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Glad to the link to Meindlusa! Looks like close the same line Cabela's had with some improvements.
Going to order a pair of the Ontario shoes.

Does anyone know if the ones sold in Germany are different from these sold state side ?

From what I’ve read, those made for Cabela’s we’re manufactured in Germany at a specific price point. Nubuck was used instead of full grain leather, etc.

I posted this elsewhere and wanted to update here.

I had called Meindl USA and they returned my call today. The "Comfort Fit" model at Meindl USA is the same boot as the old "Perfekt Hunter" with some upgrades. Made in Germany. Ex Cabelas employees at the new Meindl USA.

My size 8 1/2 EE is not available but will try some 9D and 9EE to see how they fit. They said they would work with me to get a good fit.

Hope this helps.

Care to elaborate on this ?
Are the ones from Germany better or just different , and how so ?

Just edited my previous post, but cheaper materials were used for those manufactured for Cabela’s to meet a specific price point, ie. nubuck vs. full grain leather. Also, my Cabela’s Meindls don’t have heel loops to help pull them on. Diesel indicated in his post that they are the same boots with some ‘upgrades’. As for better or just different, your guess is as good as mine.

I was told over the phone the foot bed is upgraded cork and a better vibram sole.

Hoffman Boots also carries a few styles of the Meindl, but doesn't appear the hiker is one of them.

https://www.hoffmanboots.com/meindl

FWIW....I know this is not the classifieds...But I have a pair of Cabelas Meindl Perfect Hunters(insulated) size 8 1/2 for sale and another Cabelas Meindl Boot( I believe the hiker..a little shorter than Perfect Hunter) size 8 1/2 for sale. Both pair of boots have been used 3 or 4 times...in EXCELLENT condition. Let me know if interested.

I'm a huge fan of the Meindl boots and this is very welcome news!! I got my first pair nearly 20yrs ago when Lathrop and Sons carried them. Cabelas became the only carrier for years, but I'm glad to see them now have a viable US option. I'll be ordering a pair.

FWIW, IME the ones from Meindl were better than the Cabelas branded ones, which are good boots, just not quite what the real deal is.

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