We’re all suckers for reproductions here—and if said reproduction has been given a few key tweaks by Japanese designers—well, TAKE OUR MONEY.
Lightning Magazine celebrates its 300th issue by collaborating with Oregon hiking boot legend: Danner. For this particular limited-edition boot, they’ve revived the 8068 boot from the Danner archives.
First released in 1979, the boot pioneered the brand’s use of Gore-Tex, and helped to put Danner on the map in a big way. Lightning is paying homage to this classic by reproducing it with a measure of Japanese flair. Namely, raising the height to 8 inches and adding premium oiled Horween leather to the mix. Otherwise, it’s the same as the ’79 classic—Cordura Nylon side panels, Gore-Tex, and a Vibram Ketterlift sole.
It’s tough to beat the classics, but sometimes if you add a little oomph, you make them an absolute essential.
Available for $900 at Clutch Cafe
