Vintage Danner · Original box & receipt

Danner 6490
Mountain Trail

8 EE
US men’s
Wide fitting
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Men’s brown leather boots · UK 7 · US 8 EE / Wide
Rich brown leather with a developed patina, a stitched perimeter and nailed Vibram lug soles. Complete with the original illustrated Danner box, original laces and Life Sport receipt dated 16 April 1984.
Condition at a glance: Clean and pre-owned, with leather creasing, light marks and visible sole/heel wear. The box and receipt show age-related wear. Shoe trees are not included.
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An exceptional surviving package

The 6490 Mountain Trail preceded Danner’s Mountain Light. This pair survives with its original illustrated box, original laces and Life Sport receipt — still together 42 years after the recorded purchase, as of 2026. The retained originals give the set particular appeal for a Danner enthusiast or collector of vintage outdoor footwear.
Purchase date
16 April 1984
Original Life Sport receipt
Documented history
42 years
Since purchase, as of 2026
Originals retained
Box · Laces · Receipt
Included with the boots
Leather character
Developed brown patina
Warm tonal variation and individual character.
Traditional soles
Nailed Vibram lug soles
Visible nail fixings and a stitched perimeter.
Original presentation
Box, laces & receipt
Illustrated box and receipt dated 16 April 1984.
Marked size
US 8 EE · Wide
Listed UK 7 / EU 41 / AU 7.
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Condition & leather patina

Clean, original and pre-owned; wear shown in the photographs
Good original, pre-owned condition, with an attractive developed leather patina.
Leather
Warm tonal variation and depth of colour, with creases, light scuffs and scratches.
Interior & odour
Darkening to the leather interior. No odour.
Soles & fittings
Visible sole and heel wear. No loose fittings or stitching; no splits, crumbling or sole separation.
Box & receipt
Age spotting, creases, worn box edges/corners, handwriting and small tears/punctures. Receipt aged and creased.
  • The close-up photographs show the extent of the leather marks, sole and heel wear, and wear to the original box and receipt.
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What is included

One pair of boots, original box, both sets of laces and original receipt
01 · The boots
  • One pair of Danner 6490 Mountain Trail boots, marked size 8 EE.
02 · Original illustrated box
  • The original Danner box, marked 6490 and 8 EE.
03 · Laces
  • Both photographed sets: the fitted brown laces and separate tan/gold laces. The original laces are included.
04 · Original purchase receipt
  • The original Life Sport receipt dated 16 April 1984.
Shoe trees are not included. The trees shown in some photographs are for presentation only.
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Traditional construction & vintage character

A stitched perimeter runs around the uppers, while the Vibram rubber lug soles have visible metal nail fixings across the undersides. These secure the rubber outsoles to the sole assembly — a distinctive detail of traditional bootmaking.

The boots have leather uppers and lining, gusseted leather tongues, metal D-rings and speed hooks, padded collars and heel pull loops. The brown leather has developed a warm patina with varied tones across the pair.
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Boot details & sizing

Original marking and listed regional sizes
ModelDanner 6490 Mountain Trail
Marked sizeUS men’s 8 EE — wide fitting
Listed sizesUK 7 / EU 41 / AU 7
Uppers & liningBrown leather
OutsolesBlack Vibram rubber lug soles with visible nail fixings
FasteningLace-up with metal D-rings and speed hooks
DesignAnkle-height boots with gusseted leather tongues, padded collars and heel pull loops

Size guide: the boots and box are marked US men’s 8 EE (wide). The listed UK, EU and AU equivalents are guides to fit.

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Before you buy

Please review the photographs and sizing information, including the leather marks, sole and heel wear, and condition of the box and receipt. Shoe trees shown in the photographs are for presentation only and are not included.

The Life Sport receipt records purchase in Wisconsin on 16 April 1984. This documents the purchase date; the exact manufacture date is unknown.