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Futoshi Yamai ( , )I first became aware of the Danner brand when I saw the Danner Lite at an outdoor store in Tokyo. It was in the early 1980s, so it had only been on the market for a few years. . I guess I was pretty quick to take notice.

fatI got them right away and tried them out in the field , and they are just a dream shoe. I really don't like it when my feet get wet in the outdoors. . But when I wear the "Danner Lite," they really don't get wet or steamy. There had been mountain boots for mountaineering before, but they were made of all leather and were a bit too heavy to wear for camping. . In that respect, the "Danner Lite" was lightweight and easy to use as camping shoes.

fatBetween you and me, I once used a "Danner Lite" in place of a hammer to drive tent pegs (laughs). It's lightweight, but that's how tough it is. I like them so much that I have been wearing them for over 30 years, including when I go camping with my family.

fatThe reason why I like Danner is not only because of its functionality , but also because of its design. The combination of leather and nylon was very fresh. To be honest, I thought it was a stylish shoe. . In fact, they look great not only with outdoor wear, but also with casual clothes such as regular jackets and jeans. I often wear them on the street, but when I walk around in Danners, I naturally feel uplifted as an outdoor person.

fat. it's the very same model that made Danner Lite so appealing. The functionality is also perfect. The footbed is soft and easy to wear, and it seems to fit the Japanese foot shape. I'm also happy to see that the shoes are waterproof with GORE-TEX®, even though they are reasonably priced. Danner's diligent manufacturing, which uses advanced production techniques to maintain quality, has something in common with "Snow Peak. Even if the production site is not in the U.S., "Danner" is still "Danner. I think I will be using "Danner Field" in heavy rotation from now on.

fatRisa has loved clothes since she was a little girl. I have always held on to that love, and I appreciate the way she tries to create something that has never been done before. My father was a rock climber and I grew up as an outdoors person myself . . Risa also grew up playing in the field with us. . I believe that the DNA of the outdoors is firmly reflected in our craftsmanship. . On the other hand, I am also breaking new ground in my own way with outdoor wear that can be worn in the city. I believe that Risa has a firm understanding of the essence of "Snow Peak," so I do not interfere in any way with what she makes. I believe that she will change Snow Peak for the better in the future.

fatThe concept of "Danner" and "Snow Peak" apparel is exactly the same in terms of being able to go back and forth between the outdoors and the city without boundaries. . It would definitely be a good match for the clothes that Risa produces.

lisaThe black "Mountain Light" I bought more than 10 years ago was my first pair of "Danner" shoes. I had no idea that they were originally made as mountaineering shoes, but I liked the way they looked and bought them as a fashionable shoe.

lisa. I was attracted by the volume and authenticity of the shoes, which I could not find in ordinary women's brand shoes. At the time, I wore "Mountain Light" with my entire body in black, and wore them around town with a mode atmosphere.

lisaLater, when I learned that they were an American brand of outdoor boots, I started wearing them in the field for practical purposes. . in fact, they work well for any activity, including trekking and snow camping. Later, I also got "Danner Lite" and used them for rainy day camping and other activities.

lisaI had been wearing them for a long time, and one day I was surprised to learn that my father had always been a fan of Danner boots. Perhaps it was the way he wore them when we went camping as a family that remained in his memory.

lisaMy father was often away from home, so when I joined Snow Peak and started working with him, I finally understood what kind of person he was. What I realized then was that my father's sensibilities are close to mine, and he is the person who understands me the best, with whom I can always empathize. I feel a deep-seated connection that can only exist between father and son, and we respect each other's craftsmanship. So it is no surprise that we both love the same products, as father and daughter have been using "Danner" for two generations.

lisaBoth the leather upper and sole are soft, and they fit my feet immediately. The two-tone model is nice, but the one-tone black model is a perfect balance of functionality and fashion that stands out even more.

lisaI am most pleased with the authentic construction and the ability to replace soles! I so hate it when a tear or breakage occurs and I never get my favorite outfit or shoe again. . I wore my first pair of "Mountain Lights" while fixing them myself with a mending agent. Later, when I learned about repair services and had them professionally repaired, I was impressed by the reborn look. So, for me, the ability to replace soles and repair shoes is one of the main attractions of Danner. I can wear my Danner Fields for a long time while having them repaired, so I can rest assured that they will last.

lisaSnow Peak's clothes can be worn in the city or in the wild. Danner boots stand in the same position. So, I think they will inevitably fit in with any styling of "Snow Peak" clothing.