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Ordering new Meindl hiking shoes

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Patricia A W

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Via Podiensis 2022, Camino del Norte 2022
Hi - I am currently on the VDLP in Merida, on my way to Santiago. I may need to replace my Meindl hiking shoes. I have looked online and the retailers who sell my shoe seem to be in the Netherlands, France or Germany. Is it straightforward to get items delivered into Spain from anorher EU country? For example, would it be delivered quickly? Within 1 week? Or 2 weeks? Or would it get held up in Spanish customs clearance? Thanks for any advice.
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-

This Spanish / French company sells them.


There is always El Corte Ingles in Salamanca. Broad choice but no Meindls.



Good luck!
 
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If your shoes are not beyond repair, you might try a reparador de botas de montaña in Salamanca.
Reparación de Calzado Paco for instance has lots of pictures of new vibram soles on hiking shoes.
Address: P.º del Rollo, 95, 37003 Salamanca.
 
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I have no idea how long it will take to get your new boots....BUT....not a great idea to wear new footware on long walks....The Camino responds very well to old, well worn boots that know your feet. It takes a while for your feet to get to know new boots....a long courtship is needed...buen camino
 
There is no customs between EU member states, so there won't be any delay for customs.
 
I have had mine repaired. Being an EU brand should not be any customs issues if ordered from a German stockist. Best to get repaired
 
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Thank you - I agree with you - I would always break in my shoes/boots, but it seems the Gortex lining in these shoes has failed - I am considering a new pair, but I may or may not do that - wet feet for a day or two is nor a major problem for me. Depends a lot on weather etc etc. In any case, I like these shoes a lot and I may buy another pair just to take home with me (i.e. to Australia).
 
Thank you so much. If customs is not a problem, I will order them on line. Australian customs sometimes holds up packages delivered from overseas - that was my concern. I thought that Spain, being in the EU, should be no problem with customs, if package coming from another EU country - but thought I would check anyway. Thanks again.
 
MinaKamina said:
If your shoes are not beyond repair, you might try a reparador de botas de montaña in Salamanca.
Reparación de Calzado Paco for instance has lots of pictures of new vibram soles on hiking shoes.
Address: P.º del Rollo, 95, 37003 Salamanca.
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Thank you for your response. Good to know this, though not relevant this time. Thanks again.
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
happymarkos said:
I have had mine repaired. Being an EU brand should not be any customs issues if ordered from a German stockist. Best to get repaired
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Thankyou - that's what I wanted to hear. I like these shoes a lot - I know my size - they don't need breaking in time. I just needed to know if they would get held up in customs (like they could in Australia). Thanks again!
 
If you know your model and size you could order them at globetrotter.de, a leading German outdoor-chain. They send parcels to Spain at a rate of 24,50 €, this should be possible within 1-2 weeks or worth to check out with them.
 
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If not too late just a warning that new boots even exactly the same model and size, are not necessarily the same. I prevaricated over whether to resole my Meindl boots or buy new ones. It seemed to make sense to buy new.After several miles breaking in time, just before Camino, they were still really uncomfortable and I ended up taking an old pair of walking shoes, which made it to Santiago, just. I tried again when I got home, even using stretchers, but they never got comfortable and I ended up giving them away. I hope you are luckier.
 
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