Got a pair before Christmas. A fantastic pair of boots. Climbed the mournes and felt fresh afterwards. Spent weekends living in them while instructing on backwoods courses and I didn't want to take them off. 10 out of 10 👍
I have had my Meindl`s that are similar to yours for about 35 years. Last year I had to replace the original Vibram soles with new ones. I am a retired lineman and used them for climbing until about 20 years ago. Now they just get used for hunting and various work situations. I also have a pair of the Meindl walking shoes which I`ve had a long time but don`t get used as much. Because I take care of stuff, the boots still look pretty darned good considering what they have been through. A few small cracks in the leather and that`s about it, even still have the original laces. Originally mine were hunting boots, not military.
Nice, I have two other pairs, one pair of chainsaw boots and the other summer walking boots. Meindls will last for years if you look after them properly. These are a high end hiking/walking boot but in black , a great barginn if you are after great boots. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@RedBranchBushcraft Thank you! Got my boots, and they fit!!! As yours they still have the texture on the soles, just a faint bit of mud but esentially new! Other bits of kit I have purchased recently; Dutch army canvass tent, Swedish army mess tin set with West German alu mess tins, then I went for the Pathfinder SS set! Looking forward to getting out very soon!!
My favorite pair of boots is still my old Finnish Army jackboots. I have even used them to backpack up mountains. It was a long time ago that I abandoned any boot with a liner, no goretex either. I also just picked an almost new pair of Canadian Army Mk 3 combats out of a $10 bin and have fallen back in love with them as well!
Got Meindel Island Pro years ago. Leather lining started falling apart after few months. Boots lasted about 7 months. Wore them every day. Then got Meindel Borneo boots. Lasted about same time. Found them light, brilliant comfort but not very good at lasting.
I’ve just ordered some on eBay thanks to your review mate, I didn’t order a larger size like many are saying so il have to see how it goes. Thanks for putting it out there
Hey brother just wanted to say thanks my boots arrived today and they're everything you said and more I got the supergrade in the condition like you said brand new thanks again keep up the great videos
Meindl best boots money can buy..That seems like a fantastic deal Wooly and your 100% correct with the speed lace system and parachuting, you ain't gettin on that plane son lol 😁👍
I've had a bunch of different type of boots including the venerable Salomon quest 4D's, the Lowa Zephyr's and Meindl Island MFS pro. I'm wearing Zephyr's now and my feet are longing for Meindl. Now don't get me wrong, the Lowa's are fantastic but the Meindl boots are just that much better. I would pay full retail on Meindl any day of the week. Going a size up is accurate.
I am in the market for a set of hill walking boots. I wreck them in Nepal doing month long trips. Also looking at Dutch Army Mountain Boots (Meindl). Ankle support saved me so many times. So that is essential for me, and the SF boots look solid. I wonder if uppers bend enough as you walk.
@@RedBranchBushcraft thanks man, just had to summon the strength of a god to lock it down🤣, now it’s easier. Great review by the way mate, it made me decide to get a pair.. and man what an insanely good boot for £100. Basically brand new as well
I am wearing my 10.5 Meindls this afternoon and have just gone down a very steep slope in them. There is definitely less room in them than my 11M Iturris or Karrimors and my longest toes were just about touching the end but not enough to cause discomfort.
@@RedBranchBushcraftif the 10.5 fit goid il will buy a few more pairs, I believe meindl will resoul any of their boots aswell, thanks for the videos 👌
Ive had german para boots (surplus used) first pair the soles fell off in 24 hours. Apparently its to do with the rubber break down with age and cant be fixed as it kind of crumbles. I got a free replacement. They have lasted 7 months. Now this is starting to go. Do these boots have the same issue?
Yeah there’s a foam between outer sole and innersole in 99percent of shoes these days. Some disintegrate faster when they aren’t being worn and sit on shelves. High quality brands have foams that can last 5-10 years perhaps longer but problem is when it breaks the shoe is very hard to repair. It will be costly and lot of effort for the cobbler. The solution to that particular problem is to buy shoes with a leather midsole instead of foam but it will cost you.
@@RedBranchBushcraft how hot are the Danner rat with the gortex in 90 plus degree weather? I can't make my mind up between these and the waterproof version. Most waterproof boots are really hot. Can't help but wonder if the holes in the hot will make your feet wet in nothing but wet grass though
@@RedBranchBushcraft ah, it's 90 plus and humid as you can get here often lol. Can't make my mind up cause I can't figure out how bad wet grass might make your feet through a field.
Walking over the downs between 7-10 miles per day with my Dogs though mud , cow poo , slippery grass hills as well as the beach I usually buy 2nd hand Brashers . I now fancy a change and dont havea clue about army boots ,. Are HAIX High Liability as good as those Meindls ? I need a good 3 season strong boot that will last hopefully 2 years
i found the haix are cold to wear in winter, these are a much better boot, when you wear normal army surplus boots the generally dont feel as padded or comfy as civilian boots, but the mendl are exactly like a high end mendl boot except black
Hi friend, I will suggest Lowa boots for general purpose too, they are also the choice of many professional soldiers as well as German army. I got a pair of Lowa combat patrol sienc 2010, using them every freaking day and still are look like 2-3 months old boots, those are my favorite boots, I send them to Lowa to resole them 2 years ago , some of Lowa boots comes with option to resoling them after heavy-duty usage, full grain leather, best comfort, long term, not any boot has been losting in sub artic condition like these, in woods, on snow, ice, tarmac, desert, mountain, in water; you just name it, so long they kept thier first day firm shape intact, no boots can challenge these certainly not those we receiving from armies. By the way I am not owner nor shareholder of Lowa, only a content and satisfied owner of their good and decent product. Stay safe. Regards
If it helps :....I used these boots for 8 weeks hiking in Taiwan at 45C+ temps ...with merino socks , my feet were always dry ...they feel a bit warm but they breathe well enough .( I got a slightly different pair: Dutch army Island Pro) These boots are close to perfect imo , they handle all kinds of terrain and weather well , are built like a tank ,are extremely comfy , and are easy to maintain , the only "downside" is the weight , but you get used to that. I have been using them daily for years , thousands of kilometers .....that's value you can't beat ;)
Great video. I’ve just bought myself a pair online in my usual size. I’ve seen a couple comments saying to go half a size up but about just as many saying they are true to size, do you think they’ll be alright or would you recommend trying a half size up? Thanks
I had to go a half size up but that could just be me, when they arrive wear them round the house a bit, up and down the stairs , if your toes hit the front at any stage return them, imagine having to do a long decent with your toes rubbing
@@RedBranchBushcraft I have gone up a full size to size 9 on my usual size of 8 and I am still having a slight amount of toe touching the end of the shoe on descents on the right foot. I’m relatively new to boots like these however. Would you recommend trying out the 9.5 so another half size up to avoid all touching of toes at the front?
@@RedBranchBushcraft thanks for your reply and advice. I tinkered around with the boots and tightened up the laces. The fit is otherwise good but my toes just slightly touch the end of the boots on extreme descents, it’s not uncomfortable but I’ve just used them a short while testing them out. Would you recommend a half size up in that case?
That's a funny one , how loose is your foot in the boot? I had to add an indole as they were a big floppy on my as they were a little bit roomy when I went a half size up, so two insoles
I have the choice between this Meindl combat extreme gtx and the Lowa combat boots gtx (not mk2) ? I'm really hesitant. Thx for the vid. P S . Can we redo the sole on these Meindl ?
I have the Karrimor SF CWW, the Iturri CWW and these. The Meindls are designed for general use whereas the Karrimors and the Iturris are designed for cold wet weather use. Both of them are heavier and more rigid than the Meindls but not ridiculously so. You also definitely need to go a size up in both of them, unlike the Meindls which fit to size. Of the three, I far prefer the Iturris; they are incredibly comfortable, amazingly solid and have carried me across the worst that Dartmoor has to offer during multi-day (up to a week) walks. I use the Meindls for day walks in Kent and Essex. They are great boots, but do not give me the same feeling of security that the others do. One thing I do really like about them is the very wide sole.
@@RedBranchBushcraft, they are not the same; they are similar but the construction and the shape are different. The long horizontal seam on the Karrimors is a weak point, which was not replicated on the Iturris.
I bought modern German army boots before. And they have just disintegrated at the soles. They look very nice and i truly appreciate the video. Would love to see an update in a few months.
@@RedBranchBushcraft i honestly don't remember who made those particular boots. It certainly could have been haix. I read after that certain years were made horribly and they fell apart quickly. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos, and I might just purchase these boots. Take a chance. Keep up the good work.
These boots just don't seem to work for me, I can't walk in them properly the sole just feels odd. When off path, my feet slide forward in the boots on inclines no matter what, despite there not being much room in front of my toe and boot.
@@RedBranchBushcraft I can get them tight enough to be painful, yet my foot will still slide forward on slopes. I just don't think the design of these boots work for my feet my unfortunately.
Ok so just got these in and I've got to admit they're phenomenal boot, comfortable but supportive and the lacing system actually works. They're however not better than my civilian pair of MFS island active. However, for the 50% price saving on a new pair it's a bargain, really. Can you take the video down so we can keep buying these??
@@RedBranchBushcraft You should look into the MD rock's if you haven't yet. Got those coming in as well. These boots are for cold weather and have an operating temperature of +10C down to -30C. The MD rock is more of a desert, or hot weather boot.
meindle arrmy pro only wide and need to be made smal at the back off the food.! very heavy walking.! i prefere han wag ore cheap and very good brandit ! No more meindle
@@RedBranchBushcraft Yeah, it's the material in the midsole breaking down with time and the main reason the military sell them off.....It's not because they've got more boots than soldiers :) Army surplus is a bit of a lottery. I got a German pair once for 15 quid and they lasted 7 years..I got another pair that fell apart within minutes of putting them on. The midsoles crumbled on both pairs. I bought a pair of Meindl French army surplus which were listed as "new ,unused without tags" and a label inside revealed they'd been in storage for 10 years. I still have them after 3 years but I've lost count how many times I've had to glue the soles back on. There's guys on ebay right now selling super grade Meindls and they've all got 100% positive feedback...so you cloud be lucky.
@@RedBranchBushcraft nice! Close enough,. I'm in Belfast , family from Enniskillen, anyways so I went and bought a pair of those boots , half size up ! Good video
Came up with a workaround going with the sizing advice looking forward to trying them out €250 plus for the hiking civilian version so it’s definitely worth a try
Fantastic review my friend!!!! I cant find the ebay link to buy them brand new! Also allow me a question : Which version of the Meindl island would you recommend as a near equiavelent with the model on your video ?
Try this link : www.goarmy.co.uk/products/german-army-meindl-black-gore-tex%c2%ae-boots Bushcraft 5 is my discount code , hopefully they have them in your size. The mfs model is closest I think
Just remember to go half a size to a full size up if you need U.K. Sizing as they come up small like Lowa for reference Brits.
Yes
No way
They are bang on with the sizing
I'd to go half size up to
Easier to add insoles than to consult the voodoo lady and try to make them bigger.
Exactly
Got a pair before Christmas. A fantastic pair of boots. Climbed the mournes and felt fresh afterwards. Spent weekends living in them while instructing on backwoods courses and I didn't want to take them off. 10 out of 10 👍
Completely agree, fantastic quality from a great company. The value in these is unreal
Thank you, I use these boots in my Deutz Jupiter truck in the Alps, and Sweden. I use them to climb the logs on the truck, GREAT boots.
Excellent stuff buddy
I have had my Meindl`s that are similar to yours for about 35 years. Last year I had to replace the original Vibram soles with new ones. I am a retired lineman and used them for climbing until about 20 years ago. Now they just get used for hunting and various work situations. I also have a pair of the Meindl walking shoes which I`ve had a long time but don`t get used as much. Because I take care of stuff, the boots still look pretty darned good considering what they have been through. A few small cracks in the leather and that`s about it, even still have the original laces. Originally mine were hunting boots, not military.
Nice, I have two other pairs, one pair of chainsaw boots and the other summer walking boots. Meindls will last for years if you look after them properly. These are a high end hiking/walking boot but in black , a great barginn if you are after great boots. Thanks for watching and commenting
Just found them, and ordered. It's my birthday and wanted something bushcrafty and special, Thank you Wooley
Excellent stuff, happy birthday
@@RedBranchBushcraft Thank you! Got my boots, and they fit!!! As yours they still have the texture on the soles, just a faint bit of mud but esentially new! Other bits of kit I have purchased recently; Dutch army canvass tent, Swedish army mess tin set with West German alu mess tins, then I went for the Pathfinder SS set! Looking forward to getting out very soon!!
@PJMphotography1 excellent stuff, hope they last you years and years
I love the Bundehswear para boots,,indestructible
Hopefully these are the same
My favorite pair of boots is still my old Finnish Army jackboots. I have even used them to backpack up mountains. It was a long time ago that I abandoned any boot with a liner, no goretex either. I also just picked an almost new pair of Canadian Army Mk 3 combats out of a $10 bin and have fallen back in love with them as well!
Nice , there's a lot of value in army surplus
@@RedBranchBushcraft if you know what to look for yes! Being at the right place at the right time helps as well.
Got Meindel Island Pro years ago. Leather lining started falling apart after few months. Boots lasted about 7 months. Wore them every day. Then got Meindel Borneo boots. Lasted about same time. Found them light, brilliant comfort but not very good at lasting.
That's not good
The soles fall off. The only solution is resoling £100 plus.
@BurtReynoldstash seems to be a common theme
I’ve just ordered some on eBay thanks to your review mate, I didn’t order a larger size like many are saying so il have to see how it goes. Thanks for putting it out there
No worries, cheers
Did they fit ok?
@@williamtaylor6603 I should have got a 10.5 really mate. 1/2 size up for thicker socks
I ordered two pairs to check, 7 and 7.5 returned the 7 , too small
Great video. How do u think they compare to the hiax high liability?
A much better boot
@@RedBranchBushcraft that's amazing I thought the hiax r the karrimor sf boots were the best that could be got. Will have to give them a try so.
@@DB-yd5pe these are a step up, meindl make amazing boots always have , these are no different
@@RedBranchBushcraft that's good to know. Thanks again.
No problems
Hey brother just wanted to say thanks my boots arrived today and they're everything you said and more I got the supergrade in the condition like you said brand new thanks again keep up the great videos
Cheers buddy, if you leave a review y can mention the channel please, might help me out
Great boots
They are Indeed
They're a great boot
Meindl best boots money can buy..That seems like a fantastic deal Wooly and your 100% correct with the speed lace system and parachuting, you ain't gettin on that plane son lol 😁👍
Lol, God knows where I picked up that nugget of info
Yeah always had a couple of pairs of different types. If any jumps were involved in the job you knew which pair NOT to wear!
Nice
Just paid £55 for a pair of these bad boys. Thanks for the review!!
nice
I've two pairs and brown pair and there brilliant and also great ankle support, tbo all the German army boots are decent.
I was looking at the brown ones look decent, a little lower
@@RedBranchBushcraft more comfortable for driving and walking around both quality boots.
Are they sweude?
@@RedBranchBushcraftno nubuck leather.
@noelwhelan8963 cool
Red branch bushcraft,thanks for the hot tip,Just found a pair on eBay.
Many thanks
Nice
Where are they made?
Germany
I've had a bunch of different type of boots including the venerable Salomon quest 4D's, the Lowa Zephyr's and Meindl Island MFS pro.
I'm wearing Zephyr's now and my feet are longing for Meindl. Now don't get me wrong, the Lowa's are fantastic but the Meindl boots are just that much better.
I would pay full retail on Meindl any day of the week. Going a size up is accurate.
Great comment buddy
The boots look great. Can I ask what is the green fleece jumper in this video?
I think it's from ridgeline, not sure if they make it anymore
I’ve worn these for the last 3 winters and their much better and hard wearing than the lightweight crap I used to wear
Agreed
hi,wooly,took your advice and ordered a pair,omg like new great boots thanks
Brilliant!! Their Unreal value
@@RedBranchBushcraft and more comfortable than my haix,iturri,and lowa,cheers for the heads up
These are excellent boots , I'm expecting mine to last for years
@@RedBranchBushcraft i will order another to put away at that price,you would be mad not to cheers.
lol, i was going to do the same
I am in the market for a set of hill walking boots. I wreck them in Nepal doing month long trips. Also looking at Dutch Army Mountain Boots (Meindl). Ankle support saved me so many times. So that is essential for me, and the SF boots look solid. I wonder if uppers bend enough as you walk.
Their two season boots as far as flex is concerned, I think they're a bit higher than the Dutch mountain boots , I've had no issues with them
how long would they last as your sole boat in a shtf situ with say 4 miles a day walking
No idea buddy
@@RedBranchBushcraft 2 years? maybe ?
@NikosKatsikanis I know people who have worn meindl boots for over 20 years
wow, how did they repair them?@@RedBranchBushcraft
@NikosKatsikanis it's easy to get the sole replaced , that's the first thing that goes
This one or Haix Mondo in Your opinion?
I've had a few pair of haix before but never the mondo, I did have the scouts before and these are way better
@@RedBranchBushcraft Thank You for the answers and great video. The second one was helpful too. Greatings from Poland Bro. Good luck.
@@wiktorgrotek9540 cheers buddy, thanks for responding and watching, I'm glad I could help
Where is the eBay link please?
Just got a pair, can’t get the lace lock to push down over my lace haha. Looks like you have more room on your pair
Mine were the same at the start, keep working at it , it get easier
@@RedBranchBushcraft thanks man, just had to summon the strength of a god to lock it down🤣, now it’s easier. Great review by the way mate, it made me decide to get a pair.. and man what an insanely good boot for £100. Basically brand new as well
Unreal value
@@RedBranchBushcraft you were right mate, nice and easy on the lace locks now haha
Excellent
I wear Lowa tactical boots in a UK size 12. Are you saying to go up a half a size from that???
I went half size up from my normal size , I've never worn lowa tactical boots so I don't know how the fit
@RedBranchBushcraft the Lowa's fit the same as your sneaker size. I heard Meindl go by your brannock size.
Lol
Size wise, how are they? True to size?
Go up a half size I've found
@@RedBranchBushcraft Thank you!
No worries
Great video and thank you i went and got a 7.5 supper grade like new .can you tell me what insole do you use 👍
Hi, I use a boots active insole, great job and cheap enough
great review, but i found the size to be spot on. i have other boots 10.5 , and these was the same size. thank you.
Great job, I was worried about the down hills, but my other pair of meindl are 7.5 so they might just be a small fit
@@RedBranchBushcraft so are these the same size as your other meindls?
@@adamtownsend90able one pair yes, my other pair are a 7 and a bit tough on the toes down hill
Same here; I am a 10.5 and use the 10.5 (45) Meindl boots; they are fine going downhill, unlike the 45 Haix (ouch!).
I am wearing my 10.5 Meindls this afternoon and have just gone down a very steep slope in them. There is definitely less room in them than my 11M Iturris or Karrimors and my longest toes were just about touching the end but not enough to cause discomfort.
Truly amazing premium boots and I've got them almost for free! today!
Excellent stuff, some value
They look like rock solid boots....
They are the best I've come across in a long time
@@RedBranchBushcraft dam I'm tempted... Just in time for winter....
Just in time..............Check the link in the description
nearly imposible to find in 10.5 any links in uk or europe ???
Not that I can see, set a reminder on ebay
@@RedBranchBushcraft found a pair in Spain in a surplus shop this morning, super grade 99euro
@Davegt535 excellent, getting harder and harder to find, as with all surplus at the minute
@@RedBranchBushcraftif the 10.5 fit goid il will buy a few more pairs, I believe meindl will resoul any of their boots aswell, thanks for the videos 👌
@Davegt535 my pleasure, glad you got sorted
Are they making you taller? The sole looks so thick
They do add a few inches
Ive had german para boots (surplus used) first pair the soles fell off in 24 hours. Apparently its to do with the rubber break down with age and cant be fixed as it kind of crumbles. I got a free replacement. They have lasted 7 months. Now this is starting to go. Do these boots have the same issue?
Not so far , but it seems very common, with a lot of brands
Yeah there’s a foam between outer sole and innersole in 99percent of shoes these days. Some disintegrate faster when they aren’t being worn and sit on shelves. High quality brands have foams that can last 5-10 years perhaps longer but problem is when it breaks the shoe is very hard to repair. It will be costly and lot of effort for the cobbler. The solution to that particular problem is to buy shoes with a leather midsole instead of foam but it will cost you.
@hansmemling7605 cheers buddy
Can’t decide weather to give these a go or
The haix Commander Bundeswehr Gore-Tex® Combat Boots,
What’s everyone’s opinions
The haix are great boots too, I had the brown suede version, scouts? You won't go wrong with either
They look like they can withstand lots of abuse. Thanks!
No problem, they are a great company who make excellent boots, these are no different
These better than the Danner usmc rat boots you reviewed a month before?
Don't know if their better, their different,
@@RedBranchBushcraft how hot are the Danner rat with the gortex in 90 plus degree weather? I can't make my mind up between these and the waterproof version. Most waterproof boots are really hot. Can't help but wonder if the holes in the hot will make your feet wet in nothing but wet grass though
I'm in Ireland, never have I seen 90 + weather! Lol I'd say the water would go in as well as out of those holes
@@RedBranchBushcraft ah, it's 90 plus and humid as you can get here often lol. Can't make my mind up cause I can't figure out how bad wet grass might make your feet through a field.
Wet grass is the worst thing for getting you wet I find
I would like them too, but I can't find them for less than €300 in the Netherlands.
Crazy, I got mine from eBay, check the link to go army in the description, theirs also a discount code
Walking over the downs between 7-10 miles per day with my Dogs though mud , cow poo , slippery grass hills as well as the beach I usually buy 2nd hand Brashers .
I now fancy a change and dont havea clue about army boots ,.
Are HAIX High Liability as good as those Meindls ?
I need a good 3 season strong boot that will last hopefully 2 years
i found the haix are cold to wear in winter, these are a much better boot, when you wear normal army surplus boots the generally dont feel as padded or comfy as civilian boots, but the mendl are exactly like a high end mendl boot except black
Hi friend, I will suggest Lowa boots for general purpose too, they are also the choice of many professional soldiers as well as German army.
I got a pair of Lowa combat patrol sienc 2010, using them every freaking day and still are look like 2-3 months old boots, those are my favorite boots, I send them to Lowa to resole them 2 years ago , some of Lowa boots comes with option to resoling them after heavy-duty usage, full grain leather, best comfort, long term, not any boot has been losting in sub artic condition like these, in woods, on snow, ice, tarmac, desert, mountain, in water; you just name it, so long they kept thier first day firm shape intact, no boots can challenge these certainly not those we receiving from armies.
By the way I am not owner nor shareholder of Lowa, only a content and satisfied owner of their good and decent product. Stay safe.
Regards
Fantastic buddy, they sound great
Tyrone man here. I've read they're a very warm boot, did you have any feet overheating issues while hiking?
None at all but I didn't wear them on really hot days , they have a great system for moving air in and out while you walk
@@RedBranchBushcraft thanks for the reply. I'm tossing up between getting the Meindls or Haix commanders, grade 1s both at the same price.
Both good boots
If it helps :....I used these boots for 8 weeks hiking in Taiwan at 45C+ temps ...with merino socks , my feet were always dry ...they feel a bit warm but they breathe well enough .( I got a slightly different pair: Dutch army Island Pro)
These boots are close to perfect imo , they handle all kinds of terrain and weather well , are built like a tank ,are extremely comfy , and are easy to maintain , the only "downside" is the weight , but you get used to that.
I have been using them daily for years , thousands of kilometers .....that's value you can't beat ;)
@Ijsje1979 excellent stuff, cheers for the comment
Great video. I’ve just bought myself a pair online in my usual size. I’ve seen a couple comments saying to go half a size up but about just as many saying they are true to size, do you think they’ll be alright or would you recommend trying a half size up? Thanks
I had to go a half size up but that could just be me, when they arrive wear them round the house a bit, up and down the stairs , if your toes hit the front at any stage return them, imagine having to do a long decent with your toes rubbing
@@RedBranchBushcraft I have gone up a full size to size 9 on my usual size of 8 and I am still having a slight amount of toe touching the end of the shoe on descents on the right foot. I’m relatively new to boots like these however.
Would you recommend trying out the 9.5 so another half size up to avoid all touching of toes at the front?
Try tightening the laces a bit more to prevent your foot slipping in the boot first
@@RedBranchBushcraft thanks for your reply and advice. I tinkered around with the boots and tightened up the laces. The fit is otherwise good but my toes just slightly touch the end of the boots on extreme descents, it’s not uncomfortable but I’ve just used them a short while testing them out. Would you recommend a half size up in that case?
That's a funny one , how loose is your foot in the boot? I had to add an indole as they were a big floppy on my as they were a little bit roomy when I went a half size up, so two insoles
I have the choice between this Meindl combat extreme gtx and the Lowa combat boots gtx (not mk2) ? I'm really hesitant. Thx for the vid. P S . Can we redo the sole on these Meindl ?
I don't know a lot about lowa and I think you can resolve tgem
Do you still have these Meindl ? No quality problem? Thank you for your feedback my friend.@@RedBranchBushcraft
@djaw827 I've had no problems at all
Thank you sir !@@RedBranchBushcraft
I just checked that goarmy link...$68.00 US?? No damn wonder they're out of stock. I live in florida, so a pair of those and snake gaiters.
Lol, getting harder to find
Made in Germany 👍👍👍👍
Nice
But are they as good as the karrimor SF boot? That is the question
I had the iturri boots which are the same as the karrimor , these are better
I have the Karrimor SF CWW, the Iturri CWW and these.
The Meindls are designed for general use whereas the Karrimors and the Iturris are designed for cold wet weather use.
Both of them are heavier and more rigid than the Meindls but not ridiculously so. You also definitely need to go a size up in both of them, unlike the Meindls which fit to size.
Of the three, I far prefer the Iturris; they are incredibly comfortable, amazingly solid and have carried me across the worst that Dartmoor has to offer during multi-day (up to a week) walks.
I use the Meindls for day walks in Kent and Essex. They are great boots, but do not give me the same feeling of security that the others do. One thing I do really like about them is the very wide sole.
@@RedBranchBushcraft, they are not the same; they are similar but the construction and the shape are different. The long horizontal seam on the Karrimors is a weak point, which was not replicated on the Iturris.
Ah, now I thought that atturi made the karrimor SF boots
@@RedBranchBushcraft, they did; they also make the Altberg Defenders.
Cannot beat meindl boots ..
Your right buddy, great boots, last for years and years
Какой песик ухоженый!🎉
Sorry buddy can you translate
I bought modern German army boots before. And they have just disintegrated at the soles. They look very nice and i truly appreciate the video. Would love to see an update in a few months.
No problem, I'll update at 6 months. Do you know who made the ones you had before? The might have been Haix
@@RedBranchBushcraft i honestly don't remember who made those particular boots. It certainly could have been haix. I read after that certain years were made horribly and they fell apart quickly. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos, and I might just purchase these boots. Take a chance. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Shawn , these are basically high end hiking boots in black as far as I can tell
The Mk 6 "Para" boots were notorious for that. These are completely different.
Agreed, completely different
These boots just don't seem to work for me, I can't walk in them properly the sole just feels odd. When off path, my feet slide forward in the boots on inclines no matter what, despite there not being much room in front of my toe and boot.
That is strange, how tight can you get the laces across the top of the foot? I had to get a half size bigger as my toes were touching the front
@@RedBranchBushcraft I can get them tight enough to be painful, yet my foot will still slide forward on slopes. I just don't think the design of these boots work for my feet my unfortunately.
That's a shame
Nice boots Wooly, but there must be no one in EU with big feet. I wear 14. Lol
Lol, my buddy is the same, he never gets the deals
Average size is around 10/11 in uk.
USA like bigger numbers so their uk 11s are USA 12s
Sold out in my size....
Lots of different ebay sites have them, try a search
If they're full of Bells and Whistles, doesn't that make them uncomfortable lol ???
Lol
They are standard issue German army boots
Cool
Ok so just got these in and I've got to admit they're phenomenal boot, comfortable but supportive and the lacing system actually works.
They're however not better than my civilian pair of MFS island active.
However, for the 50% price saving on a new pair it's a bargain, really.
Can you take the video down so we can keep buying these??
Lol, stock pile !
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You should look into the MD rock's if you haven't yet. Got those coming in as well.
These boots are for cold weather and have an operating temperature of +10C down to -30C.
The MD rock is more of a desert, or hot weather boot.
I've seen them, probably be next
I bought them.... one whole day raining likemcrazy, 15 cm water, soaked NOTHING!
did you stay dry or get wet?
meindle arrmy pro only wide and need to be made smal at the back off the food.! very heavy walking.! i prefere han wag ore cheap and very good brandit ! No more meindle
Cheers buddy
You say Meindl I say Hydrolysis.....and that's why I'll never buy another pair
Is that the issue with the soles
@@RedBranchBushcraft Yeah, it's the material in the midsole breaking down with time and the main reason the military sell them off.....It's not because they've got more boots than soldiers :)
Army surplus is a bit of a lottery. I got a German pair once for 15 quid and they lasted 7 years..I got another pair that fell apart within minutes of putting them on. The midsoles crumbled on both pairs. I bought a pair of Meindl French army surplus which were listed as "new ,unused without tags" and a label inside revealed they'd been in storage for 10 years. I still have them after 3 years but I've lost count how many times I've had to glue the soles back on.
There's guys on ebay right now selling super grade Meindls and they've all got 100% positive feedback...so you cloud be lucky.
Happening to new boots too, especially chainsaw boots
whats that accent? fermanagh?!
Close , Armagh
@@RedBranchBushcraft nice! Close enough,. I'm in Belfast , family from Enniskillen, anyways so I went and bought a pair of those boots , half size up ! Good video
Cheers Jamie, hope the work out well for you
Was looking online but the post is stupid money to here. Half the price of the boot I’m sure I’ll find cheaper
Came up with a workaround going with the sizing advice looking forward to trying them out €250 plus for the hiking civilian version so it’s definitely worth a try
Ship to me and I'll forward on
Got it sorted dude thanks every pair of boots I have are on the way out 😂
Anytime you need anything UK side get it posted here, plenty of others do
Fantastic review my friend!!!! I cant find the ebay link to buy them brand new! Also allow me a question : Which version of the Meindl island would you recommend as a near equiavelent with the model on your video ?
Try this link : www.goarmy.co.uk/products/german-army-meindl-black-gore-tex%c2%ae-boots
Bushcraft 5 is my discount code , hopefully they have them in your size.
The mfs model is closest I think