The Bhutan looks heavier than the Perfeckt even the older model. The Bhutan is a hiker/back packing boot and the Perfect is more of a hiking shoe, I would get the Bhutan. Amazon and Zappo's have a fairly full line of Mendl's. Also take a look at Sierra trading post they have some good deals on Scarpa and Asolo boots and I have always liked the Alico's as an old school alpine boot https://www.sierra.com/alico-made-in-italy-summit-hiking-boots-leather-for-men~p~61270/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F I have had three different models and they all held up well and can be re-built easily.

I am almost to the point that Bass Pro and probably Cabela's now are like Walmart in that I will only go there if there is no other choice.

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