Meindl Airstream boot size on small side?

[corylus]

I had a pair of Meindl Airstream boots delivered today and they look superb - tried them on and found them much too tight (toes stubbing at the front).... unfortunately I've had to send them back to try the next size up.

 

Bit of a pain as I couldnt find anyone stocking them near me (to try them on before buying) & Royal Mail is a rip off!....@£12.95 to send them back.

 

I'm normally Euro 41 but having to exchange them for a Euro 42.

 

Has anyone else found the Meindl Airstream sizes on the small side?

cheers, steve

 

Yes. This was brought up 2 or 3 yrs ago. Can't remember if I started the thread or contributed. I use Meindl 'gamekeeper' boots....mebs called Antarktis? And presumed chainsaw boots would fit similar. WRONG........had to send my airstreams back and get a size bigger to my normal Meindls. Annoying......but ace boots!

[SteveA]

Yes. This was brought up 2 or 3 yrs ago. Can't remember if I started the thread or contributed. I use Meindl 'gamekeeper' boots....mebs called Antarktis? And presumed chainsaw boots would fit similar. WRONG........had to send my airstreams back and get a size bigger to my normal Meindls. Annoying......but ace boots!

 

So it appears 2 or 3 years have lapsed and the same problem still occurs. Should send this thread to Meindl technical dept.

[corylus]

So it appears 2 or 3 years have lapsed and the same problem still occurs. Should send this thread to Meindl technical dept.

 

I'm right behind you

[mark_goldfinch]

Bit worried now ordered some on Monday at my normal size. Have had two pairs of the meidle waldlaufers and the size has always been fine.

[SteveA]

Bit worried now ordered some on Monday at my normal size. Have had two pairs of the meidle waldlaufers and the size has always been fine.

 

Well let us know your thoughts!.... return postage is @£12.95 with Royal Mail

[Mikey D]

I'm awaiting delivery and have gone for a half size down. Last boots were haix which I've been double socking for the past year. Hopefully they'll be a perfect fit. Kind of wish I'd looked on here first though :-(

[mark_goldfinch]

Well let us know your thoughts!.... return postage is @£12.95 with Royal Mail

 

The case for return postage will be argued if they say size 9 or 43 and they don't fit then there not size 9 or 43. Simple!

[SteveA]

The case for return postage will be argued if they say size 9 or 43 and they don't fit then there not size 9 or 43. Simple!

 

In reality, i believe you'll find the size 43 airstreams, are a size 42 in the real world. Lets wait n see!....

[Gerbutt]

Mine are half a size down from normal and fit perfect, although to tight to double sock so got thin thermal ones for winter. They are a cold boot but so long as you run round a bit at the start of the day they're fine.

[TGB]

Think it must be a Meindl thing. I recently got a pair of 'Waldaufer/Woodwalkers' and while being comfy, they are snug to say the least. I'll never be able to wear a thick pair of socks in them. So come a cold winter, I may have to return to wellies.