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Gear Test with Trail Magazine

Trail Magazine is well known for its head-to-head gear tests, putting products from a range of brands into use and listing the pros and cons for keen outdoor enthusiasts. June 2023 saw our best-selling Meindl Respond GTX walking shoes reviewed as ‘strong, protective, stable, with Gore-Tex waterproofing’.

Read on for more details from the test.

Protective and durable

“Meindl Respond Walking boots are one of the UK’s best-selling shoes with a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Cotswold Outdoor from almost 1300 reviews.

“If you are a walker who favours protection, durability, and structure, the Meindl Respond GTX is a good bet.”

 

 

Reassuringly tough and sturdy

“The upper is made from a mix of velour leather and mesh, waterproofing is via a Gore-Tex lining, the rubber toe cap is strong, and the heel cup stabilises the foot securely.

“Due to the firm midsole – ensuring a relatively firm construction – and the higher levels of lateral and torsional rigidity, the overall build of the shoe could be considered quite beefy compared to traditionally lightweight shoes. This perceived beefiness some will find the shoe reassuringly tough and sturdy, while others may find it too clunky.”

Gore-Tex waterproofing

“The shoe is installed with Gore-Tex waterproofing creating a protected boot and foot while also allowing the boot to remain breathable. 

“This Gore-Tex technology allows for longer amounts of time spent outside.”

Gear test scoring

Features 4/5

Construction 4/5

Comfort 3/5

Performance 4/5

Value 4/5

Total Score 76%

Boot Information

Men’s sizes: 6 – 12

Women’s sizes: 3.5 – 8

Weight: 412g 

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