Backpacking Boot Rating: 9.0 – Excellent!
Stout, stiff and durable backpacking boot with lots of added comforts and shock absorbing capabilities. The Perfekt is also waterproof and supportive enough for those long and extreme backpacking trips.
Quality Ratings:
| 1. Weight: 3.6 lbs |
Good |
| 2. Sole: Meindl’s |
Excellent |
| 3. Upper: Leather |
Excellent |
| 4. Lining |
Good |
| 5. Sole/Upper Connection |
Good |
| 6. Insert: Formed /Cork |
Excellent |
| 7. Toe Protection |
Excellent |
| 8. Lacing |
Excellent |
| 9. Waterproof: Gore-Tex |
Good |
| 10. Breathability |
Good |
| 11. Ankle Support |
Excellent
|
| 12. Value |
Good |
THE GOOD
All around durable the Perfekt is loaded with love-your-feet comforts like a foot-friendly cork insert. It also has a top quality sole and leather upper.
THE BAD
Not much bad except the value. If the Perfekt was $30 cheaper then the value would be excellent.
THE FIT & COMFORT
This boot requires the avearage break-in time for a backpacking boot. The Perfekt has an extra curvy foot shape with a little extra in the width to comfortably allow thick socks.
THE PRICE
List price – $220.00
Average price – $189.95
OTHER NOTES
This boot is very well thought out so you get what you pay for.
Available Sizes: Men’s 7-12, 13
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