Meindl Airstream boot size on small side?

[mark_goldfinch]

Just put my new air streams on. Perfect fit correct size.

[SteveA]

Just put my new air streams on. Perfect fit correct size.

 

Cheers for the feedback, good to hear they fit perfectly

Is that the same size as your previous Meindl's? ....and how does the size compare with other footwear companies?

[mark_goldfinch]

Yeah same size as my other meindls size 9 43. Can't comment on other brands as iv only ever had meindls. I'm wearing a fairly thick pair of socks to and find them very comfortable.

[mark_goldfinch]

One major problem with the airstreams..... You feel as guilty as hell when you get them dirty And I am now desperately trying to wipe them clean on the way to the next job.

[SteveA]

One major problem with the airstreams..... You feel as guilty as hell when you get them dirty And I am now desperately trying to wipe them clean on the way to the next job.

 

Oh well, at least it's not costing you £12.95 to return them + £10 for the next size to be posted back again!....

Thats the trouble with not having local stockists.

[SteveA]

My exchanged Meindl Airstreams arrived today - here's a recap:

 

- the first pair of Airstreams I ordered (at a size 41) were far too tight (with my toes curled up at the front).... in other shoe & boot manufacturers a size 41 usually fits me perfectly. I sent the boots back at a Royal Mail postage cost of £12.95 (rip off).

 

- The second pair of Airstreams (at a size 42) fit perfectly and they are superb. Yay!!

 

Motto of this story: mail order the boots only if you have no local stockist.... measure your feet, and order one size larger

 

Hope this info helps somebody....

[Mikey D]

Got the 9/43 last Monday and although they are a snug fit to start they seem to mould and are comfy as you like.

I broke my left ankle last year so might be biased but the added ankle support is brilliant.

The deep grips are great for navigating the mud.

They are however very hot when spending a day dragging detritus.

Now for climbing I've stuck with haix Tibet forst for years. Airstreams are as supple as trainer's and very light.

The waterproofing is incredible. I chased a saw into a 3ft "puddle" every last bit of them held a nice few pints for hours until tipped out.

Overall a very good boot.

 

How long will they survive is the only question??

 

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[Rune]

I just got a pair, size 46 same as all my other shoes and boots, and they seem to be a perfect fit

[SteveA]

Cheers chaps, hmmm, maybe it's just the smaller Airstream sizes that are a much tighter fit/ undersized?

 

I squished around in quite a few deep muddy puddles yesterday and no signs of leaks, very comfortable.

 

Washed the crud off at the end of the day. Cheers, Steve

[SteveA]

What are you all using to waterproof your airstreams? I found a bottle of NikWax under the kitchen sink but not sure if it's the right stuff?