Defender22.250 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 after lots of research I am about to buy a pair of Meindle dovres on line. My nearest stockist to go try on is 35miles away and £30 more than the cheapest online price. My question! without being able to try on a pair for size, is has anyone bought these boots and how do they match for size, ie I am a size 9 but will I require a size 10?. or will a size 9 fit OK. I could drive a 70 mile round trip to try them on and try to negotiate down £30 off. (It will cost me approx £30 in fuel for my defender) so any help on sizing would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltsmark Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I am a size 9 and ordered a 9 and they fit perfect with normal socks on and I haven't had the need to wear thick ones even in the coldest months. Just keep them well treated and they wont let you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender22.250 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Thanks for that. Always good to speak to someone whos been there , done that. Looks like a size 9 will be good to go. Do you have the extreme gtx and if so did you have to break them in?. Have they stayed watertight? I am expecting 2-3 years hard work from these boots. I have looked at Hanwag/Lowa/ Crispi Stegg but think the Dovres are the best suited for my requirements. Just have to order them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltsmark Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 No problem. yes extreme GTX, good to go straight from the box no breaking in at all. Thing is just keep them well nourished so that the leather doesn't crack and you can have them resoled back at the Meindl factory when you have worn down and they are returned as good as new, you will then far exceed the 2-3 years hard work you want from them. You wont be disappointed. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender22.250 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 My meindl dovre extreme gtx boots arrived today. I now need to buy a waxing product. Cannot get Meindl sport wax locally but can get Grangers G Wax. Anyone used this on meindle dovres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Interested to hear of treatment for expensive boots - got a pair of Mamut last season (Julia Bradbury wore same on Countryfile) which are excellent - these have hard heel cup to protect my weak ancles - but what do I treat leather with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 go to the horsey shop and get neatsfoot oil .rub it in with your fingers.proper revitalises leather and stops cracking .4.99 a bottle last u ages n a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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