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Meindl Burma Pro MFS GTX: leather, Vibram Multigriff
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The Burma Pro MFS GTX is a classic-pattern Meindl leather walking boot. Amazon lists a leather upper, a leather lining, Gore-Tex, a Vibram Multigriff sole and Germany as the country of origin. In three of our guides it represents the sturdy, traditional German leather boot, for walkers who want a dependable hill boot with a well-known Vibram sole and a membrane inside.
- Upper
- Leather
- Lining
- Leather
- Outsole
- Vibram Multigriff
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
In its favour
- The listing names a Vibram Multigriff sole, a deep-lugged outsole used on many mountain boots.
- Leather upper and leather lining are both stated, behind a Gore-Tex membrane.
- The country of origin is listed as Germany.
Good to know
- The listing gives 2.49 kg without saying whether that is per pair, so weight is hard to judge.
- No B rating or crampon fit is stated, so check Meindl's guidance before winter use.
Our take
What the listing confirms
The water resistance level is waterproof, the shaft height is ankle, and the shaft circumference is 17 cm. The item weight shows 2.49 kg, most likely for the pair, though the listing does not say. The seasons field reads winter.
The listing does not explain what MFS in the name stands for, and the insole is simply listed as foam.
Vibram Multigriff on British ground
Multigriff is a named Vibram sole, so at least the outsole is a known brand rather than a generic rubber. The listing gives no lug depth, but a Vibram unit on a leather boot of this weight is aimed at mud, grass and rock rather than pavements.
Care for a leather-lined membrane boot like this is straightforward but regular: clean off mud, dry slowly away from heat, and treat the leather with a cream or wax suitable for Gore-Tex.
Resoling and comparisons
The listing does not state the construction, so resoling is not confirmed. The Lowa Camino Evo GTX is the one in our resoleable guide whose listing says resolable outright.
Within Meindl's range, the Bhutan MFS GTX is another leather-lined hill boot and the Vakuum Men Ultra is a waxed nubuck model without a stated membrane. Choose the Burma Pro if you want Gore-Tex plus Vibram Multigriff.
Who it does not suit
Walkers who prefer a light, flexible boot for summer paths will find the Burma Pro heavy. Those with wide feet should look at Meindl's wide-fit models, such as the Dovre Extreme GTX Wide.
Buyers should also be prepared for a proper break-in. A leather-lined boot of this build will feel firm for the first few outings, so wear it on shorter local walks before taking it up a big hill, and keep the laces snug over the instep to stop the heel lifting.
Verdict
The Burma Pro MFS GTX suits walkers who want a German-made leather boot with Gore-Tex and a Vibram Multigriff sole. If you want a stated resolable construction, look at the Lowa Camino Evo GTX, and if you have wide feet, Meindl's Dovre Extreme GTX Wide is the better fit.
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Amazon listing title: Meindl Burma Pro MFS Gore-Tex Walking Boots