Our USA-Made Staple for Rugged, Outdoor Work
To you, they're rugged work boots with a waterproof GORE-TEX liner and a ground-chewing, ultra-stable outsole. To a bootmaker in Portland, Oregon, they're a reason to get out of bed in the morning. This black colorway pairs the same full-grain leather and Vibram 132 Montagna outsole with a clean, versatile finish.
Key Features of the Danner Rain Forest 8" Black 14100
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Full-Grain Leather Upper: Leather is put through six separate tests before selection, for strength and durability on the job.
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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® 132 Montagna Outsole: A work-specific rubber compound with deep, angled lugs for stability and traction ascending or descending, plus center lugs tuned for wet and dry surfaces.
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Triple-Stitched Construction: Hyper-strong thread reinforces the boot's toughest stress points.
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650 Last: A sleek, slender profile that fits narrower feet best. If you have a wider foot, Danner recommends ordering the "EE" (wide) width.
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Danner Airthotic® Footbed: Built-in arch support and cushioning for long days on your feet.
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Electrical Hazard (EH) Rated: Non-conductive soles help protect against electrical shock in dry conditions, meeting ASTM F2892 for plain-toe footwear.
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Stitchdown Construction: A handcrafted, wider platform for stability underfoot — and it can be recrafted to extend the boot's life.
Genuinely Made in the USA
This is one of Danner's fully USA-made boots: built from top to bottom in the Portland, Oregon factory, with the same commitment to craftsmanship Danner has carried since 1932.
A Fit Note: The Narrow 650 Last
The Rain Forest is built on Danner's 650 last, which has a sleek, slender profile. It suits narrower feet best — if you have a wider foot, order the "EE" (wide) width for the best fit.
Why Choose the Danner Rain Forest 8" Black 14100?
If you want a genuinely USA-made, all-purpose work boot in a clean black finish, this is it. GORE-TEX waterproofing, the Vibram 132 Montagna outsole, and Danner's recrafting program come together in a boot built to work as hard as you do.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer brown? See the Rain Forest 8" in Brown (10600). Want a roomier universal fit with double-thick leather? The Super Rain Forest 8" in Black (11500) is built on the wider 610 last. Or browse all of our waterproof work boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the black Rain Forest the same boot as the brown version?
Yes — same GORE-TEX waterproofing, Vibram 132 Montagna outsole, and 650 last. The only difference is the black upper versus the brown colorway.
Does the Rain Forest run narrow?
It's built on the 650 last, which has a slender profile suited to narrower feet. If you have a wider foot, order the "EE" (wide) width for a better fit.
Is this a safety-toe boot?
No. It has a plain toe with electrical hazard (EH) protection under ASTM F2892.
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.
