Meindl Mens Burma Pro GTX Boot

I use these constantly, living in Wales and having the Blacks on my doorstep it is essential to have a dry boot. These work perfectly, even trudging through the more boggy areas for mile after mile I still have dry feet.

The first time I used them it was on the Black itself in 6 inches of snow, I did not slip once not even on the steep descent. 8 hours of walking in conditions that would test any kit I still had dry and warm feet. 500 walking miles later through rank bog, lacerating fern, and dusty track they are still performing with the original laces.

Keep the leather fed and the boots clean after every trip and these are life long boots. Well done Mendil

The winning point of this boot must be the manufacturer- Meindl, a German boot company, really know how to look after customers and still hand make their boots. After having Meindls for a long while (nearing 15 years with daily use) a friend of mine saw the heal starting to split. He sent Meindl a letter and the boot after they requested it. What he received in the post shocked him- both the old boot, unfixed... but a completely new pair too. The company said that they had sent the old boot so that he can keep it for memories.

To the boot:

- Whether goretex or not, the leather is tough wearing and if looked after withstands even submergence.

- Look after the leather with correct cleaning products and conditioner and they'll last longer than any other boot: you'll get 10 years constant use easily.

- Get the boot fitted in store- the MFS needs to be fitted correctly and once snug, will mold to the foots shape giving you one of the most perfect fits around.


Word of advice, buy some good inner-soles. The standard ones in the boot are good, but give up when wet and last less than a year. Some good superfeet and you'll be set for life.

Excellent fitting service from Silverburn Branch. No pressure on time and a choice between Asolo and Meindl in the end. These Burma's feel really fine both in the store and around the house. With two big expeds coming up, plus the previous reviews giving 5*, I will do another review once out on the hills. 5* for service today

I bought these boots a few months ago as I needed a tough, waterproof and most importantly a comfortable pair of boots that would be able to stand up to any challenge. 6 months on and I am very impressed with the purchase; I had never paid so much for any item of footwear but after repeated failures with cheaper brands I decided to go all out and after thorough research I was conifident in my selection. The boots are very comfortable and hardly needed breaking in, I have not one blister and 6 months of almost constant wear on all terrains from path to mountain and not a single drop of water has made it through, in saying this I would recommend the Nikwax treatment to keep them in good condition. All in all a superb buy that I cannot speak more highly of, I would recommend these boots to anyone.

In Dec 2012, I reached Everest Base Camp in Meindl Burma Pro GTX boots. I bought them following expert advice and fitting at Cotswold Outdoor, Chester. The Vibram soles easily absorbed the shock of a total of 30,000 ft of ascent and descent. And the Burma's sole construction minimized lateral twisting, but provided this support without being "over-stiff." The cushioned ankle support was superb over uneven, moon-like terrain. An ample broadness to the boot resulted in extreme comfort during each of the 23 days of trekking.
The deep grain leather easily withstood the lacerating effect of constant trail dust, and on return, the boots have polished up like new.
Cotswold Outdoor fitting service could not have been better. Their sizing was "spot-on." They addressed my right foot bunion problem by expertly stretching the boot to create a pocket, and I used external/foam volume adjusters as well as thin liner socks in combination with medium density trekking socks (Bridgedale)to work in tandem with the high comfort level of the boots. All bought from Cotswold Outdoor, following such good advice from their boot-fitter. These boots felt like comfortable "gloves" from day one, and needed no breaking-in. My first training walk in them was up & down the Llanberis path to Snowdon's summit in great comfort, and they have also been excellent for hill-walking in the Clwydian Hills.
From Everest, I trekked West in my trusty Meindl Burma boots, across the Chola Pass and its glacier, to ascend Gokyo Ri. They took me to a height of 18,500 feet at Kalar Patthar overlooking Everest Base Camp (1500 ft below).
They carried me a total of 120 gruelling miles of round trip. But on return, there is only marginal wear to the heels, and otherwise they look like new. Quite simply, they are the best "hill" and "mountain" walking boot this 61 year old has ever bought, (in his 41 years of hill and mountain walking!) I can also say that as my single-most important bit of kit for this trek, I genuinely visited 13 Outdoor shops in the North West, in order to choose my boots - but I got my best advice from Cotswold Outdoor. And I could not have made a better decision. So, thank you. You helped get me there, and back! And in the process you helped me raise a lot of money for Oxfam.
Mark Bailey.

Certainly the comfiest leather boots I've owned. Took a wee while to break them in, which was a surpise these days. Had a bit of a leg pain at first but persevered and now they're great. Showing a bit of scuffing around toes but have seen a good few miles now.

I went to Cotswold because I have big feet (either a 13 or 14 in big boys sizes) and having spoken to their customer service line, I was directed to my nearest store which was Windsor. The staff were brilliant, the fitting service and attention to detail and to me was first class. I wore them around the office for a couple of days and then have been out with the dog and the first big trip was 2 of the 3 Yorkshire Dales peaks, Whernside and Ingleborough as a training expedition for a trip to Jordan in April 2013. The boots were brilliant and the only criticism (hence why 4/5 not 5/5) I can give them is my feet ached a bit at the end of the day so I have brought some pukka arch supportive insoles which should cure the problem. Other than that, they are excellent, go and buy some now! They are totally waterproof (I know, I stood almost 4" deep in a Y. Dales icy stream with out so much as a dribble) and are very well and solidly made. They are probably not the lightest boots around but when your are a 19 stone 6ft 6" rugby player, a couple of ounce's here and there doesn't make much of a difference!

Very comfortable boots, great advise from the staff in Milton Keynes, eecially the benefits of using risers in the boots to control the position of your heals.

The best pair of boots I have ever had in 58 years! They never leak and are instantly comfy. Not as light as some but for tough terrain absolutely ideal. I hope they never wear out...........

I bought a pair of these prior to a Yorkshire 3 Peaks trip and a Kilimanjaro expedition, feeling relatively confident after receiving some sound in-store advice.

After giving these boots a fair few miles I must say that I'm extremely impressed by their construction and comfort - I've yet to receive blister.

These are great boots that I'd recommend to anyone. The only improvement in my opinion that Meindl could make to these boots is crampon compatibility.

Buy with confidence!

I bought a pair of Burma Pro GTX boots and wore them almost immediately on a long mountain walk including bogland and mud as well as steep terrain.
I had read that the boots did not need breaking in but was slightly sceptical of that remark.
Whilst walking, I was appreciative of the fitting that I had received at Cotswold and also of the brilliant fit of the boot.
I did not even have aching feet after the walk and no blisters or other problems. I would not hesitate to recommend Burma Pro GTX boots to anyone wanting comfort and stability whilst walking on hard terrain.

I didn't get a chance to wear these since the very comprehensive fitting at the Covent Garden Store. However, first outing, 7 hours up and down Ben Nevis and not a blister in sight. Comfy and supportive all the way. Well worth the money.

excellent in any terrain!!!

You can get these boots slightly cheaper elswhere but it's worth the extra for the superb fitting service you receive at Cotswolds the staff are extremely helpful, and I found out things about boot fitting I never knew and I have been Fellwalking for years. I got mine at Newcastle Store and cannot praise the staff there highly enough.

I have had a pair of these for over 2 years now and have found them to be extremely comfortable hard wearing boots that have never leaked.
They were comfortable straight from the box and did not need to be broken in, the lacing system is excellent, as is the ankle support and MFS system. If I had to pick fault and its only a minor one I would say that the footbed is slightly hard for my liking and would benefit from softer cushioning but apart from that highly recommended.

Buying a pair of these was probably the best thing I have ever done with £180. They can go anywhere and do anything! I was a bit sceptical at first as to how good they would actually be as they felt quite heavy and stiff. However after about 10 hours worth of walking time they felt like slippers. They quickly soften up and flex better with your foot. The memory foam heel system also makes for a very custom fit which means they don't slip up and down your heel. The locking eyelet halfway up is a great feature as it means you can tighten the laces differently at the top to the bottom. They have taken a lot of punishment in the last year and are showing very minimal signs of wear, have never leaked and even stand up to my version of cleaning (a hosepipe followed by a bit of Nikwax if they are lucky). There are lighter boots out there but these boots are definitely worth the extra couple of hundred grams. You will never buy a different pair of boots again after you buy a pair of these!

First class service in your Brecon store, the staff took a keen intrest, and very helpfull.These are my second pair of Meindl boots,as Iam very impressed by the quality. Cotswold certainly stand by their promise of "Price Match" Certainly the best outdoor equipment suplier in Brecon.

First wearing of these boots in a very soggy New Forest and they felt great. easy to wear buy giving great confidence in support and grip. These boots are higher than my old pair so I'll need to experiment with the lacing and tongue to get exactly the fit I want but I think I'll be going faster with the GTX's!

Having developed a corn on the joint of my right big toe I had been having trouble with my boots and a friend recommended Cotswold. In the Cambridge store I was given the best boot fitting I have ever had, and these Meindl Burma Pro boots were recommended at a half size larger than I have used in the past. They were comfortable straight out of the box and a year later I am delighted with them!

Quality, robust 3 season boot, very comfortable, and used every weekend in all conditions.. simply excellent!

I have had 2 pairs of these boots in my time, I use them alot with no trouble at all and never any wet feet! The first pair needed a re-sole and also had some minor stitching faults which was a manufacturing error, Meindl have excellent customer service and my boots where exchanged free of charge. These boots also can work with a flexible 10 point crampon such as a Grivel Monta Rosa or Grivel G10 with a Flexi bar. The crampons have never come off when in use on Scottish Munro’s and I have seen other hill users with a similar combo. All in all they are extremely comfortable and I would recommend them to anyone, the fit is second to none and I have never had blisters!

I recently visited the Newcastle upon Tyne shop and received extremly good service, I have recently had a foot operation and my right big toe is now pinned making it inflexible, I explained this to the salesman and he suggested this boot because of its extra width, the boot is a dream to wear with its MFS system, it is extremely comfortable to put on for the first time and my 'new' foot fitted in very snuggly at the toe, the upper foot and ankle - even tho I had to buy a size larger than normal because of my operation, this is my fourth pair of Meindl boots and I cannot praise this company high enough for their walking boots, they are both comfortable on moorland and roads if you have to do that kind of walking when out and about, I would certainly reccommend them to anyone who is not sure which product to look for when buying walking boots

It starts with the fit. The attention to detail I got from Steve in the Guildford store was excellent with care taken to ensure I knew my size and some good advice thrown in for free. I had been hesitating about buying Meindl boots, they are not the cheapest, but I was given confidence by the fitting service.

The Meindl Burma Pro has a semi rigid section in the middle of the tongue and this should not lie over or under the sides when laced up. Instead, choose a thicker or thinner sock to get this section to lie flush with the front of the boot for the best fit and comfort.

It’s important to ensure that your heel is pushed firmly back into the boot. The Digafix lacing system helps here, with hooks directly in line with the heel socket so that the laces really pull your foot into position, a bit like seatbelts for your feet.

Meindl advise re-tying the laces after five minutes or so when the memory foam has warmed up and shaped itself for a perfect fit. That works! After a quick adjustment, I could feel a cosy, hugging fit that prevented my heels from rising, even when going uphill. The feeling was warm and cosy so I did expect my normally sweaty feet to be super hot at the end of the walk.

As for the Air-Active footbed,

My Burma Pros have got to be my favorite bit of walking equipment. Comfy and built to last. Certainly not the cheapest boots but well worth the money and I've no doubt I'll be using mine for many years.

These boots have been a great buy. I bought these a year ago and have had planty of use from them in all seasons across a range of conditions, from snow capped mountains to trekking round the coast. The memory foam around the ankles really improves comfort and they have never rubbed even from the first use. An eyelet did come off my first pair almost straingt away, but I returned them to my local store despite buying them online and they swapped them with no questions. The second pair have really been put through their paces and have been superb.