Dodgemball Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Please advise which ones to go for as I can't decide between the two. Reasons for and against. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG 5 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 You have a choice of French or German. I have just bought some Meindl Dovre boots and they are fantastic. They are wide fitting so they are comfortable with thick socks. The keepers live in them and been told they sleep in them as they are that good. I paid £190 for mine, so go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have a pair of meindl tiaga gtx really comfortable and warm boots. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatGun Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 If you want a pair I may be able to save you a few quid depending on what sizes are left in stock. They are generally classed as amuch better boot than the mouflon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Neither and I have tried both. Get some Jahti Jaht boots they are far superior and lighter. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) i've been trying on different types of Meindl in the last week - decided i don't want to go for Dovre as they are too high and i want them for trekking as well as shooting, so going with the Burma Pro MFS (goretex) or the Borneo Pro MFS (no goretex but slightly more comfortable) Edited March 2, 2010 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) I remember reading alot of complaints a while back on the mouflons falling apart, so personally I would avoid them. Not heard a bad word about any meindl though. I use Lowas edited to say I ended up with the lowa's after trying a lot of boots on and these are the ones that fitted the nicest. try as many as you can before you buy, especially if you intend to spend a lot of time in them as there is nothing worse than sore feet when you are yomping around all day Edited March 2, 2010 by cleaner4hire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi At the prices these are likely to be I would suggest you investigate Altberg in Richmond, who do practically 'made to measure', with your input on leather type, sole, footbed, height etc (they talk you through your requirements and advise)...........and then make them for your feet as measured. I and friends have had these for a few years and frankly I wouldnt go back to off-the shelf unless they fitted like a glove. The down side is they do take a few weeks to be put together and you do have to have a 'pre-fit' in between at their premises. Furthermore, they can replace soles, leather panels etc rather than a completely new boot should/when the need arises. Interesting call......... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi At the prices these are likely to be I would suggest you investigate Altberg in Richmond, who do practically 'made to measure', with your input on leather type, sole, footbed, height etc (they talk you through your requirements and advise)...........and then make them for your feet as measured. I and friends have had these for a few years and frankly I wouldnt go back to off-the shelf unless they fitted like a glove. The down side is they do take a few weeks to be put together and you do have to have a 'pre-fit' in between at their premises. Furthermore, they can replace soles, leather panels etc rather than a completely new boot should/when the need arises. Interesting call......... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I remember reading alot of complaints a while back on the mouflons falling apart, so personally I would avoid them. Not heard a bad word about any meindl though. thats interesting as I had a pair of the synthetic hig le chameau walking boots and I wrecked them in 6 months, the stitching just seemed to rot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 thats interesting as I had a pair of the synthetic hig le chameau walking boots and I wrecked them in 6 months, the stitching just seemed to rot sounds about right - im sure i read it on a stalking forum - so it gave a fair representation of the sort of use i would put them through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I also had a pair which rotted in about 9 months. Best boots I have owned and still do are a pair of Chiruka Hunters. Bought several years ago for £160. Still look good after a clean up, which aint very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 going with the Burma Pro MFS (goretex) or the Borneo Pro MFS (no goretex but slightly more comfortable) That's what Im after next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 liked them both, but the Borneos were like walking on air - very comfortable indeed (probably get them tomorrow on the way back from this job) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi Ive had the chameau mouflon plus,great pair of boots lasted a couple of seasons.Then moved onto Mendel Dover Extreme they also have been a good pair of boots but now I'm on to the Black Islanders Ditto and personally think the Black Islanders have been the best,all you have to do at the end of the day is hose them down and let them dry naturally,none of this waiting 2 days to let them dry and then waterproofing them up.Its like anything you must look after, them and when you spend a few quid on a pair of boots you want them to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 my mouflons have had eighteen months of abuse[wading through floods filled with mud scraped on thorns/barbed wire,used to scramble around the occasional tree when i cant be bothered to put the chainsaw boots on,used for hiking all day up hill,dale and moor]with minimal cleaning,and other than a few surface scratches on the leather they clean up like new and have never leaked.i would seriously recomend mouflons on my experience of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 The Meindl is a more comfortable, better boot IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave dog Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Had my set of Mouflons 4 years now starting to fall apart, so need a new pair. Don't know which way to go as well but wont get another pair. To much hazle to braek in. Where can you get to look meindl or lowa boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) le chameau the leather cracks on them mate no matter how much dubbin you use and they refuse to do anything about them when you question the product. lowa army surplus stores Edited March 2, 2010 by Justintime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 and decent outdoor store will sell them - i've got a Cotswold Camping in St Albans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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