About this product
A Boot First. A Sneaker Second.
Danner didn't get its start building athletic shoes — it makes boots. So when the team set out to build a lightweight trainer, they used over 90 years of bootmaking experience to create a boot that acts like a shoe, not a shoe that acts like a boot. The Tachyon is a lightweight, flexible boot built for training and special operations.
Key Features of the Danner Tachyon 8" 50120
- Ultralight at 26 oz Per Pair: Built light for all-day training.
- Synthetic Ultralight Upper: Lightweight synthetic materials with ultra-fast dry times.
- Unlined for Breathability: Cool comfort in warmer temperatures, with a fit that molds to your foot.
- Speed Lace System: Tighten from toe to top with one swift tug for a secure, tight fit.
- Abrasion-Resistant Toe Cap: Added scuff protection in the area that sees the most wear.
- Open-Cell Polyurethane Footbed: Shock absorption with extra air circulation.
- EVA Midsole: Lightweight cushioning without added bulk.
- Danner Tachyon Outsole: 100% rubber for abrasion resistance, with pentagonal lugs for broad surface contact.
- DLE-01 Last: An anatomical last with secure heel and forefoot capture and a roomier toe box. Available in extended sizes; Danner recommends women select 1.5–2 full sizes down.
Built for Hot Weather and Off-Duty Training
This version is non-waterproof and unlined by design — built specifically for hot-weather conditions and off-duty training where breathability matters more than weather protection.
Why Choose the Danner Tachyon 8" 50120?
If you want a lightweight, breathable trainer from Danner, this is it. At just 26 oz per pair, with a speed lace system and the Danner Tachyon outsole, it's built to move fast without sacrificing durability.
Similar Styles to Consider
Need waterproof protection? See the Tachyon 8" GORE-TEX (50122) — same lightweight platform with a waterproof liner and polishable, uniform-compliant toe.
Shop more: Danner Boots, Danner Duty Boots, Tactical Boots
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Tachyon weigh?
26 oz per pair, built to feel like an athletic shoe while still holding up to field use.
Is this boot waterproof?
This version is unlined and non-waterproof by design, built for breathability in hot-weather training conditions. For waterproof protection, see the GORE-TEX version (50122).
Does the Tachyon fit true to size?
It's built on the DLE-01 last with a roomier toe box. Danner offers extended sizes and recommends women select 1.5–2 full sizes down from their standard size.
What sizes does the Tachyon come in?
It comes in Medium and Wide, in men's sizes 3 through 16.
What outsole does the Tachyon use?
A 100% rubber Danner Tachyon outsole with pentagonal lugs for abrasion resistance and grip.
How does the speed lace system work?
Special hardware lets you tighten from toe to top with one swift tug for a secure fit.
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