New Meindl hiking boots and Vic Pioneer X

[Top-Gear-24]

Two weeks ago my family and I went shopping for a new pair of hiking boots for my oldest son.  After trying on a couple of different brands, he said the Meindl Vacuum were his favourite pair.
Since the shop was giving 10% discount on all hiking boots I decided to try on these Meindl boots myself ... 

So instead of going home with one pair of boots, we went home with two ...  . 

Summer, you can come now, we're ready  .




A couple of days earlier my wife bought me a Vic Pioneer X, and since I have not yet posted any pics of it I'll post some of them here, along with my new Meindls  .

[firiki]

I hadn't heard of MEINDL before but I can tell you these seem like good quality boots Enjoy!

How do you like the Pioneer X so far?

[Gareth]

Meindl make fantastic boots, though even with 10% off I'm guessing they weren't cheap.  Worth it for a good fitting pair of boots IMO.

[Gareth]

and now I feel the need to go and clean my boots for some reason.

[Tomcat_81]

Now you've got some boots from round the corner where I'm from.
Interesting, but just a week ago I gave some hitchhikers a lift to the Meindl factory- a boatbuilder and a carpenter, both on the "Walz", their journeyman-years (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journeyman_years). They specifically wanted to that factory, because both needed boots that'd last and work.

Hope they will always carry you safely !

Tomcat

[Top-Gear-24]

I hadn't heard of MEINDL before but I can tell you these seem like good quality boots Enjoy!

How do you like the Pioneer X so far?

Haven't used it much, I've carried it a couple of days, but apart from the regular loose thread the Pioneer X hasn't seen any real use ...  but still, it's an alox with a pair of scissors, so it will always be great in my opinion  .

[Top-Gear-24]

Meindl make fantastic boots, though even with 10% off I'm guessing they weren't cheap.  Worth it for a good fitting pair of boots IMO.

I used to wear combat boots from the Belgian Army when I was young(er  ), but when I was about 26 years old I got myself a pair of Lafuma hiking boots, and since then I've had had hiking boots from Jack Wolfskin, Merrell and Lowa.  I didn't really like the Jack Wolfskin boots, but the Merrells were great, but not ideal for real mountain hiking (read, Austria/Switzerland) in my opinion.  So I got a pair of Lowa Catalan GTX boots, and these are great, heavy duty, mountaineering boots, but a bit too heavy and sturdy for hiking in the Belgian Ardennes ...  I know, I'm having a third world problem ... 

Anyway, the Meindl boots feel great, I must say, the most comfortable boots right out of the box I've owned until now, but I'll give an update when I've used them a couple of months.

And yes, they still weren't really cheap, but with a bit of luck, I can get something between 5 to 10 years out of them, and then the retail price is not that bad, spread over these years ...

[Top-Gear-24]

Now you've got some boots from round the corner where I'm from.
Interesting, but just a week ago I gave some hitchhikers a lift to the Meindl factory- a boatbuilder and a carpenter, both on the "Walz", their journeyman-years (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journeyman_years). They specifically wanted to that factory, because both needed boots that'd last and work.

Hope they will always carry you safely !

Tomcat

I knew Meindl was a German company, but I didn't know they were from Bavaria (one of the most beautiful regions in Europe in my opinion), great to know  .

I'm also hoping they will serve me safely for a long time, thanks mate  .

[Gareth]

You've reminded me that I've got some gortex Lafuma summer weight boots that I should really dig out now that the weather has improved.

[firiki]

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And yes, they still weren't really cheap, but with a bit of luck, I can get something between 5 to 10 years out of them, and then the retail price is not that bad, spread over these years ...

I agree, good footwear is a wise investment in many ways: not only does it last longer than cheaper stuff, it also helps prevent sore feet, backaches, strains.