Idris wrote:
> "David Sadtler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Has anyone an opinion on Meindl Borneo or Burma memory foam boots?
I
> > must replace my wonderful Scarpa veterans and I have wide feet,
which
> > Scarpa fit well.
> > --
I bought a pair of Meindl Borneo/Burmas a year ago - can't remember
which but they were the Goretex ones. At first I thought they were
great - comfortable straight away and no blisters or stubbed toes. It
was only after I wore them for a few days on the trot that I became
aware of a sort of compression pain as if the bones of my feet were
trying to push down through the fleshy bits. To cut the story short I
eventually realised the boots were too narrow - not a problem I'd come
up against before. I measured the width of the sole of the boot and
compared it with my previous (comfortable but cracked) boots. It was
about 3/10 of an inch narrower.
Anyway it was bad enough for me to stop using them even though apart
from that they were great. I bought a pair of Raichles last week - not
used them yet though so will just have to hope for the best.
I'd suggest measuring the widest part of your existing boots and
comparing that with your intended new purchases. Good luck.