Danner Wheat Ridge 18505 Brown/Red Aluminum Toe Work Boots is a new 4.5-inch work-boot style listed for Spring 2027.
Confirmed construction
Durable leather upper with an abrasion-resistant heel cap, mutilation-free hardware, cushioning EVA footbed, Danner Resurge low-density EVA midsole, nylon shank and TRAILGUARD ESS platform. Danner describes the Wheat Ridge rubber outsole as non-marking and oil- and slip-resistant.
- Style 18505: Brown/Red; aluminum toe.
- Manufacturer-listed weight: 38 oz.
- No waterproof protection or insulation listed for this exact style.
- Danner lists electrical-hazard and slip-resistance performance under ASTM F2413-24 I/C EH SR for this style.
- DPDX last; catalog sizes D 7–14 and EE 8–14, half sizes through 12. Kodiak size allocation is unconfirmed.
Release timing
Danner identifies these styles as NEW in its Spring 2027 workbook. An exact launch day, Kodiak delivery date, size allocation and Kodiak price have not been announced.
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The Spring 2027 additions are 18504 Brown/Tan plain toe and 18505 Brown/Red aluminum toe. Existing 18500 and 18501 are Brown/Olive waterproof styles at 39 oz and 44 oz respectively. The new 18504 and 18505 rows do not list waterproof protection; do not transfer the older models’ Danner Dry claim to these new styles.
Wheat Ridge 18504 and 18505 release guide · Upcoming Gear
Primary source: Danner Spring 2027 workbook, PDF page 79 (printed page 52), reviewed October 26, 2026. Images are manufacturer workbook previews; specifications may change before release.
