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Meindl Matrei GTX
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £125

Description: The Matrei is a comfy boot that adapts perfectly to the feet. Soft- grippy Meindl profile soles- rugged upper and the famous Meindl perfection in fit and manufacturing quality make this a superior boot suitable for everyday use.

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Chris OMS 
Posted: 20/01/10
'EARLY DAYS YET, BUT BEST BOOTS I'VE HAD FOR AGES'
Strengths:
Meindl quality
Great cork insole - who needs Superfeet?
Me, I like the desert boot look, in town or out
Best of all, they fit my feet
Weaknesses:
Don't suppose comfort = longevity
Would much prefer a traditional one-piece Vibram sole with no trendy coloured bits of plastic.
Overall:
After a brief test in the Scottish snows, I've just used these boots on a tough 200-km desert trek across rubble, bare rock and only occasionally sand. They lasted fine, did not feel hot despite membrane (temps up to 30C) and best of all were by far the most comfortable boots I've had in ages. At times we were balancing from boulder to boulder across broad oueds, traversing scree and rockfalls and they always felt surefooted (we carried only day packs). Amazingly the sole did not transmit this mashing through to my feet, even on the hardest days when others were hobbling.
I don't suppose this durability and comfort will last forever and they're pretty scarred now, with small bits of the sole and nose rubber chipped off, but the same or worse happened to all other footwear on this trip. After a bad experience with Borneos (see my OM review) the Mats have restored my faith of bootwear though I havent had a chance to try them in soaking UK conditions so can't vouch for that aspect.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Overall Rating
 
87%
 
Rich Jones 
Posted: 18/02/09
'NOT BAD!'
Strengths:
Well the fist and most obvious is the comfort. This boat really is very comfortable right out of the box and very soft on your feet. They are also very light. The sole is fairly aggressive allowing good grip in most situations. They do have a particularly wide foot, but that suits me! Good quality! It is very waterproof, if looked after. First time i took mine out through bog and driving rain in wales, and the water didn't even saturate the leather.
Weaknesses:
I was sold these for use in the Lakes and Wales as a summer boot. Sadly i'm don;t think it is particularly up to the task mainly because the sole is ridiculously bendy. I wouldn't take this on scrambles or scree or similar just because I don't think it would be easy to find purchase on wet rocks, or dry rocks even! It is great for almost everything until you start getting to rocky areas. Also in my personal opinion the boot is not terribly good looking. It looks more of "around town" boot, although I definitely wouldn't wear it around town!
Overall:
You can draw your own conclusions from above. This boot is ok, but not what i'd intended it for!
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
67%
 
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