salop sniper 32 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Folks I have just tried on the nicest most comfortable boot I've ever tried. They were: Meindl matrei boots, they we're lovely and wide and so comfortable. How ever Googling them some folk say they aren't very water proof despite being gortex and also having problems with Miendl customer service ! What are your thoughts on Meindl products and the customer service. If I bought them they would be the most expensive boots I've ever had ! all help is much appreciated Matt Quote Link to post
bunny tickler 876 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 my lads just walked john o groats to lands end to raise noney for the ABF SOLDIERS CHARITY he went through 2 pairs of meindl boots which eventually was replaced before the walk he wrecked another pr of boots they replaced them too .... but 3 prs of boots in one season ???? it took a lot of argueing though to get them replaced all they wanted to do was to repair them Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 meindl are ok... they do take a bit of breaking in though.... Quote Link to post
paddymc 1 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 ive had three pair,sole came off two pair after the rand perished , on third pair, rand on way out ,just got a pair of zamberlian voiz nice Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Meindl... Choose your type carefully.. Most popular is not always best.... Quote Link to post
3175darren 1,093 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Its like anything else at the moment, they were very good but I think they have cut back on production costs or something, as you seem to here bad things about them now, I had a pair for about 8 yr they did the three peaks,challenge and plenty of other stuff brilliant boot,as for waterproof they were good without doubt, but good trouser's make the difference as anything going down the legs ends its journey in your boot,mine were high leg too high if I am honest, Quote Link to post
Flacko 1,732 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Mine are great mate extra wide fit as well comfy waterproof can't fault them Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,575 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 only pair ive had is Burma waterproof walking boots. They are the best boots ive had and 100% water proof. Only prob has been getting Meindl replacement laces. Quote Link to post
sikastag_1 689 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Went up to bushwear today to buy the dovre extremes and while I was there tried on the meindl antarktis and it was probably the most comfy boot I've tried on didn't have them in my size exactly though so didn't buy them, fancy trying the taiga aswell don't know how we'll these 2 hold up though compared to the dovre Quote Link to post
bunny tickler 876 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 none measure up to 1300 miles non stop Quote Link to post
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,635 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Good boots aren't necessarily the most comfortable, it's all about holding your feet in the RIGHT position in proper boots not the most comfortable way to wear them I wear asolos and they aren't comfy especially before breaking them in, but for foot care they are tremendous, no rubs no blisters or requirement for extra footcare Quote Link to post
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