I have owned 6 pairs of Meindl boots and shoes.

I am still using 5 pair of them. This time frame covers 20 years.

They are the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned.

They look good and are very durable.

I am thinking about buying another pair of boots. If I do, they will be Meindls.

These are my third pair of Meindls in the last six years and I will be clear are three pairs have different uses. So yes, all three are pretty active with this newest pair getting broke in. These are great boots and I am thankful I was able to get them in wide thus allowing for the best fit to my feet. I have not yet challenged them to harsh terrain but I know they will crush anything in front of them like the other Meindls. This particular pair will be my all purpose hiking boots. As always, a solid product.

Comfort fit is excellent. Isn't quite as secure as my old Lowa's which I loved for years but can no longer wear at 64 years old because of the standard toe box. With comfort fit you don't look like you've got a platypus face for a shoe and yet, space in the box. Endured left pinky toe pain for years, just lived with it. Gone now. What a relief. I wear a 14 in everything but 13 in this model is perfect length. I'd definitely recommend a full size down. Also happy to see only one fast lace hook. Those things can be a pain but having only one is perfect. I have a narrow foot so they are slightly wide on me but I'd say they run true to size on width.