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Meindl Bhutan MFS GTX: leather lined, made in Germany
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Meindl's Bhutan MFS GTX is a leather-lined Gore-Tex hill boot that Amazon lists with Germany as its country of origin. The specs give a leather upper, a leather lining, a foam insole, a rubber sole and a waterproof rating, with seasons listed as all. It appears in three of our guides as the traditional German-made option for walkers who want a warm, comfortable leather boot for year-round hill walking.
- Upper
- Leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Lining
- Leather
In its favour
- Leather upper and leather lining are both stated, a traditional build that suits reproofing and long service.
- Gore-Tex in the title means a waterproof liner, useful on wet Lakeland and Scottish paths.
- The listing gives Germany as the country of origin, which some buyers prefer for build consistency.
Good to know
- A leather-lined boot is warmer than a fabric one and may feel hot on summer lowland walks.
- The listing does not state the outsole compound or a B rating, so check Meindl's own pages for winter use.
Our take
What the listing says
The shaft is listed as ankle height and the circumference as 32 cm, with the height map showing mid top. The item weight is 900 g, which may be per boot, though the listing does not say. The boot form field reads chukka, which looks like a generic category error.
The listing does not explain the MFS in the name or name the outsole compound beyond rubber.
Leather lined with Gore-Tex
A leather lining feels soft and warm against the foot and handles moisture well. Combined with a Gore-Tex membrane, it suits British walking through autumn, winter and wet springs. In hot weather it will feel warmer than a textile-lined boot.
Expect some break-in time. Care for the leather by cleaning, drying slowly, and treating with a product made for membrane boots.
Bhutan MFS against the Burma Pro and Renegade GTX Mid
The Meindl Burma Pro MFS GTX is its close sibling, with a leather lining, Gore-Tex and a named Vibram Multigriff sole. Choose the Burma Pro if a named Vibram sole matters.
The Lowa Renegade GTX Mid is the other mainstream leather mid in our guide. Its listing describes it as unlined, so it may feel cooler. Choose the Bhutan for warmth and leather comfort.
Who should look elsewhere
Walkers with wide feet should consider the Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Wide. Those wanting a light boot for summer should look at a suede or fabric mid instead.
People who dislike breaking in leather boots may be happier in a lighter, synthetic model.
Anyone weighing it against a lighter boot should remember the 900 g figure may be for a single boot. If so, a pair would weigh well over a kilogram and a half, which is normal for a leather-lined hill boot but noticeably more than a fabric mid on a long day.
Verdict
The Bhutan MFS GTX suits walkers who want a leather-lined Gore-Tex hill boot made in Germany for year-round use. If a named Vibram sole matters, choose the Meindl Burma Pro MFS GTX, and if you prefer a cooler boot, the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best walking boots for UK hills and footpaths, Best waterproof walking boots for men, Meindl walking boots compared
Amazon listing title: Meindl Bhutan MFS GORE-TEX Walking Boot