A tip from us: Dry shoes will keep their perfect shape if you use wooden shoe trees.
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Walking, hiking, hunting, forestry and the military from their factory based in Southern Germany. The Meindl family have established a long heritage in the manufacture of quality handmade footwear. Using only the best materials combined with their extensive knowledge of leather working and footwear production.
Meindl continue to use innovative technology in their products such as Gore-Tex, Vibram and Memory Foam which all combine to produce handcrafted, durable, and comfortable footwear which is internationally recognized through the numerous awards their footwear has won. The products continue to be market leaders without compromising on quality and represent excellent value in this higher end of the market. Maintenance of these products and to keep the Leathers supple, it is recommended to treat them with wax / proofer regularly. See below
( Please note that any products in this category that are over the 2KGs weight limit will incur an additional surcharge for delivery )
this is how Lukas Meindl cares for his boots!
Preparation
You can also wash your boots, but please make sure that you remove the laces so that you can easily reach concealed areas, such as the tongue, when cleaning. Meindl boots must not be washed in a washing machine under any circumstances. This can damage the upper material and destroy adhesives beyond repair.
Preparation
Remove the footbed – it can be washed at 30 degrees – so that it can dry out and be aired.
Basic cleaning
After each outing, remove dirt with a brush and warm water. Soles, too, must also be cleaned of dirt and stones.
Hygiene
You should also clean the interior of your boots using warm water. This will not damage the lining.
Drying
Never dry your boots in the sun or on hot surfaces such as radiators or heaters. Wet leather is very sensitive to heat and regularly “scorches”. This means that it becomes brittle, hard and cracked. To dry boots with a wet lining, stuff them with newspaper – but you must remember to remove the paper after a few hours!
Waterproofing
It is best to waterproof your boots when they are not quite dry. The pores on the leather are then still open and the waterproofing can penetrate more deeply. Use “Meindl WetProof” or another waterproofing spray for boots made of textile materials.
Waterproofing takes around 24 hours to become fully effective. Boots should always be repeatedly waterproofed so that water and dirt can be permanently repelled. Please be aware that the leather will need regular waxing.
Waxing
Leather needs a regular application of wax, such as “Meindl Sportwax”. This also applies to GORE-TEX® boots and textile edgings. Please apply the wax with a sponge or cloth; the tongues must also be waxed.
CAUTION: Do not warm up the wax! It will otherwise penetrate too deeply and thus impair breathability and wearing comfort. The appearance of the leather will change through the application of wax.
No oils or grease should be applied to the boots because this will cause the boots to lose their strength and stability.
Metal hooks and eyelets on the boots
Hooks and eyelets must also be maintained. Our “Meindl Sportwax” is also suitable for protecting hooks and eyelets against corrosion.