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21 Apr 2013
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My current set is a pair of Meindl Dovers...
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Hello
is it this one?
Walking Boots and Shoes, Hiking Boots, Hunting Boots | Meindl
I started my trip with a similar pair of Raichle that I used in the Swiss Military Service.
The shoe was over 10 years old and still looking good,but sadly began to desintegrade shortly into my trip.
I went to the MEC in Quebec for a similar shoe but all modern boots,like my Salomon, are not very high.
When I have to replace those I might look for this Meindl.
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22 Apr 2013
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I have the Sidi Adventure Gore boots and very happy with them, both on and off road. They have very good protection but are not too stiff and allow me to walk a bit with them confortably when I visit sites on the way.
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24 Apr 2013
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Hello
is it this one?
Walking Boots and Shoes, Hiking Boots, Hunting Boots | Meindl
I started my trip with a similar pair of Raichle that I used in the Swiss Military Service.
The shoe was over 10 years old and still looking good,but sadly began to desintegrade shortly into my trip.
I went to the MEC in Quebec for a similar shoe but all modern boots,like my Salomon, are not very high.
When I have to replace those I might look for this Meindl.
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Yep, those are the boots... I bonded a shifter pad to the left toe area with Aquaseal to save on wear...
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28 Jun 2014
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I did indeed go for the Alpinestar Scout boots. In a 5000 mi trip from Northern NY to Key West Fl (24 days, 20 of rain, 15 of those heavy to torrential downpour) in what turned out to be one of the wettest summers in the southeastern US. These boots never leaked a drop (did a "river crossing" on a street in Roanoke Va. on a day when there was 4" of rain in 120 min.). Not bad for walking either. If you are used to dress shoes/sneakers, these will seem stiff and heavy, but if you wear boots often they are great. Superb protection as well, breaking an ankle in an out of the way place can be a catastrophe. Good boots are worth having, but a solid pair like the Meindl (I used to wear gokey sauvage logger boots and they were superb) should do well. Oil/wax them often and heavily, and leaking will be less of a problem (the gokeys were completely dry unless you stood for awhile in deep water). My commuting boot is an alico summit mountaineer boot, works beautifully.
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22 Oct 2014
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Hi,
I want to get this Thread up again.
I am going to drive form Austria to Sydney starting at the beginning of March 2015
I have AlpineStar Tech 3 Boots which are great!
But I also dont want to take another big pair of shoes to walk around (hiking in nepal).
I heard some used some kind of combat boots or heavy hiking boots like the Meindl shoes...
What do you thint? what is your experience?
I like the idea of the heavy hiking boots...
Thanks for your input!
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22 Oct 2014
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do you really need this style of boot when travelling?
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No you dont. You need boots that you are comfortable wearing for a long time also when walking around the city and riding. I prefere normal hiking boots.
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22 Oct 2014
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Originally Posted by Stofffl
Hi,
I want to get this Thread up again.
I am going to drive form Austria to Sydney starting at the beginning of March 2015
I have AlpineStar Tech 3 Boots which are great!
But I also dont want to take another big pair of shoes to walk around (hiking in nepal).
I heard some used some kind of combat boots or heavy hiking boots like the Meindl shoes...
What do you thint? what is your experience?
I like the idea of the heavy hiking boots...
Thanks for your input!
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Here are a couple of good "Which Boot" threads:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...or-boots-75274
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...explorer-21773
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26 Oct 2014
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I have a pair of A-star tech3's but they are stiff and difficult to ride in, changing gear is difficult and are impossible to walk in..
after that experience I decided to try something else.. and bought these
The new 2013 Wulf Trials Boots have been designed to meet the requirements of every trials rider. Whether you're just starting off or competing in a championship, these boots will not to let you down. With Polyester and nylon lining for added comfort, adjustable plastic straps with metal tightening handles, extra ankle protection and a micro-injection shin guard the boots offer all the modern features you have come to expect. But also feature classic materials such as full grain leather construction, suede heat shield and flexible rubber sole, the wulfsport trials boots pay homage to the history of motorcycle trials. All these fantastic features and unique characteristics look even more appealing when you see the price.
Thats the sales pitch from one seller , but they are flexible enough to walk in - easy to change gear and still feel protective enough to do the job
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26 Oct 2014
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Looks good! A nice compromise between comfort and protection. Reminds me a lot of the Gaerne Balance, Forma Adventure and TCK Evo Track. All "mild" dirt riding boots that you can walk it.
So far, the Forma looks the best but not tried it.
What's the price on the Wulf boots?
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27 Oct 2014
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Looks good! A nice compromise between comfort and protection. Reminds me a lot of the Gaerne Balance, Forma Adventure and TCK Evo Track. All "mild" dirt riding boots that you can walk it.
So far, the Forma looks the best but not tried it.
What's the price on the Wulf boots?
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£118 in the UK
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27 Oct 2014
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Wow! Quite a bargain!  Any long term ride reports on them yet?
Haven't seen them for sale here in US, perhaps someone will bring them in?
The boots I listed are in the $200 to $300 range. £118 is about $177 usd.
Good price!
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28 Oct 2014
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Good service from Forma ref there Adv boots
I sent them a question on whether or not you could wear the boots with off road knee protectors, as I wanted to know if the opening, and top strap was big enough.
Instead of writing back they did me a short video.
So if anyone else was thinking of getting a pair.....
Forma Adventure Boots Adjustment - YouTube
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28 Oct 2014
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Pretty much ALL boots of that style are designed with knee armor in mind. They ALL allow adjustment and have adjustable fasteners as shown in the Video and also have the Velcro strap at the top.
Remember (in case this is your first pair of "real" off road boots) the knee guard need only extend down into the boot top about an inch or two max. You only need a very slight overlap to gain protection of your vulnerable Tibia area. (most common bone broken in motorcycling)
The key is to find good quality, comfortable knee guards. The good ones are very thin, use quality memory foam with a hard shell and fit your leg/knee well.
If you've not ridden with dirt bike boots on ...you're in for a treat!  At first you'll think you've got two stubs for feet ... you won't feel shifter and brake. Don't panic ... in a few hour or days riding all will come good.
Your brain will adjust, you'll get used to the numb feel. NOTE: you may have to make an adjustment to your shift lever when wearing the big dirt bike boots. Fatter toe area than road boots. Easily done.
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Pretty much ALL boots of that style are designed with knee armor in mind. They ALL allow adjustment and have adjustable fasteners as shown in the Video and also have the Velcro strap at the top.
Remember (in case this is your first pair of "real" off road boots) the knee guard need only extend down into the boot top about an inch or two max. You only need a very slight overlap to gain protection of your vulnerable Tibia area. (most common bone broken in motorcycling)
The key is to find good quality, comfortable knee guards. The good ones are very thin, use quality memory foam with a hard shell and fit your leg/knee well.
If you've not ridden with dirt bike boots on ...you're in for a treat! At first you'll think you've got two stubs for feet ... you won't feel shifter and brake. Don't panic ... in a few hour or days riding all will come good.
Your brain will adjust, you'll get used to the numb feel. NOTE: you may have to make an adjustment to your shift lever when wearing the big dirt bike boots. Fatter toe area than road boots. Easily done. |
Thanks for the info, ridden off road on my CRF and my knee guards fit well in my motocross boots. Yeah I know the feeling of not being able to feel the shifter and rear brake, it took me awhile to adjust 
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I ride almost every day in a variety of footwear and this last summer bought a pair of Meindl hiking boots to wear on the days when both riding and walking, however I was wearing a pair of Daytona touring boots when I had a very low speed off in town, my right foot got caught under the bike and the twisting fractured my ankle, the accident was on August 18th, 4 bone screws later and I am just getting to the point where I can walk without crutches, I can't see me ever using those hiking boots for riding from now on, even my touring boots didn't give me enough protection when I needed it and a broken ankle is a serious pain in the butt.
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