I am very pleased with these walking shoes. I have had several pairs of Meindl boots over the years and have been very pleased with comfort and performance. These are my first Meindl shoes and they did not disappoint. I ordered a half size down from my usual shoe size and the fit was perfect. The shoes did take wearing a few times to break in as the leather was a bit stiff. However, after a couple days, they are extremely comfortable. The sole and last are well made and appear very durable. Overall, they are great shoes for both on the trail and in town.

A few months ago I bought my first ever pair of Meindl Comfort Fit Walkers, and I loved them so much that I just bought a second pair. The craftsmanship is evident from the moment you take them out of the box. They are without doubt the most comfortable walking shoes I've found in a long time. (As other manufacturers like Keen get skimpier and skimpier with their materials, trying to hit a price point and maximize profits.)

A few suggestions:

These shoes would look significantly less "dorky" if (A) the entire midsole were black rather than light gray color and (B) the lining were black or dark brown rather than a very light tan. These small changes would make them look less like athletic wear and more like a tasteful casual all-occasion shoe that you could just as easily wear to the office as on a hike.

I would love to have the option of a non-Goretex version. For situations not requiring complete waterproofness this would make them more breathable and a bit cooler in hot weather.

Other than those small quibbles, they are wonderful! Meindl: please don't ever stop making these!