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Borneo Lady 2 MFS (XL): women's leather boot
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The Borneo Lady 2 MFS is a women's leather trekking boot from Meindl, and this version carries XL in its name. Amazon lists a leather upper, a textile lining, a foam insole, a rubber sole, a medium arch, neutral pronation correction and moderate cushioning. In our Meindl comparison, it is the women's leather boot for walkers who want a classic Meindl with what the name suggests is a roomier fit.
- Upper
- Leather
- Lining
- Textile
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Fit version
- Lady, XL
In its favour
- A women's model rather than a resized men's boot, according to the title.
- Leather upper is listed, with a medium arch type and moderate cushioning.
- The fit is described as true to size in the listing.
Good to know
- No membrane is named and it is listed as water resistant, so check before wet-weather use.
- The listing does not explain what the XL version changes, so ask Meindl about the fit.
Our take
What Amazon lists
The material field sets it out: outer leather, lining and insole textile and other material, outsole other material. The item type is high rise hiking shoes, the season spring and summer, and the fit to size sentiment true to size. The item weight is 1.3 kg, without saying per boot or per pair.
The water resistance level is water resistant, and there is no membrane named in the title or model. Some fields, such as an artificial ground surface recommendation, look generic. The listing does not define XL.
What XL could mean for fit
XL in the name suggests a roomier fit, but the listing does not say whether that means width, volume or both. Women who struggle with standard women's boots should try the Borneo Lady 2 MFS (XL) with their usual walking socks and pay attention to the forefoot and instep.
A textile lining keeps the boot cooler than leather and dries faster. Without a named membrane, keep the leather well waxed to help it shed water on wet days.
Borneo Lady 2 beside the Mondello GTX and Dovre Extreme Wide
The Meindl Mondello GTX names a Gore-Tex membrane and a Comfort fit sole with more forefoot room. It is lighter, with suede and mesh. Choose it for waterproofing and airflow.
The Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Wide is a leather-lined wide boot with Gore-Tex. It is heavier and more traditional, and the listing marks it unisex.
Who should look elsewhere
Women who need a guaranteed waterproof boot should pick a model with a named membrane, such as the Mondello GTX. Those with narrow feet will find an XL fit loose.
Walkers who want a stated outsole should check Meindl's own details, as the listing does not name it.
Verdict
The Borneo Lady 2 MFS (XL) suits women who want a leather Meindl trekking boot with a roomier fit and a cooler textile lining. If a Gore-Tex membrane matters, choose the Meindl Mondello GTX, and for a heavier wide-fit leather boot, the Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Wide is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Meindl walking boots compared
Amazon listing title: Meindl Women's Borneo Lady 2 MFS (XL) High Rise Hiking Shoes