...These boots are made for walking, that's just what i'm gonna do, one of these days these boots are gonna take me to Kilimanjaro! (Apologies to Sandie Shaw for the plagiarism).
The Meindl's are my first pair of proper, rugged walking boots bought for that journey up a mountain in September. They are so fantastically comfortable that I don't want to take them off. And that is thanks to Ben (of Brighton)for spending much appreciated time and effort, making sure that I got a pair of boots that fitted well and provided support in the right places.
Have now done a number of walks, of varying distance, and at no point have my feet felt rubbed,sore or wet. Was also recommended to put a pair of 'superfeet' sole inserts in the boot as I have a high instep. This made my feet feel even more supported in the boots and also helped to stop my toes hitting the front of the boot as I went down hill. This was all tested out in the shop on their special ramp.
I'll admit that they are an expensive pair of boots but I believe well worth the money and I'm sure that they will last me for a number of years to come.
Once again, many thanks to Ben at the Brighton Cotswold Outdoor shop.