Which Meindl boot?

[ajr5406]

Im undecided between the Meindl Perfekt and the Meindl Denali (both from Cabelas) for a good all around hunting boot. Lets assume the both fit really well, have you guys got any recommendations or feedback on these boots?

[bcsteve]

I've had the Perfekt for about 5 years now and love them. The most comfortable hunting boots I've ever owned. I treat them yearly with Obenauf's LP and alway have dry feet. I highly recommend them.

[ajr5406]

I've had the Perfekt for about 5 years now and love them. The most comfortable hunting boots I've ever owned. I treat them yearly with Obenauf's LP and alway have dry feet. I highly recommend them.

Good to know, thanks BC Steve. When your dropping $400 I want to make sure they are great boots

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

None . at least not the newer ones.. Go with Hanwags .

[TARCHER]

I've had the Perfekt for about 5 years now and love them. The most comfortable hunting boots I've ever owned. I treat them yearly with Obenauf's LP and alway have dry feet. I highly recommend them.
After years of trying all variety of waterproofing I too find Obenauf's LP to be the best I've tried.

[boxhitch]

Very similar boots, Perfekt is better for colder temps..
For an all-round I would pick a flexible boot.

[Phila]

I have a pair of the Cabelas Meindl Ultralight hunting boots. High top, uninsulated. Good ankle support, they have been warm enough to sit on a stand for a couple of hours in the snow. For colder temps and longer stands I would use PAC boots though. All in all a good comfortable and serviceable boot for fall hunting in generally dry conditions.

[twoSevenO]

I have had the Perfekt for 8 years. They have fallen apart now, but served me very well. Some pointers on the perfekt:

- They squeak a bit. not recommended if you do bow hunting and need to stalk close
- They are flexible. Not recommended for high country hunts where you're on rocks a lot or carrying a heavy pack.

Other than that they have been perfect.

And the Denalis have been discontinued. Maybe some sizes available online but the Cabela's store in Abbotsford was all out of them. They had one model left in the bargain cave and i think it was a size 9.5 or something small like that. Good luck.

[AgSilver]

Good to know, thanks BC Steve. When your dropping $400 I want to make sure they are great boots

Keep an eye on sales...they recently had a sale of all Cabelas branded products for 20% off. When I got my Perfekts, they were reduced to $320 (returned them as I already had Scarpas that were too similar).

[ajr5406]

Keep an eye on sales...they recently had a sale of all Cabelas branded products for 20% off. When I got my Perfekts, they were reduced to $320 (returned them as I already had Scarpas that were too similar).

Good to know - thanks!

[David Heitsman]

I have a pair of 200 gram Thinsulate Meindl Alaskans and a three year old pair of Denali's. The Denali's were a bit stiff for Africa but have covered all of my hunting needs for 20 years now. They get heated in the oven and waxed every fall and have suited my needs well.

[Hunt'n Guide]

I have had meindls from cabelas in the past but wouldn't buy another pair. The cabelas badged boots are inferior to the actual meindl brand boots. I would advise that if you are inclined to buy meindls get Canada pros. End of story.

[Seth]

I have had meindls from cabelas in the past but wouldn't buy another pair. The cabelas badged boots are inferior to the actual meindl brand boots. I would advise that if you are inclined to buy meindls get Canada pros. End of story.

I couldn't agree more. If Cabelas version is gonna cost $400 I'd chip in the extra $100 and grab the real deal.

[rocksteady]

Meindl Canada Pros... beat the shit out of them 250 days a year hunting and fighting forest fires. Think I am on year 10

[Hunt'n Guide]

I had some concerns when I picked up a new pair to work into my boot rotation this season but the new pair seem to be better quality than my last pair which were worlds away better than the cabelas badged ones they replaced a few seasons ago.
Good boots are a fairly big investment so it is normal to worry about whether they will meet expectations.

[SR80]

I have had meindls from cabelas in the past but wouldn't buy another pair. The cabelas badged boots are inferior to the actual meindl brand boots. I would advise that if you are inclined to buy meindls get Canada pros. End of story.

heard this a lot..id save for the real meindls

[Backcountry Hunter]

I have had meindls from cabelas in the past but wouldn't buy another pair. The cabelas badged boots are inferior to the actual meindl brand boots. I would advise that if you are inclined to buy meindls get Canada pros. End of story.

I will second this. I have 2 pairs of Canada Pros. One 20 year old pair and another 10. Just had to re place the sole last season on the 10 yr old pair. Not the greatest come temps of -20 but who wants to sit still in those temps anyways. Save the pennies for the real thing

[ajr5406]

Good advice, thanks all

[ajr5406]

Ended up splurging on a pair of Meindl Alaskan Hunters 200gr thinsulate. They fit like a glove and will more then adequate I think.