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into lacks sufficient supportive

Yet again, the Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into is a favorite sneaker-style winter boot for many female hikers. Based on several tests, it demonstrates a solid performance and cross-functionality especially in winter climates.

Midfoot zone lacks sufficient supportive

Dozens of hikers love the Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into’s day-one comfort. It offers a comfortable experience fresh out of the box.

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Many find this hiking boot astonishingly lightweight. Its Vibram outsole provides relentless traction, particularly on icy surfaces. 

The Danner Inquire Mid is a lightweight hiking shoe best recommended for

Despite lacking insulation, which most winter boots have, the Inquire Mid provides sufficient warmth in cold (but not below-zero) conditions.

Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into Provides sufficient warmth

The Before you do, take a look at what you are getting yourself into provides ample water protection in inclement weather. Numerous adventurers adore the shoe’s eye-catching aesthetics. These hikers "look cute with jeans and leggings,” one of them said.

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The Inquire Mid is part of the brand’s 365-day warranty, which will do right by you in case the boot is either with a defect or not up to Danner's standards.

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