Meindl
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They are good shit
In the same league as scarpa, asolo etc
It always amazes me that companies like this make boots from 2-3mm thick leathers (sometimes gore-tex lined) built onto the best of vibram soles with top quality hardware (hooks, eyelets etc) and have a price point of only a couple of hundred quid/euros
Whereas . . . oh fuck I nearly went off on one and started criticising 'artisan' companies who make footwear from lesser materials but manage to charge a good deal more . . . nevermind
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@Geo:
Whereas . . . oh fuck I nearly went off on one and started criticising 'artisan' companies who make footwear from lesser materials but manage to charge a good deal more . . . nevermind
Now I am interested in which company your thinking about. Go on give us a hint…. Rhymes with?
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@Geo:
Whereas . . . oh fuck I nearly went off on one and started criticising 'artisan' companies who make footwear from lesser materials but manage to charge a good deal more . . . nevermind
don't blame yourself, Geo …
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Hi
I looked for a long time to find a boot, solid and durable enough to suit my needs, since I had for a long time
( at least I believe british made ) Docs, but since they made in Vietnam I decided to look for something
european made and classic.
So I stumbled as a northern german over Meindls 'zwiegenähten' half-handmade boot, affordable and
very usable indeed.
Its my more or less every day turnout boot, even for some walking the dogs.
Surpringly enough they go nicely on the motorbike too.Drawbach they need attention.
Thanks for all your input, since Im always looking for an alternative too
Still not cleaned
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Good reminder that I should give some tlc to mine before heading up north for a vacation. You can't go wrong with Meind boots.
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MEINDL ORTLER
perfect winterboots-made in germany!!!
supa hard & heavy boot!!! -
Stop I wear them even in the summer, not like the supermodern hightechfibre boots, but stylish and still with the
right socks not too warm at all….Need to get a 2nd pair before only fareast made hightechfibre gear is around...or still settle for the old english
bootmaker, but not sure yetKeep them on and use them....
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I have two pairs of Meindls, as imported by Cabelas. These are what I wear 90% of the time, because almost all of my time out of the house is spent walking up and down grassy hillsides in unpredictable weather! I wouldn't be able to stay upright in my Grensons or cowboy boots. I had a pretty hard time in White's, too; they're intended for standing in mud, not walking on 40° inclines.
My first pair is their 10" insulated Perfekt hunter. Made in Germany. Not a pretty boot, relatively speaking, but I think it has a certain rugged charm. It's also warm down to -20°F (from personal experience), rated to -40°F.
Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_hunter_warm.jpgWith flash, to show wear:
Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_hunter_flash.jpgThose have been Nikwaxed.
I also have their Italian-made Light Hiker. Goretex, same leather, similar sole. Great fit for my wide meat plates. Currently covered in dust from the fields. I can walk down a 45° slope in these without losing my footing. Here they are with my BBs.
Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_light_hiker_bb.jpgNow I feel like I have to post pics in something prettier!
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Similar to the Meindl are the Limmer boots that are sold in the NE USA. Does anyone know if the Limmer off-the-shelf boots are just rebranded Meindl?
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http://www.meindl.de/english/index.html
Handmade in Germany!
