It Takes Speed and Strength to Serve and Protect
Take Danner's toughest full-grain leather and ripstop nylon, add a polyurethane footbed and a deeply cushioned midsole, and you've got the Kinetic. This side-zip version adds a convenient semi-locking zipper for even faster on-and-off — built with the same lightweight, agile platform.
Key Features of the Danner Kinetic Side-Zip 8" 28012
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Semi-Locking Side Zipper: Get in and out of your boots faster. It locks itself closed when zipped up, yet releases easily when you pull the zipper down.
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Polishable Full-Grain Leather & Ripstop Nylon Upper: Smooth, full-grain leather combined with incredibly strong ripstop nylon to reduce weight without sacrificing durability — and it's completely polishable.
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Waterproof GORE-TEX® Liner: A 100% waterproof, breathable liner keeps water out while letting sweat and moisture escape.
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Plush Dual-Density Footbed with Airthotic® Heel Clip: Superior cushioning, underfoot venting for airflow, and heel support.
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Danner Kinetic Outsole: A multi-directional, low-lug pattern for superior surface contact and traction — built for sudden acceleration and stops.
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1368 Last: A sleek, streamlined last excellent for light trail, multi-sport, and casual use, with a running-shoe-like fit.
Speed When You Need It Most
The semi-locking side zipper is designed for exactly the moments duty work demands: it locks itself closed once zipped, staying secure, but releases with a simple pull when you need your boots off fast.
Why Choose the Danner Kinetic Side-Zip 8" 28012?
If you want the speed of a zip-entry boot without giving up waterproof protection or durability, this is it. GORE-TEX waterproofing, the Danner Kinetic outsole, and a semi-locking side zipper come together in a boot built for fast-paced duty work.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer traditional lace-up? See the Kinetic 8" (28010). Want a lower cut? The Kinetic Side-Zip 6" (28017) offers the same platform in a shorter height. Or browse all of our waterproof work boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the side zipper work?
It's a semi-locking zipper — it locks itself closed once you've zipped it up, so it stays secure, but releases easily when you pull the zipper down for quick removal.
Is the side-zip version as waterproof as the lace-up version?
Yes. It has the same 100% waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX liner as the standard lace-up Kinetic.
Does the zipper affect the fit?
No. It's built on the same 1368 last as the rest of the Kinetic line, with the same running-shoe-like fit.
