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I would agree with that in terms of the craftsmanship and leather but the soles on damners are plain soft and break down too quick. Just my opinion but that soft spongy bottom just doesn't do it fur me. Crispis have an excellent sole and midsole. Crispi, Lowa, meindl and schnees all use the polyurethane midsole which is longer lasting than EVA midsole or the spong that danners use. They also last under heavier weight and rebound during each step better.
Schemes or Lowa , I've used extensively for 30 years.
I have never had a pair of Rockys that didn't have the heal separate and make a popping noise. I have had several pairs of Danners of various styles, including the Pronghorns. They served me well for years. Best boots for comfort and durability have been Kennetreks.
A Vibram Montagna soft and spongy? You did say "midsole". My Super Rainforests have not been soft or spongy. I have no idea what they use for a midsole, but on the Super Rainforest the outsole is a Vibram Montagna. Most of the outsoles made by Danner specifically say that they are for grip and are not as long lasting as other soles, and a lot of their boots come with Vibram outsoles which are extremely durable.
Rain Forrest's are new to me but my mention was the ft Lewis or Acadia. The outsole by vibram yes are durable but some are different hardness compared to other based off of the customers requests. Some customers that manufacture boots have vibram alter the hardness depending on the customers needs. My old Danners would wear out within a year were the tread (outsole) is bald and I work with others that wear them out in half that time. My Lowa and meindl outsoles last much longer and my meindl army pro show no sign of wear after two years of work. Now the midsole on the ft Lewis and Acadia is basically a foam pad tht the outsole is fixed to and from experience it is very soft and when walking through water acts as a sponge. It absorbs water when walking through it and when your on dry ground it pushes out on every step through compression from body weight. Comfortable, yes they are and I love my pronghorns too.
Question though. Are the super rain forests similar to the quarry boots they made? I was gonna try out the quarry boots by Danner.
Rocky has a reputation for making excllent uppers. However, they have no knowledge about how to make boot soles that wear well, or how to attach uppers to the soles. Starting with original Cornstalkers 20 years ago, every single pair of Rockys my family has bought had the soles disintegrate within 1-2 years, and/or separate from the uppers, begin leaking. Sent original two pairs of Cornstalkers in for warranty/repair when the soles crumbled and disintegrated. Rocky graciously sent boots back with two sets of new soles...UNATTACHED to the boots......now DIY boot kits......no Cobbler Training included. How were we to remove original soles and attach new soles to uppers?? DUH moment. Sent the boots backs, Rocky attached new soles, returned.......as the now wettest waterproof boots on the planet. Next pair of Rocky's best, kost expensive offerings (don't recall the model name any longer) of waterproof, maybe 2000gm heavy winter hunting boots were enjoyed one deer season, placed in hunting room closet (controlled temp/humidity...my house!!) with other manufacturers' boots. When pulled out for next deer season, soles were crumbling on Rocky boots, not their competitors' boots. Contacted Rocky. No warranty or remedy....they were over one year old!!!!! After several more issues with Rocky boots with no satisfaction from Rocky, we banned Rocky products from our 3800 acre playground. Show up with Rocky products, go home, no admittance. Never bought a Rocky product again, never will.
