I may have answered my question, just not sure.
Again, I've spoken to several folks who have told me the canadian/international meindl boots are "much better." I'm trying to figure out if that is really the case. From what I can find, they may be a little different, but not necessarily better. The inside of the collar of the boot may be lined with leather, and perhaps it is made with a different leather. Neither of which, in my opinion, makes the cabela's boots inferior.
Of the 6 pair of high end boots i have here now, they all use the same full grain nubuck as the cabela's meindl. The hanwag's haven't arrived yet (they get here today) but I think they may be lined with leather. I'm still trying to figure out why that's good? I've never had a problem with the inside of my boot wearing out, and to me, it would seem the cloth interior would breath better.
Just trying to put to rest the story that the meindls from cabela's are an inferior product. IMO, they belong in the top echelon of boots with the rest.
If there is something I'm missing, let me know.
