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Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX

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I’ve been pondering over these boots for a while now, i like the reviews and also know a few folk that swear buy them.... anyone here had a pair?

www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots with tall calf height and GORE-TEX waterproof lining. The Meindl Dovre Extreme features a Vibram sole, hear wearing laces and waxed nubuck leather upper. Suitable for hunting, hiking and mountaineering. Digafix lacing hooks keep feet secure when walking.
www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk
 
Wow that price would bring a tear or two for sure, you have obviously done your homework on them, if that's your thing go for it.
 
Ark79 said:
I’ve been pondering over these boots for a while now, i like the reviews and also know a few folk that swear buy them.... anyone here had a pair?

www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots with tall calf height and GORE-TEX waterproof lining. The Meindl Dovre Extreme features a Vibram sole, hear wearing laces and waxed nubuck leather upper. Suitable for hunting, hiking and mountaineering. Digafix lacing hooks keep feet secure when walking.
www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk
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I have the full leather version. They're very nice to wear but they're heavy compared to ordinary hiking boots...you won't feel it if you're shooting or doing bushcraft but over a long hike you'll really feel it.
Second negative is that the soles wear quite fast.
Good points are comfort, waterproofing, ankle protection, compatible with crampons etc. These are my second pair so they're not all that bad, personally I intend to save up a little more and buy welted boots next time as the rubber scuff guard/rand around the sole seems to delaminate and come away from the leather. I would also recommend Altberg Veldhog if you can stand to wait for them.
These photos show mine, they've had a hard life.
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Ystranc said:
I have the full leather version. They're very nice to wear but they're heavy compared to ordinary hiking boots...you won't feel it if you're shooting or doing bushcraft but over a long hike you'll really feel it.
Second negative is that the soles wear quite fast.
Good points are comfort, ankle protection, compatible with crampons etc.
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Not to worried about the feeling it over a long hike mate, but I’m thinking about the quick wearing soles.... that’s food for thought Mike as there pretty expensive. How quick??? First time I’ve heard that about them tho
 
Bopdude said:
Wow that price would bring a tear or two for sure, you have obviously done your homework on them, if that's your thing go for it.
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There’s a couple of pairs of boot that’s took my fancy lol it’s between these ones or le chameau, however there dearer..
 
@Ark79 @Ystranc

Meindl do offer a resoling and repair service......here:

Meindl Resoling Guide | Looking After Your Meindl Boots

Resoling your Meindl boots
www.meindl.co.uk www.meindl.co.uk

From the information they give it will be down to your judgment wether the boots and leather are still in good enough order for the resole service to be a viable option.

Goes without saying but......regular cleaning and polishing/treatment of the leather and materials will definitely extend the lifespan of most boots.

The soles on these boots are probably made of softer rubber then some other makes.....offering better grip and cushioning......much less slip over wet rocks.......the harder rubber on other makes may last a tad longer but will not return the same performance nor grip.

May be an option.........might not.
 
1 shot willie said:
@Ark79 @Ystranc

Meindl do offer a resoling and repair service......here:

Meindl Resoling Guide | Looking After Your Meindl Boots

Resoling your Meindl boots
www.meindl.co.uk www.meindl.co.uk

From the information they give it will be down to your judgment wether the boots and leather are still in good enough order for the resole service to be a viable option.

Goes without saying but......regular cleaning and polishing/treatment of the leather and materials will definitely extend the lifespan of most boots.

The soles on these boots are probably made of softer rubber then some other makes.....offering better grip and cushioning......much less slip over wet rocks.......the harder rubber on other makes may last a tad longer but will not return the same performance nor grip.

May be an option.........might not.
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As you say regular maintenance on the fabric/leather will extend the lifespan, at these prices I would expect a couple of years before I would need to put a new sole on them, hopefully lol
 
I looked at the price of resoling mine and instead went to Gibbs outdoors in Brecon and bought a new pair of Scarpa boots instead. I still wear the Meindl boots with crampons when I'm working on really slick clay surfaces because the ankle support is beyond compare better than low boots. Clay soil eats leather like you wouldn't believe.
The stitching is still perfect and while the leather has creases there are no actual cracks, I have no complaints about how they're made.
 
Or these lol

www.lowa.co.uk

Hunter GTX Evo Extreme

An uncompromising 10" high boot that offers unrivalled fit and function used the world over from New Zealand to Alaska providing total reliability in up to the harshest environments. Includes a high-stability combination of the 2.4–2.6 mm Nubuck upper and stiffened sole.
www.lowa.co.uk www.lowa.co.uk
 
These are more expensive but still an option

Chameau-Lite LCX® High 12'' Boot

Ultra-lightweight, innovative 12" leather boot with multi-layer Le Chameau LCX® technology, guaranteed to be waterproof and breathable. Made with environmentally friendly Terracare® full grain leather. Featuring the exclusive ‘Deep Forest’ sole developed in partnership with Michelin. Due to the...
www.lechameau.com www.lechameau.com
 
I've no experience of Chameau boots but I don't rate Lowa at all after losing the soles off a pair of summer boots.
 
Ark79 said:
I’ve been pondering over these boots for a while now, i like the reviews and also know a few folk that swear buy them.... anyone here had a pair?

www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots

Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots with tall calf height and GORE-TEX waterproof lining. The Meindl Dovre Extreme features a Vibram sole, hear wearing laces and waxed nubuck leather upper. Suitable for hunting, hiking and mountaineering. Digafix lacing hooks keep feet secure when walking.
www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk
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No thanks Mark I'm more than happy with my karimors for walking (although I can't do much of that these days) they have a lovely flexible sole and are nice and light. For rougher terrain I use my Peter Storm full leather boots which have a stiffer sole. Both pairs are 100% waterproof and about quarter the price you want to pay
 
Cancel my last Mark......just had a look.....2 year guarantee apparently........any major faults should show up during that time period......if any.
If the boots are for recreation use mostly in the woods and not hard work on a building site they should last a good while.

Sod it......be brave and hit the button mate.....you know you want to :)
 
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