nderfel Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I purchased a pair of gortex meindl boots 2 years ago and they are leaking like a pair of sieves. Are you supposed to treat goretex with anything like dubbin for leather? I was under the impression that you didn't have to. They weren't cheap so any advise greatfully received. I don't have the receipt either as they were a leaving present from a job. Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Contact meindle direct. Goretex is an internal membrane and therefore cant be treated as far as I know. I've known Le Chameau boot leather split but not leak as the goretex membrane remained intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I know you have to be careful with high VOC polishes etc as they can damage the membrane and stop it working but other than that or wearing it out it doesnt usually have a catastrophic failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Contact meindle direct. Goretex is an internal membrane and therefore cant be treated as far as I know. I've known Le Chameau boot leather split but not leak as the goretex membrane remained intact As Scully said, I'd contact the supplier first, if no joy then contact Meindle head office in the UK if there is one, if not, then their HQ. Sounds faulty to me, surprising for such a good boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks guys. I have mailed meindl from their website, let's see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Gore tex has a 3 year warranty so you should be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 have you treated the leather outer correctly as meindl will only do the work if the boots have been well maintained otherwise it voids the warrenty and they will charge you for the work. i contacted them regarding getting my burma's re-soled and some internal stitching repaired on the lining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 They aren't the leather ones, they are the gtx lite ones. I shall see what they say and take it for there. 3 year warranty... Cheers I wasn't aware of that, not that I have proof of purchase anyway :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I dont rate gortex in boots....unless they are fully sprung soled and very stiff uppers. The bending action soon breaks the membrane. My home made dubbin of bees wax and lanolin with some olive oil never fails! On leather! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I dont rate gortex in boots....unless they are fully sprung soled and very stiff uppers. The bending action soon breaks the membrane. My home made dubbin of bees wax and lanolin with some olive oil never fails! On leather! U. I am on my third pair of Brasher countryman goretex shoes! two pairs have worn out but the gortex liner was still watertight when they went in the bin! and I just maintained em like ordinary shoes.......with shoe polish! To protect the guarantee I treat my Meindl Dovre boots with Meindle's own wax. P1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good. I do tend to be tough on my boots! To be honest I have not tried Miendle's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 UD, I can highly recommend the meindl Burma pro mfs if you ever get any, had mine 2 years now. Mine get used daily for everything from shopping to walking the dogs and shooting, I had them re-soled a few months back now there good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I prefer double leather boot my altbergs have had a very hard life and out lived mindle and lowas they where worn every other day the lowas and mindle packed up so for 4 years I wore the altbergs every day they are 12 years old and been to every continent with with me. Altberg do a great job if resoling 3 years ago as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 aside form the leaky bit I love my meindls, lets wait and see if their customer service is any good. If not then I might look into those altbergs welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Well worth a look thinking of getting a second pair in brown, think they will look nicer than my black ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Goretex is a gimmick and isn't worth a carrot. Buy some decent leather boots. I've yet to come across a single goretex item that does what it purports to for any length of time, whereas the last decent pair of leather walking boots I threw away lasted ten years and with a little regular waterproofing and care remained waterproof throughout. Edited May 22, 2014 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr1200 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I always give my lowas a quick clean and polish to help repel water and they always stay dry just use kiwi boot polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 What ever happened to Hoggs fully sprung boots . They were brill. U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 no answer from meindl at all which is disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Worst case, you could try covering them in Barbour wax proofing. I did this with a pair of 'leaktex' trousers. Surprise, surprise they returned to being waterproof although no longer quite so 'breathable' (not that I ever found them breathable in the first place; leakable yes, breathable no.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Renapur works brilliantly as a proofing agent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 cheers gents, all good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I had a pair of the meindl gtx lite and they leaked after 2 months. I've heard plenty of reports about meindl's leaking. It must be something to do with the construction rather than the goretex as I've had goretex jackets and other goretex lined boots (Lowa's every time over meindl) which are 5-10 years old and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Underdog I had a pair of hogs of fife fully sprung keepers boots as a young under keeper when we sent of for them we drew the out line of our foot on a piece of card and sent it of we treated them most days with Mars oil . The head keepers were made of horse hide they were Very heavy cost me 4 pounds. Would love a pair now . Dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Surprised to hear all these reports of leaky Meindl boots. My Antarktis are 12 or more years old now and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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