American Crafted for American Craftsmen
Over ten years after the original Quarry became a staple for workers around the country, Danner brought its manufacturing to the Portland, Oregon factory and made major improvements to comfort and durability along the way. This distressed brown colorway pairs a nubuck leather upper and lightweight alloy safety toe with GORE-TEX waterproofing and the redesigned Vibram Quarry outsole.
Key Features of the Danner Quarry USA 8" Distressed Brown Alloy Toe 17317
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Alloy Safety Toe (AT): A lighter alternative to steel that meets ASTM F2413 for impact and compression resistance.
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Nubuck Leather Upper: Top-grain leather sanded for a slight nap and velvet-like feel — extremely durable, with a shorter, more comfortable break-in than smooth full-grain leather.
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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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Vibram® Quarry Outsole: A 90-degree heel with an oil- and slip-resistant rubber compound and a non-linear lug pattern for traction and debris release.
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Single-Piece Quarry Midsole: An upgraded, solid midsole built for increased longevity over the original Quarry.
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Triple-Stitched Construction: Hyper-strong thread reinforces the boot's toughest stress points.
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610 Last: Danner's most universal last, with a snug heel and ample toe room for a versatile fit across foot shapes.
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Electrical Hazard (EH) Rated: Non-conductive soles help protect against electrical shock in dry conditions, meeting ASTM F2413 for electrical hazard resistance.
Nubuck Leather, Plus Safety-Toe Protection
This style combines the Quarry's ASTM F2413 alloy toe protection with a nubuck leather upper — a top-grain leather sanded for a slight nap that's durable and quicker to break in than smooth leather. You get certified safety-toe protection in a boot that's comfortable from the first wear.
Made in the USA, and Recraftable
Danner sources materials from around the world and finishes each pair by hand in Portland, Oregon — the “Made in USA with imported components” approach that keeps the price reasonable without giving up build quality. Thanks to stitchdown construction, the boot is eligible for part replacement, leather care, and restitching through Danner's recrafting program.
Why Choose the Danner Quarry USA 8" Distressed Brown Alloy Toe 17317?
If you need certified safety-toe protection without the weight of steel, in a rugged nubuck finish, this is it. ASTM F2413 impact and compression protection, waterproof GORE-TEX, and the redesigned Vibram Quarry outsole come together in a boot built to be recrafted and worn for years.
Similar Styles to Consider
Don't need a safety toe? The Quarry USA 8" Plain Toe in Distressed Brown (17315) is the same boot without the alloy cap. Prefer smooth leather? See the Quarry USA 8" Alloy Toe in Brown (17307). Or browse all of our waterproof work boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and the standard alloy-toe Quarry?
Same alloy toe, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and Vibram Quarry outsole — the difference is the nubuck leather, which has a sanded, velvet-like texture and a shorter break-in than the smooth full-grain leather on the standard brown colorway.
Does the alloy toe meet safety standards?
Yes. It meets ASTM F2413 for impact and compression resistance, and the same standard covers its electrical hazard (EH) resistance.
Does this boot fit true to size?
It's built on Danner's 610 last, their most universal last, designed to fit a wide range of foot shapes with a snug heel and ample toe room.
Can this boot be resoled or recrafted?
Yes. Its stitchdown construction makes it eligible for Danner's recrafting program, including part replacement, leather care, and restitching.
