Meindl Glockner MFS® | by Scott Reekers
Meindl Boots have a soft spot in my heart because the first pair of "high-end" boots I ever bought was a pair of Meindl Perfekts. Those boots took more abuse than I care to mention and their Comfort Fit Insoles were exactly what the doctor ordered for my feet. Fast-forward a few years and Meindl USA has expanded their line here in the states and I have a pair of Glockner MFS on my feet for this review. The quality is the same and the 11 generations of boot building shows in the construction.
The Glockner’s have a C rating for stiffness — in layman’s terms, as tough as they come without moving into dedicated mountaineering territory. The stiff, crampon-compatible soles are ideal for scree slides, carving out footholds in steep alpine country, and keeping the full foot on the ground in sloppy conditions. Partnered with the rugged Meindl Multigriff Vibram® construction, multidirectional lugs and a heavy-duty rand protect your feet from the rocks and debris of the high country. And when the lugs are gone — they can be resoled.
One difference I noticed right away from my Perfekts was the Air Active insole rather than the Comfort Fit that had treated me so well in the past. The Air Active insoles won me over — their design and moisture-wicking ability are impressive. However, if cork insoles are your preference, Comfort Fit insoles are a website order away.
Because these boots are made for rough terrain, ankle support comes from nubuck leather pieces double-stitched to prevent ankle rolls in the tough stuff. The nubuck also covers MFS® foam panels that add a level of comfort necessary inside a stiff boot. The tongue sits nicely in the tall ankle that tops out at 9.5".
The final layer of protection comes from the Gore-Tex® lining that keeps your feet dry in the worst conditions. Bottom line on the Glockner MFS: if stiff-soled boots with plenty of ankle protection are what you need, give them a look. You likely won’t be disappointed.
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