That fact alone ensures your footwear is tough, tested and ready for just about anything. You’re not just buying a pair of shoes, you’re buying a pair of Danners. The Overlook is one of few that looks and feels like a trainer but performs like a trail shoe at a moment’s notice. So many iconic footwear brands are releasing similar crossover shoes, but so many are falling short by creating a shoe that oversells its style or capability. From the bar to the barbecue to the backcountry, you can wear it just about anywhere. Even though Danner equipped this shoe with a subdued, rugged flair, it still turns heads. Storms aside, I found myself throwing on this shoe with blind confidence knowing it could handle any obstacle and look good along the way. I wouldn’t recommend wearing the Overlook in a torrential downpour, but Danner explicitly says the upper is water-resistant, not waterproof. ![]() Though it lacks some of the stability that stiffer shoes provide, the knitted upper was breathable and pairs well with the Vibram rubber in a variety of conditions, including those weekend adventures on the trail. Through it all, I found it to be well-rounded and capable at everything from running errands to day hikes. To that end, I wore it across Manhattan, through Brooklyn and outside the city, going so far as to avoid public transit whenever possible. My primary concern with the Overlook was comfort. All told, the Overlook’s appearance suggests it’s a shoe you’d wear to the local watering hole, but it’s remarkably capable beyond town. It’s then finished with nubuck leather accents that add a touch of style and durability. To do so, it relies on a breathable, water-repellent EnduroKnit upper that hugs your foot like a glove (the fit reminds me of Nike’s FlyKnit technology), offering next-to-skin comfort that’ll almost convince you to ditch your socks. Not unlike your favorite pair of trainers, the Overlook is designed to fit more like a traditional shoe and less like a clunky hiking boot. With that in mind, we put them to the test all around New York City (and beyond). It features a series of technical specs which include a water-resistant upper and a lugged sole, but the whole package provides everyday comfort and style when the nearest trail is a workweek away. That theory might explain why Danner, the iconic footwear brand known for its line of rugged boots, released the Overlook shoe in time for summer.Īs an outdoor-urban crossover shoe, the Overlook is built to perform most anywhere. Maybe that’s because the next generation of outdoorists are keen on doing more with less, but it’s also compelling when a product can pull double duty. Multipurpose outdoor gear is having a moment. Maybe swapping out the crunchy options for a couple more acoustic models would have made it even more useful, but this remains an appealing six-string multi-tool and a genuine problem-solver for many gigging players.Nota bene: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. “The launch of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster feels like a no-brainer move for Fender, spreading the potential appeal of what is virtually a whole new category of guitar. The feel of the bevelled arm rest and fingerboard edges says quality and comfort this is an inviting guitar and that Modern Deep-C neck will feel familiar to anyone who has played the electric Player series models.” A lovely dark rosewood fingerboard and bridge replaces the US version’s ebony, but that’s not anissue for us. “In terms of feel and build, we honestly can’t find a compromise between this Ensenada-made Player and the US Acoustasonics we’ve tried. MusicRadar: The onboard voice options might have been scaled down but the Acoustasonic Telecaster sticks the landing as a Player Series model, in what could be one of the guitars to make the hybrid build truly go mainstream.įender Player Series Acoustasonic Telecaster: The web says That, in sum, is the sort of thing the Acoustasonic format encourages. That said, it can be pressed into service of many different kinds of styles, perhaps some that are all your own. ![]() It is warmer, with a little more width than you’d expect from a Tele’s bridge pickup. ![]() Fender promises twang but this isn’t Pete Anderson levels of twang. Park yourself on position one for a more traditional electric guitar experience, but don’t necessarily expect a traditional Telecaster experience. In a sense, this is a sound that almost exists outside of the spectrum of acoustic/electric tones, and is sure to support pedalboard experimentation. The sound is just coming from the piezo and as you turn the blend control it adds drive. Here is where the true hybrid tones are, and as such, there are fewer references for what we are hearing.
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