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Title: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 29, 2011, 04:54:17 AM: The holes in my other boots werent getting any smaller and they waterproofing wasn't getting any tighter so I swung by Frankonia today to put hands on some of the boots I have been looking at in their online store.

They are comfortable. They Didnt have the Hanwag's that I wanted in the store so i didnt get to try them on but I'm pretty happy with these. They have the memory foam system, a nice foot bed and they feel different than my cheaper boots. a lot more support. I tried on a couple different sizes and model's with a couple different pairs of socks. tried them sinched tight and not so tight and jumped and walked around Frankonia for about 40 minutes in various set ups.

I also tried on the Meindl Perfekt's but they didnt fit my feet well.

I'll give them a beating and let you know how it goes.

While in the store I also finished up the particulars on a rifle order.... ;)
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 29, 2011, 04:57:36 AM: Couple more angles.

The cushion from the memory foam is great. The memory foam suggests wearing the boot for 5 minutes until it warms up the foam and conforms then retighten the boot. My heel doesnt float up and they are wide enough for my feet flinstone feet but not wide enough to float around. I like how the lace hooks go all the way down to the top of your foot so they are easy to take off.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: jackelope on October 29, 2011, 06:07:56 AM: I've got the Perfekts. Gonna go give them a beating in about 10 minutes.
Congrats on the new tires.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: MADMAX on October 29, 2011, 06:10:29 AM: I had a pair for 3 years and they separated on the side
complained to Cabelas and factory in Germany
Never heard back
Danners !
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 29, 2011, 06:21:57 AM: Model is Island MFS Active
http://www.unterwegs.biz/en/island-mfs-active-487573.html (http://www.unterwegs.biz/en/island-mfs-active-487573.html)
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: singleshot12 on October 29, 2011, 07:01:53 AM: I've owned 2 pairs, loved the ankle support, the memory foam, and the dry feet BUT both pairs lasted less than a year, they separated at the sole. 1st pair sent back for an exchange 2nd pair for a refund, never again. I'm having better luck with my $100 Carolina's. Good luck with yours I think Cabelas still has a one year warranty on them.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 29, 2011, 07:09:03 AM: I didnt get them from cabelas. The warranty says free from defects for the longest contractual period allowed by the country the shoe was purchaced in(germany 30 years) so I would think if they fall apart while I manage to take directed(note the overpriced can of meindl spray) care of them, I should be covered.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: singleshot12 on October 29, 2011, 07:17:02 AM: Gotcha :tup: That may be the way to go, looks like a better boot than the slapped together Cabela's ones. Maybe I'm not done with Meindl after all :)
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 29, 2011, 07:21:22 AM: 2nd year on my perfekts and love them. Took some time to break in but flawless so far.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: hucklebeary on October 30, 2011, 10:17:35 AM: I have had my perfekts for 4 years and never had a problem. They are the shorter hikers and they seem to fit me good. I am curious about getting new 10 inch boots and I have it narrowed down to the Kenetrek Mt extremes and the Meindls. Has anyone taken these same boots for a spin? Let me know
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: jamesjett on October 30, 2011, 01:35:55 PM: I wore a pair for about 4 years also...purchased from Cabela's. Good boots...especially in the rocks. Great support.
The only complaint I had is that they the laces would squeak when trying to put a stalk on. Had to get the laces just
right! :twocents:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: smdave on October 30, 2011, 02:15:33 PM: Looks like a nice pair of boots.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2011, 07:32:54 AM: Quote from: hucklebeary on October 30, 2011, 10:17:35 AM
I have had my perfekts for 4 years and never had a problem. They are the shorter hikers and they seem to fit me good. I am curious about getting new 10 inch boots and I have it narrowed down to the Kenetrek Mt extremes and the Meindls. Has anyone taken these same boots for a spin? Let me know

I've had mine for about 3 years now I think and use them a lot. Mine are the 10" Perfekt Hunters. I love them....I got the laces to stop squeaking by greasing the heck out of the tongue area. I do have to renew it every now and then, about once a year. Other than that, no issues.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: archery288 on October 31, 2011, 07:43:36 AM: Quote from: jackelope on October 31, 2011, 07:32:54 AM
I've had mine for about 3 years now I think and use them a lot. Mine are the 10" Perfekt Hunters. I love them....I got the laces to stop squeaking by greasing the heck out of the tongue area. I do have to renew it every now and then, about once a year. Other than that, no issues.

Same here! With the same problem too! I love those boots though - best pair I've ever owned. When I need another pair of boots hands down I'm buying another pair of the Perfekt hunters.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 31, 2011, 01:34:46 PM: Quote from: archery288 on October 31, 2011, 07:43:36 AM
Quote from: jackelope on October 31, 2011, 07:32:54 AM
I've had mine for about 3 years now I think and use them a lot. Mine are the 10" Perfekt Hunters. I love them....I got the laces to stop squeaking by greasing the heck out of the tongue area. I do have to renew it every now and then, about once a year. Other than that, no issues.

Same here! With the same problem too! I love those boots though - best pair I've ever owned. When I need another pair of boots hands down I'm buying another pair of the Perfekt hunters.

the little meindl book i got with them said to grease the tongue to remedy squeeking.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2011, 01:38:04 PM: I got mine out of the bargain cave at Cabela's for about $60.00

:yike:

True story.
Brand new, still in the original packaging.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on October 31, 2011, 10:05:58 PM: you suck
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: smdave on October 31, 2011, 11:10:54 PM: Quote from: addicted on October 31, 2011, 10:05:58 PM
you suck

I got my boots cheaper then that, owe wait you purchased them for me, :chuckle: Thank you
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on November 01, 2011, 04:13:11 AM: Quote from: smdave on October 31, 2011, 11:10:54 PM
Quote from: addicted on October 31, 2011, 10:05:58 PM
you suck

I got my boots cheaper then that, owe wait you purchased them for me, :chuckle: Thank you

this is all preparation for when i am going to ditch the kids on you and head out on safari
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on December 20, 2011, 12:32:01 PM: ok, 6 weeks in on these boots and the are great. They have formed to my feet very well but they havent gotten loose.

I've tried them wet, extra wet, cold, and dry and there has been no squeeking. Traction has been great even when the ground gets slick outside. Been through a couple boggy areas and they never leak. They breath well for how thick they feel and the support is amazing. I was worried that they would be too stiff but the cushion depth, density and placement has been great.

Hopefully they continue to feel better and better. I usually go on a hike sunday after church so i where then to church then hit the woods and they are comfortable enough to where all day.

Whenever i wear them on cement I think about more cushion but the shock dispersion due to good fit keeps foot pain at bay. Off of cement in the woods they are awesome, especially when it gets uneven... thats when they fit and support kicks in.

I like how the laces hook and loop down to the foot so they are easy to take off/put on.

I'm taking them to washington with me since i'll be there for my annual christmas morning hike. Might get to try them out on my old stomping grounds in snoho county.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: coop2424 on December 20, 2011, 12:57:03 PM: They are a great pair of boots and glad they are working for you! I have had mine for over 2 years. i have had no regrets and still waterproof and most comfortable boot I have. Just picked up some Alaskan Meindl and they are just as good but are taking a bit longer to break in since they are a little more ridged boot compared to the perfekts at least from what i remember from when the perfekts were new.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on December 20, 2011, 02:04:00 PM: i couldnt imagine a stiffer boot that the perfekts

oh wait, a quick google the perfekts they sell in the states are built different than the ones i tried on here.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: colockumelk on December 20, 2011, 06:14:55 PM: They are good boots. One thing that Lowas meindles, and kenetreks all have in common is their insoles SUCK! Do yourself a favor and spend the $35 and buy a set of Green Superfeet for them. My brother has those and said it was the best purchase he could have made. I bougjt tje super feet for my lowas and I concure
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: top pin1 on December 20, 2011, 06:28:03 PM: http://www.obenaufs.com/?gclid=CMaCkJeOkq0CFUhgTAodZxddmA

do yourself a favor and buy a some of the HD stuff. this stuff is aweome waterproofer and to loosen up the leather a lot quicker. This stuff is by the best stuff on the market..

I've had my miendls for 2 years and absolutely love them!!!

Top
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: RB on December 20, 2011, 06:40:57 PM: Was wondering about these boots have read about them but never talked to anyone about them. Now is the time to start looking at new equipment for next years hunt and was considering new boots. Have been wearing Schnees un-insulted pack boots for years and have had good luck have used them in Idaho, Alaska and here, but always looking at new equipment to see if it is better. Good info thanks
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on December 20, 2011, 09:58:50 PM: Quote from: colockumelk on December 20, 2011, 06:14:55 PM
They are good boots. One thing that Lowas meindles, and kenetreks all have in common is their insoles SUCK! Do yourself a favor and spend the $35 and buy a set of Green Superfeet for them. My brother has those and said it was the best purchase he could have made. I bougjt tje super feet for my lowas and I concure

between me and the wife we probably have 7 pairs of superfeet so a pair of them will probably make it to my meindl's eventually.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Rick on December 21, 2011, 10:13:47 AM: I bought some Perfekts this fall. They required absolutely no break in,and are easily the most comfortable boot I've ever worn.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: colockumelk on December 22, 2011, 12:39:16 PM: Quote from: addicted on December 20, 2011, 09:58:50 PM
Quote from: colockumelk on December 20, 2011, 06:14:55 PM
They are good boots. One thing that Lowas meindles, and kenetreks all have in common is their insoles SUCK! Do yourself a favor and spend the $35 and buy a set of Green Superfeet for them. My brother has those and said it was the best purchase he could have made. I bougjt tje super feet for my lowas and I concure

between me and the wife we probably have 7 pairs of superfeet so a pair of them will probably make it to my meindl's eventually.

:chuckle: Nevermind apparantly you are a big fan of the superfeet as well. :tup:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: JLS on December 22, 2011, 01:19:40 PM: Sole heat moldable insoles are very good also.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: high country on December 23, 2011, 06:59:08 AM: I have the perfekt, denali and AK hunters. I wish the perfekt had the rubber rand that the others do....that aside, they are perfekt...lol. sadly, I will never buy another pair, cabelas return policy is now hyper gay and I want a boot I can wear for a few weeks before hunting season and not worry about the return policy if it craps out. My next boots will be la sportiva or similar from......gulp, rei.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: ribka on December 23, 2011, 08:10:52 AM: Have had 2 pairs of the perfekts. Bought both pairs on clearance . Decent boot and have put a lot of miles on both pairs but not that water proof. Looking at Hanwags or Sportivas for next purchase.

Definitely put after market insoles in them.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: high country on December 23, 2011, 08:13:53 AM: I really like the perfekt insoles.....the denali and AK hunters are sub gay.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on January 03, 2012, 09:50:19 PM: This is a pic of a pair of warm dry feet halfway through a 8 mile wet hike with more than a dozen rocky water crossings. I started the day with warm dry feet, and i ended the day with warm dry feet. Just about everything else was wet, but not the feet.

They did great on the mossy rocks, snow, and water crossings. Support was awesome jumping from boulder to boulder.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 03, 2012, 10:08:20 PM: I have had my Alaskans for 6 years now and they are as good as the day I got them! The only time I don't wear the Alaskans is when I am turkey hunting. The first year I had them they came turkey hunting with me and after a 17 mile day marching the hard gravel roads of goldendale I didn't think I was ever going to walk again! Get them off road and I would put them up against any boot on the market today!
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: huntnnw on January 04, 2012, 10:52:04 PM: if your pants arent waterproof your feet wont be soon after :chuckle:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Wtrfowlr62 on January 04, 2012, 11:11:49 PM: i have a pair of perfekt hunters, walked close to 14 miles one day, in montana this year, there was snow on the ground about 8 degrees with wind chill. My feet felt BETTER after it was all done that day than wearing a comfortable pair of running shoes. I swear that whole boot is a science experiment, its how footwear is supposed to be made. kept me perfect temp all day to and dry, no sweat or leakage. mendiel makes hands down the best boots. Even during bow season when it was hell on earth hot my feet stayed just fine all day with a nice silk lining and warm weather hiking sock. Stiff breaking them in though. hands down will never buy another boot unless it says mendiel on it. worth every penny, would still buy them even if they doubled the price.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: RadSav on January 04, 2012, 11:42:38 PM: Quote from: addicted on October 29, 2011, 06:21:57 AM
Model is Island MFS Active
http://www.unterwegs.biz/en/island-mfs-active-487573.html (http://www.unterwegs.biz/en/island-mfs-active-487573.html)

Those are the ones you want! Great purchase. They have the Meindle hardware on them like Cabela's used to before they went cheap. Those should last you a good long time. Cabela's needs to re-think their ways and quit ruining such a great product with cheap hardware. All the northern guides I know used to be Meindle through Cabela's. Now I do not know a single one that still does. The only one I know that still uses Meindle gets the 100% European model like you have there.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Miles on January 04, 2012, 11:55:07 PM: Quote from: huntnnw on January 04, 2012, 10:52:04 PM
if your pants arent waterproof your feet wont be soon after :chuckle:

I was thinking the same thing. Pants get wet, socks get wet, feet get wet...in that order. I love wearing my hikers around but no matter how waterproof they are, if you walk through some wet grass/water and you're pants get wet, your feet are next.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on January 05, 2012, 11:21:41 AM: These are actually hand me down pants from miles lol.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Miles on January 05, 2012, 11:11:40 PM: Quote from: addicted on January 05, 2012, 11:21:41 AM
These are actually hand me down pants from miles lol.

:chuckle:

Spent so much on your boots, and couldn't afford the matching pants...what can I say? I'm just trying to help a guy out.

On a more serious note, when are you getting back to Germany? Our list is coming out Wednesday.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: JJB11B on January 05, 2012, 11:34:26 PM: Quote from: Miles on January 05, 2012, 11:11:40 PM
Quote from: addicted on January 05, 2012, 11:21:41 AM
These are actually hand me down pants from miles lol.

:chuckle:

Spent so much on your boots, and couldn't afford the matching pants...what can I say? I'm just trying to help a guy out.

On a more serious note, when are you getting back to Germany? Our list is coming out Wednesday.
I have Kennetrek Mtn Extremes. (uninsulated) While I have only had them since Christmas, I FREAKIN LOVE THEM. I have worn them everyday. Coyote hunting, work the bar.....They are great, and surprisingly warm
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Miles on January 05, 2012, 11:35:30 PM: Quote from: JJB11B on January 05, 2012, 11:34:26 PM
Quote from: Miles on January 05, 2012, 11:11:40 PM
Quote from: addicted on January 05, 2012, 11:21:41 AM
These are actually hand me down pants from miles lol.

:chuckle:

Spent so much on your boots, and couldn't afford the matching pants...what can I say? I'm just trying to help a guy out.

On a more serious note, when are you getting back to Germany? Our list is coming out Wednesday.
I have Kennetrek Mtn Extremes. (uninsulated) While I have only had them since Christmas, I FREAKIN LOVE THEM

Are you trying to tell me that you need a pair of pants too?
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on January 06, 2012, 01:16:00 AM: flying tomorrow. bringing my duck waders and a bunch of ammo back with me so my suitcase is full.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Miles on January 06, 2012, 01:24:23 AM: Quote from: addicted on January 06, 2012, 01:16:00 AM
flying tomorrow. bringing my duck waders and a bunch of ammo back with me so my suitcase is full.

Safe travels. Did you get any hunting in on this trip back?
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: Miles on January 06, 2012, 01:26:27 AM: Quote from: addicted on January 06, 2012, 01:16:00 AM
flying tomorrow. bringing my duck waders and a bunch of ammo back with me so my suitcase is full.

No Leupold scope in the bag? ;) :chuckle:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2012, 05:45:49 AM: Used them for years. I finally got two pair in a row that squeeked and I could never fix it, no matter how much oil, lube or whatever. They are a damn fine boot other than that, and apparantly they are known for that. :dunno:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: RadSav on January 06, 2012, 02:01:49 PM: Moleskin on the tung where the leather got shinny fixed that for me. The old Alaskans we a great boot.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2012, 05:09:31 PM: Mine was somewhere inside the sole. It sounded almost like cork......
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: RadSav on January 06, 2012, 05:15:25 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on January 06, 2012, 05:09:31 PM
Mine was somewhere inside the sole. It sounded almost like cork......

Hmmmmm! That's interresting.

That's usually my ankles popping these days. Sucks to get old and fat.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2012, 05:16:49 PM: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2012, 03:09:40 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on January 06, 2012, 05:09:31 PM
Mine was somewhere inside the sole. It sounded almost like cork......

The Perfekt footbed is made of cork FWIW.
I greased the crap out of the tongue of my Meindls with Nikwax and the squeak went away. It comes back every so often but I look at it as a reminder to grease my boots.
:dunno:
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: actionshooter on January 07, 2012, 03:22:04 PM: I've had one pair for 3 years and a 2nd pr for 2.
They work great for me and don't ever see a reason to change.
The squeak stays away with boot grease, or I just have really bad hearing.
Title: Re: Picked up some Meindl's today
Post by: addicted on August 12, 2012, 07:20:24 AM: The squeek came up a a few weeks ago and I mink oiled them and it is gone.

Taking the boots to hit the austrian alps this week looking for gams, I think I have the perfect boot for the job.