Meindl airstream issue

[isaacp]

I got my meindl airstreams from Gustharts, only 7 months old and noticed some cracks in the soles and recently been feeling wet or damp toes after a days work and inside the boot are starting to feel wet. Anybody else been having any issues in such a short time with these. Also they are my second pair really do recommend meindl.

[Ty Korrigan]

Under the stairs I've a pair of Airstreams in much the same condition.

Frustrated by my Scafell soles wearing out in under a year, I found a mountain footwear repair specialist in Grenoble.

They replaced the foam and sole for around €90 plus €30 postage.

Looks to be a professional repair unlike others who try sticking a sole unit onto the old foam.

The foam is much denser and these guys obviously see this issue alot in other makes of boot.

Yet to wear them in anger though.

    Stuart

 

[isaacp]

I’m in contact with the store I purchased my airstreams from so hope they exchange them as my previous pair lasted 3 years with only one waxing. 7 months is a bit quick in my opinion

[ledders666]

I've had multiple pairs, the newer sets seem to perish much quicker than my original ones. Used to be years now they are done in months

[isaacp]

@ledders666 seems a bit expensive to keep replacing within 12 months so hopefully gustharts exchange them and the new pair last longer.

[gand]

The original Airstreams were brilliant, couldn't complain. Since then they changed the sole to a much softer compound. I don't think their even vibram soles anymore. As for warranty I think it's only about 3 months  with boots

[ledders666]

@ledders666 seems a bit expensive to keep replacing within 12 months so hopefully gustharts exchange them and the new pair last longer.

It is yeah. I have a search alert on ebay and buy nearly new 2nd hand ones generally for £80-90 a set. I wouldn't pay full price for them anymore

[Jon@CareFell]

I have had a pair of Andrew’s do the same, an otherwise perfectly good boot.

[Jon@CareFell]

Has anyone found any brands that don’t have the issue? I plan on getting them re-soled but it’s pretty annoying, especially when the boot and even the tread is still ok.

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Jon@CareFell said:

Has anyone found any brands that don’t have the issue? I plan on getting them re-soled but it’s pretty annoying, especially when the boot and even the tread is still ok.

I have Andrews and Phanner Zermatts . The Andrews are still holding up but they look thinner than the Pfanner boots . I have had the Pfanner boots several years and still good .