A review SIX YEARS in the making. Have I found the PERFECT HIKING boot?

Meindl Meran GTX Hiking Boot Review || SIX YEARS in the making #meindl #hiking #outdoors
Welcome to Hiking for Health, the channel for all things wild camping, hiking and reviews of gear. In this video, I review my Meindl Meran GTX hiking boot and discuss why I purchased them for a second time.
I am NOT affiliated with Meindl and all opinions are my own.
Specifications
Meindl Meran GTX walking boot feature guide:
Nubuck leather with wax uppers
GORE-TEX lining
Comfort-Fit, cork and fleece footbed
Meindl Comfort Hiker sole
Waterproof protection
The Meindl Meran GTX walking boot is designed as part of the Comfort-Fit range for hikers with slightly wider feet. Boasting 300 years of skilled shoemaking, Meindl introduced the Comfort-Fit range to provide a supportive, easy fit with an enhanced natural rolling movement.
The uppers are made from Nubuck leather with wax providing a durable exterior. Paired with a GORE-TEX lining the boot is fully waterproof and protective in all conditions. The Comfort-Fit footbed is made from cork with a cushioning fleece lining and is wider at the front of the boot in both width and height.
The wider base means more surface area to stand on giving more support than the standard footbed, more capacity for movement and reduced pressure. The Meran GTX is complete with Meindl Comfort Hiker sole guaranteeing a strong grip on a variety of surfaces. Ideal for light hikes and trails.
Care Advice
Conditioning and proofing spray keeps nubuck leather and suede protected. The boots can be treated when the uppers aren’t quite dry - it ensures they’ll remain supple. Applying a little wax to the hooks and eyelets will protect them from corrosion.
Sportwax is a natural product formulated to condition and proof leather. Apply it with a sponge or cloth and don’t forget the tongues of the boots. Rub the wax in well. There’s no need to heat it, as this could reduce boot breathability. Waxing changes the appearance of the leather, making it smoother and darker. Applying a little to the hooks and eyelets also protects them against corrosion.
History of Meindl Boots
Est. 1683 - A Family Business
300 years of extraordinary family shoemakers. Boots handcrafted in Bavaria, Germany.
Meindl’s history takes us back to 1683. Petrus Meindl was the first family shoemaker in Kirchanschoring, Bavaria, Southern Germany.
Fast-forward over 300 years and Meindl now produce over 1 million pairs of boots and shoes from their same home in Germany each year. At the helm are Lukas and Lars Meindl, the eleventh generation of the Meindl family shoemakers.
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[@WalksWithOlly]

Thanks for the mention, Gav. A very comprehensive review. So much so, I was almost feeling compelled to shop for another pair! 😅 Glad that you've found a pair of boots you can quite happily shop for again, when that time comes. I hope you have a good wild camp this month 😉 and I wish you well with the adventures of both your new boots and your old.

[@HikingForHealth1]

Thanks Olly for taking the time to comment. I suppose it is rather interesting when you see old and new boots lined up like that. One set with all those adventures completed and the other set of boots with adventures yet to come. Thanks for watching; all the best Olly.

[@sylviarowley6668]

Happy New Year Gav. Looking forward to many more brilliant videos. ❤️xx

[@HikingForHealth1]

Thank you Sylvia. Best wishes to you and hope you have a great 2025. 😀

[@mustonparry]

Everyone loves a bargain, Gav. Happy New Year and all that.

[@HikingForHealth1]

Hi Ben, hope you’re well. Happy with what I got them for in the end. Pricey boots but if you break it down to a yearly cost would be £30 a year and budget boots probably last that and then you have to buy another pair. Fallen into that trap so many times 😂

[@londonviking3801]

Nice review Gavin! I'm looking for some trailrunners rather for hiking. Meindl's our out of my budget. I have a 20yo pair of Merell leather hiking boots that have survived many battles - they have some good miles in them still - been looked after. Look forward to your next wildcamp!

[@HikingForHealth1]

Thanks mate, I’m certainly looking forward to the next one. What are you thinking for the trail runners? Altra Lone Peaks are something I’ve got my eye on. Have you seen this website www.sportsshoes.com. They do some cracking deals if you spot it right place right time. They have their own brand called Higher State which is worth a look at - they do base layer t shirts at very reasonable prices 👍🏻

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Hi Gav Yes I’m going to swap to Miendle next after 35 years of Scarpas which the last 2 pairs the linings wore through. I already have their trainer shoes and very light fabric boots. I have always enjoyed really looking after my boots and would recommend Scarpa HS 12 cream for them. Anyway they look great and when my current Scarpas have done another couple if winters I get Meindle. Cheers

[@HikingForHealth1]

I’ve loved this pair Dave, similar to when you put your favourite slippers on first thing in a morning to walk on the cold kitchen floor. Comfort. It’s also that peace of mind knowing that they will look after you and after so many boots beforehand that I had high hopes for that failed these were a godsend. Thanks for watching Dave. Atb bud.

[@louise_onanadventure]

Trying to think if I spotted the ladies version in Go Outdoors 🤔 might be worth a look again!

[@HikingForHealth1]

I think they were in there. Worth a look! 👀

[@gazza1858]

Got exactly same boots best boots Iv ever owned clean mine all the time after every walk I find them a bit too hot in summer months reason I use merrell boots/ trail runners in warmer months.

[@HikingForHealth1]

Same here, mainly a 3 season boot but use them for rainy, stormy days in the summer when the temp drops. Totally agree - great boots and would buy Meindl all day, every day.

[@garethbirch7168]

Hi gav that soft wax damaged the stitching on my boots they say there's to much paraffin in it it got me a new pair ov boots stick wiv the hard wax keep the video's coming pal all the best

[@HikingForHealth1]

Hey up Taff, good to hear from you. Hope you’re well. So maybe by not cleaning them as often I actually without knowing it made the life of my boots longer 😂 what hard wax can you recommend? Happy New Year to you!

[@garethbirch7168]

The granger GWax out the tin not the jar pal or the mountain warehouse during that's not bad👍👍

[@garethbirch7168]

Happy New year to you catch you soon hopefully 👍👍

[@HikingForHealth1]

@@garethbirch7168sorry missed this message! Happy new year to you too!

[@Rando-user-zm1fx]

After 6 years I'd say you've more than got your money out of them. Don't keep the old ones. You don't want to be one of these old junk collectors that can't let go of things. And the phrase you're looking for, at least in America is: Buy once, cry once.

[@HikingForHealth1]

Thanks for watching, what’s the prices of outdoor gear in the US like? What brands do you tend to go for?

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Hi Gav Yes I’m going to swap to Miendle next after 35 years of Scarpas which the last 2 pairs the linings wore through. I already have their trainer shoes and very light fabric boots. I have always enjoyed really looking after my boots and would recommend Scarpa HS 12 cream for them. Anyway they look great and when my current Scarpas have done another couple if winters I get Meindle. Cheers

[@HikingForHealth1]

I’ve loved this pair Dave, similar to when you put your favourite slippers on first thing in a morning to walk on the cold kitchen floor. Comfort. It’s also that peace of mind knowing that they will look after you and after so many boots beforehand that I had high hopes for that failed these were a godsend. Thanks for watching Dave. Atb bud.