Danner N45 Mesh & MTN45 Lark: A First Look at Spring 2027
A closer look at what’s coming, what makes it different and what to know before you choose.
Danner lists the N45 Low Mesh in Black Olive and Caramel, plus the women’s MTN45 Low in Lark, as new for Spring 2027. There’s no exact launch day yet. Here’s what makes each one worth a closer look.
Mesh or leather? Start with the upper
The N45 Low Mesh takes the lighter approach: mesh and textile over a recycled polyester lining. The MTN45 Lark uses nubuck leather and a protective mudguard, with a wider, thicker EnduroFoam Plus platform underneath. Both families have a TPU rockplate, an OrthoLite footbed and Vibram Megagrip rubber.
These three styles have no waterproof membrane listed. If waterproofing is a priority, compare them with the separately named GTX models before deciding.
Compare the three new styles
| Style | Version | Upper | Catalog weight | Midsole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32830 | Men’s N45 Low Mesh, Black Olive | Mesh and textile | 27 oz | EnduroFoam |
| 32831 | Women’s N45 Low Mesh, Caramel | Mesh and textile | 21 oz | EnduroFoam |
| 32857 | Women’s MTN45 Low, Lark | Nubuck leather | 26 oz | EnduroFoam Plus |
Men’s N45 Low Mesh: Black Olive 32830
A dark upper and contrasting outsole give Black Olive a subdued look. The mesh construction, foam-core gusset and rockplate are paired with the N45 outsole’s Megagrip rubber and Traction Lug tread. Danner lists a 3-inch height and eligibility for resoling and reconditioning.
Women’s N45 Low Mesh: Caramel 32831
Caramel brings the same mesh-and-textile construction to the women’s version. The catalog lists a 21 oz weight and describes Danner’s women’s Precision Fit construction. This is a different style from the existing N45 Ghost, Jet Black and GTX versions, so their materials and waterproofing shouldn’t be assumed here.
Women’s MTN45 Low: Lark 32857
Lark pairs a light outsole with a nubuck upper. Its EnduroFoam Plus platform and N45 Plus outsole distinguish it from the two mesh shoes above. A PU-coated leather mudguard adds protection around the upper; Danner also lists the shoe as eligible for resoling and reconditioning.
What about sizing, price and arrival?
The workbook lists men’s 32830 in D and EE widths, sizes 7–14 with half sizes through 12. For 32831 and 32857 it lists women’s M width, sizes 5–11 with half sizes through 10. These are Danner’s catalog ranges; the sizes we’ll carry are still to be announced.
We’re waiting on our pricing and arrival date. Choose your model below and use its arrival alert to hear when it becomes available. No preorder is required.
Source: Danner Spring 2027 workbook, PDF pages 33, 54 and 55, reviewed November 5, 2026. The season and specifications come from Danner; they are not hands-on test results. Images: Danner’s catalog and the exact Lark product photograph shown by LA Police Gear.
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