How good are the hiking boots on the market nowadays? This is what the magazine “Outdoor” wanted to know and has therefore tested 8 models in a mega test program- with very different results.

The Meindl model Alpine Trek GTX, powered by Vibram® CYCLONE outsole, topped the list getting 5/5 stars:

"Perfect all-around boot. With the Alpine Trek GTX Meindl hit the bull´s eye: for one day hiking trips, walks to huts in the mountains, via ferrata tours or light glacier tours, this model offers perfect performance and feels lighter as it is.

• The comfortable upper offers stability but offers at the same time room for moving

• The easy lacing, the very good climate as well as best results in what concerns protection against wet weather and best results in quality do guarantee the first place of the test for this model

• The very stable sole unit combines stability and good cushioning and a round rolling movement

• Fit: The mens model is middle wide in the last and the ladies version is narrow.

Results

• Performance: 5 of 5 stars. It combines stability and fit with comfort. Feels light weight, even if it has got a certain weight.

• Stability of the upper: 3 of 5 stars

• Sole: 5 of 5 stars

• Climate comfort: 4 of 5 stars

• Weather protection: 5 of 5 stars

• Quality: 5 of 5 stars

Conclusion: Are you looking for a hiking boot which you can use many different fields of application? Then there is among the tested models no alternative to the outstanding Alpine Trek GTX.

Result of the Test: outstanding".