Finding hard-wearing, versatile, stylish apparel is easier nowadays than it ever has been before. However, there are occasions when something truly special comes along that stands out even among the crowded gallery of worthwhile gear. Today, we have one such release in a rare collaboration between two lauded brands: Danner, the PNW boot-making powerhouse, and Taylor Stitch, the San Francisco style mavens. Called the Ridge & River Collection, the release includes four smart pieces — a classic t-shirt, cozy sweater, camo canvas jacket and (of course) a handsome pair of boots.
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City-to-Trail Versatility Is the Name of the Game
In Danner’s own words, the collection was “made for both the city streets and rugged terrain” — meaning all the pieces will look good whether you’re headed out to lunch downtown or you’re going for a hike up in the mountains. And they’re all made with quality in mind. The boots are crafted in the USA by Danner and include Gore-Tex waterproofing, a Vibram outsole and a full-grain leather and waxed canvas upper. The jacket is made from waxed canvas by the experts at Halley Stevensons in the UK. The sweater and t-shirt are similarly well-considered.
But it’s not just the styling and materials that make this collection special. The two brands also built it with responsibility in mind, meaning they were careful where and how they sourced their materials and how the pieces might age. For instance, the boots are made for the long haul and are even eligible for Danner’s recrafting services, so parts can be replaced as needed, extending their functional life far beyond what it might otherwise be.
