Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 02:00:12 PM
Has anyone tried these or know how long the break in period is?
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Meindl-Mens-Perfekt-trade-Extreme-Gram-Hunter-Boots/1632151.uts?productVariantId=3510662&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03693913&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjw4827BRDJvpbVuKvx-rIBEiQA2_CzsDVhFG3E0eryAsMzjVzBAXAG7jh6Bc3SaLSAuJKGxn4aAoO98P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
Post by: Thefisherman83 on June 29, 2016, 02:23:44 PM
Post by: Buckewe on June 29, 2016, 02:30:26 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on June 29, 2016, 02:34:46 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 29, 2016, 02:47:24 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 02:51:05 PM
I didn't need any break in time with my light hikers, but they might be a little different than the Extremes. I have an extremely flat foot and their arch fit me comfortably. One thing I noticed about Meindl's, they run a size to a size and a half big.
Yeah, I usually wear an 11 in boots and went with 10.5. Maybe I should have done a 10. They felt snug when I tried them on at the store
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 04:20:39 PM
Does anyone have experience with custom insoles? Best place to go? Im in North Bend.
Maybe I should have mentioned that I am super particular :chuckle:
Post by: hoytem on June 29, 2016, 06:44:22 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 07:00:43 PM
I never had blisters from mine but the bottom of my feet felt like they took a beating with a bat for the first two weeks. Now they seem pretty comfortable.
You have the Perfekt extremes? Did you go a full size down or?
Post by: splitshot on June 29, 2016, 07:14:59 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on June 29, 2016, 07:22:28 PM
My biggest complaint is the right boot gives me a heel blister because the insoles do not fit flush against the side of the boot. I'm wondering if Superfeet would even take care of that or if I should get custom insoles made by Lathrop & Sons. Hate to keep putting money into boots if they aren't going to work out but don't want to give up on them quite yet.
Does anyone have experience with custom insoles? Best place to go? Im in North Bend.
Maybe I should have mentioned that I am super particular :chuckle:
I'll sell you a brand new pair of insoles from lathrop never been installed. Honestly I wasn't very impressed with mine and went back to Dr Scholls work insoles they are the best IMO and half the price but everyone else loves the synergy insoles
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 07:27:46 PM
My biggest complaint is the right boot gives me a heel blister because the insoles do not fit flush against the side of the boot. I'm wondering if Superfeet would even take care of that or if I should get custom insoles made by Lathrop & Sons. Hate to keep putting money into boots if they aren't going to work out but don't want to give up on them quite yet.
Does anyone have experience with custom insoles? Best place to go? Im in North Bend.
Maybe I should have mentioned that I am super particular :chuckle:
I'll sell you a brand new pair of insoles from lathrop never been installed. Honestly I wasn't very impressed with mine and went back to Dr Scholls work insoles they are the best IMO and half the price but everyone else loves the synergy insoles
Let me get back to you. I may try dropping another half size.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on June 29, 2016, 07:35:06 PM
Post by: Cascade on June 29, 2016, 07:55:54 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 29, 2016, 10:51:24 PM
FWIW Kenetrek says 50 miles before you should expect those boots to be broke in. Not sure I'd be too concerned over 5 miles and not broke in, but break in wont help heel lift. The shims might, or some different footbeds might.
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 29, 2016, 10:54:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 30, 2016, 11:41:52 AM
They should have come with shims. Mine did not. Think I got a pair that were returned.
Oh, well there's your problem.
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 30, 2016, 12:09:02 PM
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.
Post by: andersonjk4 on June 30, 2016, 12:19:15 PM
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......
:yeah: 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.
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 30, 2016, 12:30:49 PM
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......
:yeah: 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.
Post by: jackelope on June 30, 2016, 12:47:04 PM
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.
Post by: andersonjk4 on June 30, 2016, 12:52:30 PM
Post by: GoldenOscar on July 05, 2016, 04:30:57 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 05, 2016, 04:36:07 PM
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?
Post by: buglebrush on July 05, 2016, 04:50:55 PM
Post by: GoldenOscar on July 05, 2016, 06:05:08 PM
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.
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 08, 2016, 08:39:27 PM
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.
Post by: follow maggie on July 08, 2016, 10:03:58 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 08, 2016, 10:15:51 PM
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.
Post by: follow maggie on July 08, 2016, 10:32:44 PM
Post by: andersonjk4 on July 09, 2016, 10:50:42 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on July 10, 2016, 03:46:28 PM
That really sucks you are having so much trouble with their customer service. I have never had anything but the best customer service at the Post Falls store. And I've been a pain in butt for them a few time when I've returned items multiple times. But they have always been good to me. It's the main reason I keep going back to them. Next time you make it over this direction head to the Post Falls store. They've always had a pretty good selection of boots and maybe you will find some better customer service.
:yeah:
I've had absolutely no problems with the PF store
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 10, 2016, 06:21:25 PM
Left with a 9.5 & think Im good to go.
I usually wear an 11 in boots. Not sure why the website and reviews all say true to size. They are really nice boots and fit my foot well once they are broke in.
Patience has never been my strong suit