When a product is around for even three or four years it can be assumed that it has gained a great reputation and a loyal bunch of followers. 20 years on the other hand and you know it has been in the hands of many people and many can be considered owners a few times over. The Meindl Island is one of these products. For over 20 years Meindl has produced the Island backpacking boot. Over the years it has seen a few refreshes and updates but overall it is still the same base principal that started it all in the 90′s. Developed as a great mid-level backpacking boot, it has great torsional stability, a rolled last for easy walking, meindl’s unique multigriff sole by Vibram and a Gore-tex liner. This has been a constant over it’s life and still rings true today. Over 1 million pairs have been sold and the number continues to grow steadily as does the number of awards from countless publications and outdoor industry groups. The other constant is that this boot has been made by hand in Kirchanschoering, Germany (the home of Meindl) since it’s inception. 2010 saw the anniversary party begin with a revised model that introduced a improved breathing system, a new “soft-print” insole system, an improved lacing system and of course the Meindl Memory Foam System (MFS System). For 2012 Spring season, the Meindl Island will see a new addition to its family that already includes a standard men’s model as well as a wide fitting model, a ladies standard and narrow fitting model will be the Meindl Island “Identity”. This model will feature all the trimmings of the regular models but will be made with organic leather that is sourced close to the factory to reduce its impact on the planet. Additionally the leather will be traceable to the farm from which it came by a unique ID found inside the boot.

Island MFS Active

Meindl Island Identity

Check out the Meindl Island MFS Active in our webstore or see the entire Meindl Island Family in the MFS Category in our webstore!