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Has anyone had any experience with the Meindl Guffert boots? I'm thinking about dipping my toes in and going for a different pair after damaging my ankle and the old brand I had just feeling a little tighter. The Guffert appeals to me because they seem to go to larger sizes and support a wider foot but having never owned Meindl's before I am always nervous about spending considerable coin.
Anyone tried them?
I run then now, after years of the meindl island pro. My toes love them!
I've owned a couple of pairs of island pros and 1 set of dovres.
Supper comfortable
The only negative I can think of is that vertical stitching on the side of the boot can come loose if you are in the scree a fair bit on the tops - same as my old island pros
Thanks team. I’ll largely be moving through bush with them and also rucking so hopefully the stitching shouldn’t pose an issue
Been running a pair of these for last 4 years, weekend warrior only but have held up well so far. Just starting to see the rand rubber getting a bit cracked and cut up from scree. They are pretty stuff and heavy - esp when wet and take a long time to dry. Hot in sumner. Great for sidling in the steep country. Haven’t had any blister issues even on 25+km days. The sole construction seems to avoid the issues some of the moulded ones have with separation in time and my cobbler assured me he can easily resole in the future. Would buy again but would prob look for lighter more flexible options for bush stalking unless you really want the hefty support.
I pretty much live in mine have used meindl for 20ish years with no issues at all highly recommend
For those of you who are concerned about the stitching coming off over time it is a good idea to smear/rub some aquasure onto the seams. Makes them way more durable.
Cheers LMP
I had Meindl Bhutans, awesome footwear, can't go wrong with Meindl
My old pair of Meindl Island Pros lasted forever and were tough as nails. Such a good boot but sometimes tight on my little toe. I now have the Guffert for the wider toe box and they are better again for my feet. My current go to boot.
I've buggered my ankle, so the support is a must and the tire kicking around my waist is the only weight I am concerned aboutQuote:
Originally Posted by Jake77
Love my Guffert boots - a bit overkill for most of NI hunting but they're my top pick. Feel great, a little heavy (being leather) but worth it.
Good investment made 4 years ago :thumbsup:
had meindle. never again. damn things disintegrated while out for a shoot. only a year old. bare in mind this is quite a few years back so hopefully quality has improved but a bloody expensive mistake at the time
Do you remember the model boot? Have heard this is a problem with the moulded sole construction ones like the islands but no issues with my Gufferts (yet)
I love mine. Used for alpine hunting in very tough terrain including a couple of tahr trips so far. Only concern is that the leather does look to be taking a few hits from the chunky scree. Not as tough as some other boots like my previous pair of Haix. Might be the price to pay for the excellent comfort.
This is a general issue with boots with this construction. It applies for Lowas, Hanwags, Scarpas you name it. The polyurethane used in the midsole can age fairly quick. It applies for all boots, even if they haven‘t been used. Good thing, most boots can be resoled for about 180 NZD. My wify had her‘s resoled just recently for 100 Euros.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake77
I have wide feet and the gufferts were still a little tight, sold them without ever using them.
I’ve been thrashing a pair of gufferts for 5 years now and they are just coming to the end of their life. Have had lowa and crispi as well but will definitely be replacing with another pair of gufferts.
Boots. My pet whinge. I’ve been a shepherd for a long time and have trashed many pairs of boots, and have seen many others destroyed also. Had a few pairs of meindls ( makalus and makalu pro) when they were the in thing and they all fall to pieces, one pair of mine and a couple of others that i know of had the whole sole peel of at the heel while nearly new. And don’t even bother trying to get hold of stager sport. Any boot with a nice nubuck soft leather outer should be steered clear of. They all crack at the front where the toe flex’s, that includes lowa, got a pair of them at the moment, never again. I’ve had 2 pairs of boots that I really rate. The Meindl super perfect. Weigh a tonne and cost a fortune but last a long time and are super comfortable. Never seen a pair in a shop here you need to order them in. Sportiva evo gtx Nepal. Super supportive excellent leather very comfortable but also rather expensive, I’ve got them at the moment too. I’ve got a badly damaged ankle at the moment and I can walk all day in the sportivas, without too much discomfort, but not so in the lowas. That’s my rant over, be careful buying boots they are very expensive items and it’s a real piss off when they fly to pieces unprovoked.
Gufferts go hard, definitely wider than the islands
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Depending on the condition of your boots, Boots & Gear at Taupo can resole your boots. I recall they ask for a few photographs of your boots to enable them to undertake a loose visual assessment of their condition before sending to them. A few people on this site have used them and from memory comments suggest they do a good job. I have a pair of Meindl islands which I will be sending to them at some stage.