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The Meindl are proposed to be a replacement for a pair of Zamberlan Trek lite (pre GTX version).
From what I can see, the Meindl are similar, perhaps slightly heavier construction than the Zamberlan. Main use will be walking in Scotland.
May turn out to be a bit OTT for Epping Forest / pub walk but I imagine I will persuade myself at some point that I also need a replacement for the Merrill walking boots which I bought in a sale as a temporary stop gap when my Zamberlan gave up the ghost about 5 years ago.
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Ymmv. My dad has used the cheap Black's Karimor goretex as winter and mild offeroad use for a few years now. Definitely purchased well below £99. For their occasional excursions they've been perfectly good. Admittedly nothing stressful, but the brief given was basically countryside walks to the pub...
But yeah I do think having a mainly leather lining is better. Mine have been worn in absolutely sweltering heat (humid and dry) as well as - °C and they've never missed a beat.
Re the soles I should have said stiff rather than aggressive. The Meindls we have are purposely designed for trekking on rough terrain whilst carrying weight. If that's not in the brief I'd go with something slightly more versatile / stylish and a bit easier on tarmac. I guess the advantage is once bought you can use them for proper trekking if needed. That said my other half managed all across the Andes in Converse leather "walking boots"...admittedly they weren't ideal and I was carrying the bulk of the weight.
Tl;Dr Meindls are good.