Meindl Vakuum GTX

After weeks of deliberation as to which boots to buy, I'm over the moon that I finally chose the Meindl Vakuum. The out-of-the-box comfort and the support you get from them is second to none, while the memory foam lining molds to your feet perfectly, giving a very snug fit without overheating them. The soles transmit just the right ammount of feeling to the foot, while providing excellent grip on grass rock or loose stone, and have just the right degree of flexibilty. The only downsides are: 1/ that I know that sometime in the future I'm going to have to spoil the nubuck leather with a coat of wax to maintain the water resistance, and 2/ I wish I'd ditched my six year-old Salomons (which I can't wear out) a couple of years ago, and bought a pair of Vakuum sooner.

(Written by: misterB)

I put these on straight from the box and went up the Pentlands with them on - no break in etc! Great fit with the memory foam, provides great support to the feet and ankles, not clumsy as LFTO review mentions. Top quality build - 5 star rating! Previous boot incluse Karrimor and Zamberlan - but Meindl the best!!

(Written by: ChrisHendrie)

I have just changed to these boots and they have been great from the start, very good fitting around the foot and ankle, my only regret is that i have not tried Meindi boots before.

(Written by: pete641)

The Meindl Vakuum Lady GTX is my fifth pair of hiking boots and third pair of Meindl – they are by far the best boots I have ever owned. There is a wonderful roll in the soles which carries you on, the lacing system is fantastic because it lets you fine-tune the boot around your foot and the memory foam system firmly hugs your calves. The construction is strong and reliable - as far as I am concerned, the Vakuum GTX are Meindl’s crowning achievement.

(Written by: sandswimmer)

had a pair of these boots for over a year now ,and couldnt be more pleased.straight from the box they were immedeatley comfortable and took absoloutley no breaking in.the memory foam grips the foot and ankle,and the lacing system allows you to have diferent tensions at the front,and top of the boot,securley holding your foot in place.a full rubber rand protects the boot from scuffing and scraping,and a grippy vibram sole finishes it off.some say this boot is on the heavy side,i dont agree,its a perfect all year round walking boot,suitable for the valley bottoms and mountain tops.

(Written by: twnewcastle)

I was very impresses with this boot and found it fitting my feet perfectly. The memory foam system works wonders and it provides excellent support. I have done walks of 15-20 miles in them and can't recommend them highly enough.

(Written by: Robin)