Ok, I misspoke.
My boots are the “Trophy”.
https://www.danner.com/men/all-footwear?sortId=product-family&product_category%5B%5D=7170&stock_status%5B%5D=1&stock_status%5B%5D=0
Similar to the “Elk Hunter” but taller and more insulation. I originally bought them for camping and hiking in the snow.
Danner makes a lot of hunting boots for specialized uses. They have a “recrafting” program for some models. Many of their more “serious” boots are made in the US; the website lets you filter for that. With some exceptions maybe, the traditionally built boots with a sewn welt are recraftable and US made. Return policy might work for you to buy online.
My boots had no particular break-in. They are not a stiff old school “hiking boot”.