Up to the Mountains or Out for Macchiato? Why Not Both?
Inquire is Danner's best-selling boot built with Women's Precision Fit, providing a better fit in the heel and more room in the toes. This lightweight, waterproof do-it-all is packed with both capability and comfort — tackle a bucket-list hike with Danner® Dry waterproofing and Megagrip traction, then knock off a grocery run with a shock-absorbing Plyolite® EVA midsole underfoot.
Key Features of the Danner Inquire Mid 5" Pinecone Brown/Prairie Sand
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Suede & Textile Upper: Durable suede combined with lightweight textile for modern performance and timeless Danner durability.
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Waterproof Danner® Dry Liner: A 100% waterproof barrier that keeps water out while letting moisture escape, for all-day dry comfort.
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Removable OrthoLite® Footbed: Three layers of varying density for maximum cushioning and support, made of open-cell polyurethane for better heat dissipation and air circulation.
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Danner® Plyolite® Midsole: Lightweight comfort and shock absorption.
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Vibram® Inquire Outsole: An exclusive outsole with multi-directional lugs and a split heel for adaptive traction, using Vibram's Megagrip compound for incredible grip on wet and dry surfaces.
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Danner® Trailguard™ TPU Shank: Stability and underfoot protection on rough, uneven terrain.
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DW-1BH Last: A Women's Precision Fit last, built from the inside out for superior comfort and optimal support — not a scaled-down men's fit.
Why Choose the Danner Inquire Mid 5" Pinecone Brown/Prairie Sand?
If you want a genuinely capable hiking boot that's just as comfortable running errands around town, this is it. The Danner Dry liner, Megagrip Vibram outsole, and Women's Precision Fit come together in a boot built to do it all.
Similar Styles to Consider
Prefer a lower-cut Chukka? See the Inquire Chukka 4" Driftwood/Stormy Weather (64507) or the Inquire Chukka 4" Kangaroo Brown/Coffee Bean (64508).
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about the Mid versus the Chukka?
Same platform — Danner Dry waterproofing, Plyolite midsole, Vibram Inquire outsole, Women's Precision Fit last — just a taller 5" profile with a suede-and-textile upper instead of the Chukka's 4" suede build.
Is this boot waterproof?
Yes. It has a 100% waterproof Danner Dry liner that keeps water out while letting moisture escape.
Is this boot built on a women's-specific last?
Yes. The DW-1BH last uses Women's Precision Fit, built from the inside out for a genuinely better fit rather than a scaled-down men's last.
What is the Danner Plyolite midsole?
A lightweight, athletic-inspired EVA midsole built for shock absorption and all-day comfort.
