Ringing in the new year with a pair of kicks might be just what the doctor ordered.  If so you might want to consider the Danner APB Boots which are shown above.  We had the pleasure of testing these boots in blizzard like conditions, and went to battle against snow drifts that stacked higher than five feet tall.

Prior to testing the boots they were worn inside for a total of eight hours just to break in the leather a bit before we subjected them to any prolonged exposure.

In testing mode we decided to wear two pairs of socks under the boots since temperatures were well below freezing.  The inner most pair of socks was a pair of EMS polypropylene socks, and on the outer layer was a military surplus style wool sock. 

Once we were layered up we hit a patrol sector and subjected the boots to some pretty extreme conditions.  Subjecting the boots to snowy New England weather for 16 hours straight proved to us why so many people own Danners.  During our time outside the boots were subjected to puddles, ice, and snow, lots and lots of snow.  The boots did fantastic and were comfortable to wear in a car, outside in the elements, or in the building. 

The soles are Vibram and have become an industry standard for those who are exposed to standing for any length of time.  This particular lacing system is preferred by most because the lower half can stay somewhat tight and the upper half can be completely unlaced in a hurry to help individuals get out of their boots after a long day. 

In a perfect world we would own three pairs of boots.  The first pair would be for the extreme cold, the second pair would be a hiking style pair of boots for extreme warmth, and the third pair would be an all around boot that we could adapt to any condition if necessary. 

The Danner APB is a perfect all around boot and offers enough features in every category to be considered one of our favorite boots of all time.  For more information visit Danner at www.danner.com