My Perfekts are not perfect

[T-Dozzer]

They should have come with shims. Mine did not. Think I got a pair that were returned.

[jackelope]

They should have come with shims. Mine did not. Think I got a pair that were returned.

Oh, well there's your problem.

[T-Dozzer]

They should have come with shims. Mine did not. Think I got a pair that were returned.

Oh, well there's your problem.

Yeah, maybe. Just strange one boot is worse than the other. Never had issues before. Guess I will make rge hour drive to cabellaa again. Not a big fan of theirs.
Im going to call Lothrop & see what they think too.

[andersonjk4]

My 1st pair of perfekts were  sweet, no issues.  The 2nd pair gave my serious blisters despite being broke in and every kind of sock I tried......

  I had the same experience bought a pair of regular Perfekts back in about 2010 and I loved them.  They were the most comfortable boot.  After a few years a seam started to separate on the back of them, so I took them back to Cabela's and they gave me a prorated refund.  I put that toward a new pair.  Well the new pair gave me the same hot spots on the back of my heels (one side was worse than the other).  I spent a lot of miles trying to break them in and tried different insoles and never could get rid of the heel issue.  I took them back after last elk season when I almost couldn't walk the day after a big long hunt. 

[T-Dozzer]

My 1st pair of perfekts were  sweet, no issues.  The 2nd pair gave my serious blisters despite being broke in and every kind of sock I tried......

  I had the same experience bought a pair of regular Perfekts back in about 2010 and I loved them.  They were the most comfortable boot.  After a few years a seam started to separate on the back of them, so I took them back to Cabela's and they gave me a prorated refund.  I put that toward a new pair.  Well the new pair gave me the same hot spots on the back of my heels (one side was worse than the other).  I spent a lot of miles trying to break them in and tried different insoles and never could get rid of the heel issue.  I took them back after last elk season when I almost couldn't walk the day after a big long hunt.

Cabellas took them back after that kong? Thought it was just 90 days than the manufacturer after that.

[jackelope]

They should have come with shims. Mine did not. Think I got a pair that were returned.

Oh, well there's your problem.

Yeah, maybe. Just strange one boot is worse than the other. Never had issues before. Guess I will make rge hour drive to cabellaa again. Not a big fan of theirs.
Im going to call Lothrop & see what they think too.

Feet are different side to side. It's not at all uncommon for shoes to fit a little differently side to side.
I've had 2 pairs of Perfekt Hunters and they've both been awesome and required little break in. I've got a pair of La Sportiva's that are just now starting to feel ok on my feet but only when I wear the right socks.
I imagine if worst comes to worst, Cabela's would take them back. You will run the risk of a variation of break in times with any quality boot you buy though. Like I said, Kenetrek says it could take 50 miles. I don't have that kind of patience.  Just be aware of that.

[andersonjk4]

The equipment they put their name on usually has a lifetime warranty.  Up to one year you can't get a full refund and then after that they will usually give you a prorated refund based on the age of the item compared to what they determine the life of the product should be.  My first pair was around 4 years old when I returned them and I think I got somewhere around 50 - 60% of what I paid for them.   

[GoldenOscar]

The cork insoles for me and the way to go with Meindls.......... I know my newest set of Alaskans came with some cheaper air active crapolas and I had to buy the $29 cork insoles to get them to fit my foot correctly....I own 4 pair of Cabelas Meindls and love them all.

[T-Dozzer]

The cork insoles for me and the way to go with Meindls.......... I know my newest set of Alaskans came with some cheaper air active crapolas and I had to buy the $29 cork insoles to get them to fit my foot correctly....I own 4 pair of Cabelas Meindls and love them all.

Are you talking about the cork footbeds that come with them and did you use the shims as well?

[buglebrush]

Had the exact same issues as some of you so I switched to the D width, and it cured them all.  Cabela's only has EE ( X-Wide ) or D.  They took all summer to break in properly though.  I've had a couple pairs and it was the same.  My favorite boot though

[GoldenOscar]

   
Are you talking about the cork footbeds that come with them and did you use the shims as well?

Yes I am talking about the cork footbeds that some of the Meindl/ Perfekts come with.. (They work well for me)  I have used those shims in my LaSportivas but havnt needed them in my Cabela's boots.

[T-Dozzer]

 Called cabellas to ask about exchanges and person in customer service said "no problem, come on up, we will take care of you"
I drive the hour and a half to find out they don't have anymore and will not be stocking them because they are to expensive to sell. So if I want to try on a few more pair they will just ship them to me for almost $800 and it will take 2 or 3 weeks.
I had to ask for the manager to just get a pair of shims since mine where missing. They gave me a pair out of a boot a size larger and I had to fit them.
I don't know why I even bother with that place anymore. Every time I go there I get terrible customer service. Manager at least tried. Everyone else couldn't have cared less.
This is the Tulalip store.

[follow maggie]

How could shipping be $400?

[T-Dozzer]

How could shipping be $400?

Wanted me to return my boots than charge me for the other two pairs I needed to try on plus shipping.
I kept mine to try with shims than will exchange for a different brand/model next. I cant wait 3 weeks to just try a different size.

[follow maggie]

Wow