Meindl boots

[Soloman]

Has anyone used a pair of Meindl doure extreme boots.
Just interested in any feedback as thinking about a pair for this winter(and many more considering the price).
Soloman.

 

[big_swede]

for a general opinion of the brand and the quality you could search what I have written on Meindl. Short version, their products are overpriced rubbish.

 

[Soloman]

I cant find your posts on Meindl boots Big swede,id better not say i was also looking at Lundhags too.

 

[Shewie]

I tried a pair on in Tamarack a few weeks ago, I felt they were a bit too chunky and kind of restrictive around the ankle. Fair enough I didn't give them much of a chance because I only walked round the shop in them for half an hour but you do get an idea.
I ended up going for the Lundhags Ranger High which felt so much more comfortable at the time. About 30 miles and a couple of nights out later I'm glad I made that choice.

Best to try them on Soloman if you can, especially when spending that kind of money. I had my heart set on the Lowa Hunter Extremes but felt like my feet were cooking when I finally got to try a pair on.

You could try ringing Tamarack and ask Sally if Tony has taken the Dovres and Lundhags up to the Blair Athol show this week, could be a good opportunity to try a few pairs on. You should get the 20% off aswell which runs out on Monday.

 

[Mastino]

I owned a pair of Meindl's and one fine day the soles just fell off. Not as a matter of speech, but really so: one moment I was walking with soles and the next moment the soles were laying behind me on the path and I was left with a crumbling dried goo under the so much 'impressive' boots...

So, what was the name of those Swedish boots?

 

[para106]

I've had a pair of Meindl Burma Pro goretex jobs for over 2 years & they've been very good. Waterproof, comfy & not had any issues at all. May be the dodgy one's were part of a crappy batch..........

 

[HillBill]

I have some Miendl Vakuum GTX, they have memory foam inside and are comfy as hell, build quality is fantastic so i can not complain, they are really surdy. Not the best for all situations though. I wouldn't wear them for a lowland stroll with the kids, that would be over kill but most of my hiking is done on hard terrain, highland, hills etc and they are superb for this.

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Yes they are expensive i paid £120 for mine reduced from £150 but they still cost £150 most places now.

I rate them as good as Le Chameaux, just as rugged and hard wearing.

 

[stooboy]

A good friend of mine is a hill shepeard and is out on the hills most days and he always buys meindls.

I do however look in tk maxx often where they had raicles and scarpas just the other week i got a good pair of scarpa walking boots that where RRP 150 for £45.

 

[littlebiglane]

Lundhags all the way for me. Got some Scouts. Love'em.

 

[Mang]

I've got some Meindl boots and whilst I haven't gone any massive distances in them they are like slippers.

 

[Soloman]

Thanks guys for the info,i came across a shop today in crief that had a good range of meindl boots so i had a good look at some.
The quality looks very good,the assistant said that alot of shepherds and gamekeeprs buy them.
Soloman