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I hope that you won't be disappointed. I had a very quick look at the offer of Meindl low-cut walking shoes on the website of this US Meindl store and also on the website of a walking gear shop hear in Europe that I had visited on Saturday and that has a decent selection of Meindl low-cut walking shoes (cat. A or A/B).the only Meindl store in the US in Sidney, NE
If you’re perfectly happy with what you’ve been wearing for years, I suggest you stick to them. Always a risk changing even on the basis of the most eulogistic reports. It may turn out good then it may not.Some of you in the past have mentioned you like Meindl boots. Later this week, Phil and I will visit the only Meindl store in the US in Sidney, NE. Currently I wear a La Sportiva GTX boot for winter Caminos that is made on the same last as my beloved La Sportiva Bushido II trail runners ( I have 4 pairs of new ones in the closet as I am afraid they will stop making this trail runner). My boots fit me well, but will need replacing after my winter 2025 Camino and volunteer work.
Phil wears a pair of Lowe Renegades, also waterproof, for winter Caminos. He needs a new pair and likes his boots. He wants to see if Meindl has anything he might like better.
Those of you who have Meindl boots, what do you like about them. Some pilgrims we've met have had their Meindl boots re-soled at the factory in Europe, but that would not be possible for us. One pilgrim in 2021 walking from Poland told Phil he had 2 pairs. He walked in one pair until they needed resoled, then used the other pair until they needed new soles. He was walking from Poland to Santiago and back.
Let us know if you have experience with this brand. Prices don't look any higher than some of our other boots and shoes. The store is only open Monday- Friday and they close for lunch. Since we'll be passing through on our way to our new home in Missouri, Phil wanted to check them out. They've never been open when we've passed through before.
Yes, they don't make exactly what I have been using anymore, so I need to try some other things. I think my boots will go one more winter Camino. Phil's probably will not, but it's good advice since his current boots are still available. Thank you. I am sure he will read this.If you’re perfectly happy with what you’ve been wearing for years, I suggest you stick to them. Always a risk changing even on the basis of the most eulogistic reports. It may turn out . it may not.
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So good to hear back from you, for both. You are a great pair and I wish you many more steps in your footwear as you make pilgrimage and serve pilgrims!Hi all,
Just a report back. The Meindl store in Sidney is owned by an former employee of Cabellas who was not a fan of the Bass Pro buyout. Additionally the owners of Meindl did not want to sell through Bass Pro, so the employee who knew the owners of Meindl (family owned for many generations) opened his own small store here with the blessing of Meindl. It is a tiny store on a side street that could easily be overlooked.
The man working (also a former Cabellas employee who was not a fan of the merger) had Phil try on the Comfort-fit Lightweight Hiker. He said it was similar in weight as the Lowe Renegade. We chatted about our Alaska trip and he asked us a lot of Camino questions. I tried on a boot which he happened to have in my size. I absolutely could not stand the ankle feel despite having worn Army boots for many years.
Phil walked around. Tried two different pairs of socks (different thickness) and after chatting for 45 minutes about the Camino and Alaska, decided to buy them. No high pressure sales, etc. The cost was $250 plus tax (US).
Apparently there is now a Meindl trained boot re-soler in the US back east plus someone on the West coast that also does good work.
@Kirkie you will be glad to hear they will start carrying the sandal here next year. I will probably stick with my La Sportiva boot since it has done well on winter Caminos.
Thanks to you all for your input!
Used Meindl full-leather Boots on my first Camino in 2019 and it was the best choice I could have made.Those of you who have Meindl boots, what do you like about them.
Hi, I have Meindl boots, that I wear for tramping in New Zealand terrain. Good sturdy boots. I have swapped out for very lightweight boots and sandals and creepers socks for my Camino walk.Some of you in the past have mentioned you like Meindl boots. Later this week, Phil and I will visit the only Meindl store in the US in Sidney, NE. Currently I wear a La Sportiva GTX boot for winter Caminos that is made on the same last as my beloved La Sportiva Bushido II trail runners ( I have 4 pairs of new ones in the closet as I am afraid they will stop making this trail runner). My boots fit me well, but will need replacing after my winter 2025 Camino and volunteer work.
Phil wears a pair of Lowe Renegades, also waterproof, for winter Caminos. He needs a new pair and likes his boots. He wants to see if Meindl has anything he might like better.
Those of you who have Meindl boots, what do you like about them. Some pilgrims we've met have had their Meindl boots re-soled at the factory in Europe, but that would not be possible for us. One pilgrim in 2021 walking from Poland told Phil he had 2 pairs. He walked in one pair until they needed resoled, then used the other pair until they needed new soles. He was walking from Poland to Santiago and back.
Let us know if you have experience with this brand. Prices don't look any higher than some of our other boots and shoes. The store is only open Monday- Friday and they close for lunch. Since we'll be passing through on our way to our new home in Missouri, Phil wanted to check them out. They've never been open when we've passed through before.
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