Meindl MFS Bellavista, Comfort FIt Matrei Light, Comfort Fit Hiker

[sndmn11]

A friend of a friend sent me out two new Meindl model boots, and one old standby when they heard I was boot curious to see if I liked any. If you have any specific questions on the below boots, or want certain "feature" photos in the next day or so before I slap the return label on, let me know.

MFS® Bellavista Hiker

These all-terrain hiking boots completely wrap the top, sides and back of your feet in memory foam which conforms snuggly to the shape of your feet to provide a cushioned, custom-like fit. Designed top to bottom to be comfortable from flatlands to low-to moderate hills, trail or no trail. Tough...

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Comfort Fit® Matrei Light Hiker

The ultimate blend of versatility, comfort, and performance for your outdoor adventures Designed to be your perfect companion for spring, summer, or fall adventures, the Matrei Light Hiker strikes the ideal balance between lightweight agility and rugged durability. Crafted from a premium blend...

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Comfort Fit® Hiker

Meindl created the 7" perfect hiker to keep you comfortable on early-season hunts with 100% waterproof hiking boots with all leather uppers and proprietary Comfort Fit system creates a roomy fit that won’t slip and combines form-fitting cork footbeds that absorb shock from rough trails. Made in...

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[plebe]

A friend of a friend sent me out two new Meindl model boots, and one old standby when they heard I was boot curious to see if I liked any. If you have any specific questions on the below boots, or want certain "feature" photos in the next day or so before I slap the return label on, let me know.

MFS® Bellavista Hiker

These all-terrain hiking boots completely wrap the top, sides and back of your feet in memory foam which conforms snuggly to the shape of your feet to provide a cushioned, custom-like fit. Designed top to bottom to be comfortable from flatlands to low-to moderate hills, trail or no trail. Tough...

meindlusa.com

Comfort Fit® Matrei Light Hiker

The ultimate blend of versatility, comfort, and performance for your outdoor adventures Designed to be your perfect companion for spring, summer, or fall adventures, the Matrei Light Hiker strikes the ideal balance between lightweight agility and rugged durability. Crafted from a premium blend...

meindlusa.com

Comfort Fit® Hiker

Meindl created the 7" perfect hiker to keep you comfortable on early-season hunts with 100% waterproof hiking boots with all leather uppers and proprietary Comfort Fit system creates a roomy fit that won’t slip and combines form-fitting cork footbeds that absorb shock from rough trails. Made in...

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How do the lasts compare? With the Comfort Fit being German, and the others made in Italy and Slovakia. Are they to Meindl’s spec or do they reflect trends from those countries of manufacturer?

Do you like any? Sounds like maybe the Comfort Fit is an old favorite?

 

[sndmn11]

How do the lasts compare? With the Comfort Fit being German, and the others made in Italy and Slovakia. Are they to Meindl’s spec or do they reflect trends from those countries of manufacturer?

Do you like any? Sounds like maybe the Comfort Fit is an old favorite?

The old standby is the Comfort fit hiker so I could understand what D vs EE is in the same boot. The other two only come in D.

No clue who specs the last.

The two Comfort Fit versions are definetely wider from heel to mid foot, and it was thought I would like that last best due to my preference for "barefoot/minimalist" shoes currently. Surprisingly, I found it to be too high of volume in both the Hiker and Matrei. https://meindlusa.com/pages/comfort-fit

The Bellavista was sent because it seemed to be most like Hanwag Alverstone Wides that I wear when I want more support or when my feet are tired from my Vivos and Inov8s, but it was thought it would be too narrow. Again, surprisingly, the forefoot width is a scoosh wider than the Hangs and maybe a scoosh wider throughout. Frankly, it locks my heel in similarly to the Hangwags and I would bet I could go hit several miles off trail like I did on Saturday without an issue.

I am not a high-volume foot, but a wide forefoot, narrow heel, normal arch, and probably below-average foot thickness.

 

[sndmn11]

@plebe

 

[sndmn11]

The comfort for insole is tall! The cork base has it pretty stiff and the insert at the heel is squishy memory foam type stuff.

 

[LostArra]

The Comfort Fit insole is the first insole from any boot manufacturer that I didn't immediately toss in the trash. I really like it. Thin crappy insoles especially in high end boots are my pet peeve.

If the Comfort Fit Hiker fits your foot and hiking/hunting needs it is a well made boot.

 

[gostovp]

The old standby is the Comfort fit hiker so I could understand what D vs EE is in the same boot. The other two only come in D.

No clue who specs the last.

The two Comfort Fit versions are definetely wider from heel to mid foot, and it was thought I would like that last best due to my preference for "barefoot/minimalist" shoes currently. Surprisingly, I found it to be too high of volume in both the Hiker and Matrei. https://meindlusa.com/pages/comfort-fit

The Bellavista was sent because it seemed to be most like Hanwag Alverstone Wides that I wear when I want more support or when my feet are tired from my Vivos and Inov8s, but it was thought it would be too narrow. Again, surprisingly, the forefoot width is a scoosh wider than the Hangs and maybe a scoosh wider throughout. Frankly, it locks my heel in similarly to the Hangwags and I would bet I could go hit several miles off trail like I did on Saturday without an issue.

I am not a high-volume foot, but a wide forefoot, narrow heel, normal arch, and probably below-average foot thickness.

Are the Comfort Fit Hikers you have pics of a D or EE? I'm considering these boots but don't know if I should go D or EE width...I measure right on the edge of a D to E width, but in other boots like my HanWag Alaskan and Schnees Kestrels I have 11.5 Wides (as I think those two models run narrow to begin with....). I have an issue where my pinky toe wants to smash into the side of the boot if they aren't wide enough.

Last year I ordered a pair of Comfort Fit Hunters in 10.5D and they were too small in the toe box and I didn't like the heel pocket (I thought the heel was too much volume) .. I sent the 10.5's back and never did try a size 11...I really want to try these hikers but I'm just nervous given my previous experience.

 

[sndmn11]

Are the Comfort Fit Hikers you have pics of a D or EE? I'm considering these boots but don't know if I should go D or EE width...I measure right on the edge of a D to E width, but in other boots like my HanWag Alaskan and Schnees Kestrels I have 11.5 Wides (as I think those two models run narrow to begin with....). I have an issue where my pinky toe wants to smash into the side of the boot if they aren't wide enough.

Last year I ordered a pair of Comfort Fit Hunters in 10.5D and they were too small in the toe box and I didn't like the heel pocket (I thought the heel was too much volume) .. I sent the 10.5's back and never did try a size 11...I really want to try these hikers but I'm just nervous given my previous experience.

This is what they sent me.




I'm 99% certain that I laid out the D insoles in the pictures above. The E boots were very wide, and the comfort fit versions vs the mfs version there's a big difference in what I felt. The E comfort fit was like a sandal.

I am pretty sure they do free exchanges and refunds https://meindlusa.com/pages/refund-policy