Danner's Trail 2650 hiking shoe was inspired by the historic Pacific Crest Trail--a hiking trail that spans 2,650 miles from the border with Mexico in Southern California to the border with Canada in Washington. The route for the trail was conceived in 1932 and was officially recognized in the National Trails System in 1968. We started making high quality hiking shoes here at Danner in the same year: 1932. Whether you're hiking the Sierra Nevadas of California, backpacking through Europe, or simply enjoying a stroll in your neighborhood these shoes are the perfect fit for the job. This suede upper wraps the shoe with Danner durability. Our proprietary EXO Heel System keeps your foot firmly and comfortably in place to reduce friction while scaling epic mountain trails. We use a Trailguard TPU shank that provides stability and strength to the shoe while also protecting your feet from jagged crags. We're also throwing in the Vibram 460 Megagrip sole so your feet will stay planted while you explore your surroundings. Wherever you're going, go with Danner and our comfortable yet rugged Trail 2650 hiking shoe.