Meindl v's brasher?

[Dan Salter]

Hi im on the lookout for a crimbo pressie to myself for completing the first term of uni .

I was all set on getting a pair of brasher walking boots ( probably the hillmaster classic gtx or the hillmaster lux as they appear to have suddenly discontinued there new top of the range boot the trailmaster??)

but i visited our local cotswold outdoor store and spied some yummy looking meindl's? two models borneo and burma?

Does anyone own or rate/review some of these meindl's

I get the impression its a love/ hate thing with brasher? and without sounding like a fashion victim the styling of the brasher compared with the meindl seems a little more dated? ( imo)

so basically any miendl leather boot owners out there?
and before someone suggests the obvious i shall be going back this weekend to try on the two makes and have a shop wander etc.

p.s. my budget will be around £100-£130

[Deer Stalker]

Iv'e got a pair of Meindl & they're very comfy. Can't remember what model they are but they were about £130 last year.

[buzfuz8149]

I bought a pair of Meindl boots last year - I went for in Brasher but tried the Meindl Borneo at Stewardsons in Cumbria, paid £115.00. No complaints - I have worn them most days from then and they are very comfortable.

Carol

Lancashire.

[hammock monkey]

hi, i've also got a pair of Meindl's, they've always been great. bought mine an hour before a days hike in the brecons - i was expecting plenty of blisters - but they were perfect! very light, very waterproof, strong and very breathable and comfy.
apparently meindl family have been making boots for 300yrs...blimey charlie. think they cost approx £100. worth every penny!

[canonman]

Hi
both are good boots, it's a question of which ones feel more comfortable for you
Mick

[Dan Salter]

Thanks for the info guys and gals.

In all fairness the brasher hillmasters felt more comfy but then again they are like slippers with laces...i just feel a bit too young for the styling, they just scream rambler society to me ( no offence)
I think it will be meindl's but now i cant decide on burhma or borneo's?....

and i have just spied n their website some of the yummy higher cut hunting/hiking boots they do ! very sexy.
::: MEINDL ::: Shoes for Actives :::

Dan

[Oy]

I've been wearing a pair of Meindl Burma Pro for a few years now (Well - I take them off at night) and they're excellent!

[Boddie]

I just bought these. They are super for this time of the year

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[mrcheeky]

Happy Christmas

Where has the meetings thread been moved to?

Hope you are well..........

Cheers

Mr Cheeky

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by mrcheeky

Happy Christmas

Where has the meetings thread been moved to?

Hope you are well..........

Cheers

Mr Cheeky

its where it has always been - in the treehouse - its just that no one has posted on it for a few days so it is now on page 2

returning to the subject of the thread I've owned both brands and my personal preference out of the two is for brasher , out of any brand however I would plump for zamberlan , Not very helpful I know