Meindl Meran GTX Men's Walking Boots

Used these boots to help get me and my wide feet to make it comfortably to Everest base camp in December 22. Super comfortable, dry, stable and plenty sturdy enough for the entire trek and some.

Only worn twice - in wet conditions. Applied some beeswax beforehand. Kept me perfectly dry and comfortable

The wide fit allows thicker socks and liners to be more easily worn in colder weather.

Had the boots for 8 months they leak even with being treated with Meindl proofing spray.
Not great for a boot well over £200.

Comfortable though and wide fit.

These are my go-to boots for waterlogged paths, peat-bogs, or snowy weather in the UK's autumn & winter months: Keep my feet dry & comfy in conditions none of my other boots can come close to.

Extremely comfortable, warm, and flexible. Waterproof even when fully submerged. Sturdy and stiff lugs, give full confidence when descending. Toe cap and midsole separating from upper after 150 miles

Owned these boots for 5 years now and they are still as comfortable and waterproof as day one. I clean them with cold water, then use Nikwax Leather protector (the sponge on one) about once a month.

SUPERB. Owned3years. Given no tlc. No spray or cleaning. Treated like wellies. Climbed and slid down rock and shale mountains. Like new. My feet are so wide but they fit like a dream. Will buy again.

These boots will always leak after a few months of use. The goretex lining isn't designed to last and will wear out from use in months, check out some of the reviews and it's a common theme.

I wore them today straight out of the box I did a 12 mile hike across the North Yorkshire Moors They felt as comfortable as my favourite slippers No blisters no pain Waterproof through bogs Perfect

Top quality boot ideal for someone with wide feet. Quite expensive but worth it for the quality, comfort and durability.

Comfortable and seem to be well made. However, durability is not yet known, and some of previous comments talk of boots falling apart after a short while. I will report back in a few years!!

Very comfortable walking boot. As they say if you want the best you have to pay for it The price is expensive , but well worth it. I had an operation on my foot and find the majority of walking boots painful to wear . This manufacture is the best I have worn ,so much so I purchased a second pair

The right foot leaked after only 3 months despite regular re-proofing them. Not what I expected from a £200 pair of German manufactured boots!!!
I then had to wait for them to be sent back and verified to be offered a gift card credit.

Really comfortable wider fitting boot. Mine are seriously worn out and now starting to run downhill. They have been great boots and I'm just about to buy some more.

pointed with the other reviews.
I do a LOT of walking/trekking throughout Northern England. traditionally, I have to get an oversized boot to accommodate my fat feet. Then bought boots on the basis that they fitted .... only the Meran passed that test.
My first pair lasted until the soles wore out, some minor cracking of the lower leather due to poor routine maintenance.
Now got my 2nd pair ... fantastic, the most comfy boot ever for your long distance trekking.

After further use and following 2 good reviews, I now have to report that these boots have failed.
I have recently completed the Coast to Coast walk, through some wet and boggy conditions. Both feet were repeatedly wet through, not from sweat and not from water coming over the top. The seams leak on both boots. They are simply not waterproof and I will be taking them back.
I have looked after them really well but despite this they leak. Very disappointed because in all other respects they are good boots. But in the UK you can't expect to always walk in dry conditions (which are all these boots are good for).

An overpriced boot. Poor quality leather with pathetic warranty.

I found these to be really comfortable and easy to walk in, most suitable for low level walks on curated paths.

However, they leaked on the 2nd outing. After reproofing I tried them again in damp, but not rainy conditions and they leaked again. This was after waxing the nubuck, not just using liquid proofer. Go Outdoors at Canterbury were there usual very helpful selves at sorting out the problem.

These boots are very thin leather with a lot of stitching, so I suppose they are more prone to leaks than others in the Meindl range, but I can't really figure why they are more expensive that a more substantial boot like the Bhutan.

I reviewed these boots in early June, before putting them to some significant tests. Since then I have done the West Highland Way (94 miles) and also the Yorkshire Three Peaks. These boots pass the test very well, hence the up-grade to 5*.
For anyone who knows the West Highland Way, the terrain is very punishing for boots, feet and ankles. Much of the old military road is like a dried up river bed, whereby you have to watch your foot placement, but inevitably you will put your ankles at risk and also give your boots a hammering. Same too with the section skirting Loch Lomond. My final day was Glencoe to Fort William, 23.5 miles of tough going for boots, feet and ankles, but these boots never let me put a foot wrong. Dry, comfortable and intact feet and ankles at the end of it.
Also the 24.5 miles of the Yorkshire 3 peaks was not a problem in these, even on a hot day - feet stayed in good condition, without excessive sweating and no abrasion. They permitted a decent time of 8hr 45min, so no complaints.
These boots are none the worse for wear. They are comfortable, even from brand new, but just get better. They keep feet DRY and your feet and ankles well supported. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for general hiking and walking, but something with a stiffer sole for mountain and very rocky treks. That said, I had no problems with the scramble up Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough (those of you who know the terrain in the anti-clockwise direction will know what I mean!). Great. Highly recommended.

I bought these boots in August 2016 and they have been some of the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. I have walked around 2500 miles in them and they still remain comfortable. The down side is the soles are completely worn down and the leather split on both boots. They leaked from about a year old, despite using waterproofing creams and eventually waxes. I asked Meindl if I should have expected more and which boots I should buy to replace them. Their advice was to buy a boot with a B graded sole as opposed to the Meran AB sole if I wanted more durability. I already have 3 and 4 season boots but prefer these more flexible types of boots for walking National trails. I have used mine on the SW Coast path and Cotswold way. I may be being a bit harsh but the Meran now have an RRP of over £200 very similar to Meindl 3 season boots with B graded soles. They seem to be targeting the Berghaus/Brasher market but these are much cheaper and I expect will last just as long as the Meran.
I would consider buying them again for a specific long-distance trek due to how comfortable I find them, but in the short term I have voted with my feet and bought a pair of Berghaus for just under £100.