I do not typically leave reviews, but for the cost of the boot - plus having seen this in other reviews - I figured I should just let you all know. This is the best boot for my foot from Meindl. Love it. The rand on it though has been falling off since the day I bought it. Meindl was great in their support. They sent over some product (basically enhanced shoe goop) and I fixed it myself. Fast forward a year later and the whole instep side of the rand is just falling off. You might say "Well, yea, it has been a year" but I do not think I have worn these boots 10 times now, because of the fear of knowing the rand was already fragile from day 1. I will repair again because they are great boots besides that. I just did not expect this much maintenance for the cost of the boots. Which to be clear, is steep. Everything else about the boot has been great.

I was very skeptical about paying this much for any kind of boots but I am so glad I went out on a limb and took the chance!!! They are the best feeling boot I've ever had on my feet. I'm older and need a comfortable, supportive boot that will not make my feet hurt due to me having plantar fasciitis. This boot fulfills all my needs and concerns. Thank you Meindl for the quality boot!!

These are the best boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve almost worn out my second pair. I hike around 500-1000 miles a year. Can’t wait to buy my third pair - all shiny and new. I’m a shed hunter so all of my hiking is off trail - through the swamps, the slush, the snow, the mud, the streams, etc. I’ve worn these ice fishing right through to the summer. They’ve been totally waterproof in ankle deep mud and freezing water even when they are years old. These are the boots in which all other boots are judged.