Thread: Meindl Boot Failure !

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Yes - its a lot more common than we all think/know
As you know I have been bringing in exc quality "used" Boots from East Europe - Lowa - Meindl - Hanwag - Scarpa etc

One lot we got from same person - all failed in the Sole
The material between the Vibram & inner sole turns to mush - like a crumbly cottage cheese texture
Then the Vibram sole peels off and all this crumbly stuff literally fall out

Anyway - its to do with storage and age
One of the pair I sold to a FM - sent them to Meindl here in NZ and they said this

"boots need to be worn also need to be kept in cool dry place away from humidity"
He also said (for memory) that the soles are designed to pump - so when in use they circulate air - when not in use and stored damp/humid place they will deteriorate in the area between tread sole and inner sole


So - yes - paying 5-600 notes then have them fail is not good, why I never buy New
Make sure they are fully dry and do not use excessive heat to dry them and then keep them in a dry cool cupboard when not used

So use as much a possible - wear to town or work occasionally - about all you can do

It cant be to do with storage and age can it? Must be the products they use? Glue etc?