Active Junky’s put Danner’s combination of toothy (and waterproof) traction and streamlined good looks into action in the Rocky Mountains in recent months. While not for through-hikers, the rest of us get instant comfort, a durable upper and an updated style to lace up for day trips and weekend excursions. At under $200, these Danner boots could well be a new classic in the making as Mountain 600 carries the credibility of the Mountain Light series into the future.