somebody wrote:


I'm the UK version of bigfoot.. although "big fat wide foot" is probably
the scientific description - ie, not quite as hairy :-)

Size 14 *before* we start hopelessly praying that someone will give me a
choice of widths.

Anyway, I bought a pair of "Meindl" boots about six years ago to aid in
walking following a serious ankle injury.

The injury is now out of the way, but I now use the boots for DIY. I am
seriously amazed at the crap I put them through and then how nice they
polish up.

Ie, one day I'm ankle high in concrete. A spray with the hose, a bit of
polish and the next day they look like posh smart boots.

They were quite expensive to buy, but probably the cheapest footwear
I've ever owned...

http://www.meindl.de/english/

I think the 'Klassiker' is probably the closest match to the pair I have.

Hth
Someone

That is interesting. Many years ago I owned some German shoes (Sioux, I
think), beautifully made, fully lined with leather. After a few years of
occasional wear (to stretch them), I wore them nearly continuously until
the soles wore through. Couldn't find a mender willing to take them on. :-(

Even a nearly local stockist!

But too expensive for the DIY world - until well worn.

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