Meindl Respond GTX Walking Shoes - Hill and Dale Outdoors

3456_06_UK8.5

Meindl Respond GTX Walking Shoes

Color: Reed/Red
Reed/Red
Anthracite
Shoe Size: UK 8.5

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Meindl's best selling shoe, the Respond GTX has velour leather and mesh uppers with Gore-Tex lining so your feet will stay nice and dry. With a cupped heel stabiliser this shoe is a sturdy performer on the trails and its toe protector will keep you safe from any knocks. It’s a great choice when the extra support of a boot isn’t required. Meindl use their Contagrip Trail sole unit providing optimum grip and an Air Active footbed that acts as a shock absorber whilst allowing your feet to breathe.

  • Upper - Velour Leather/Mesh
  • Lining - Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Footwear
  • Footbed - Air-Active XCR
  • Sole - Meindl Contagrip Trail
  • Weight - 420g
  • Sizes - 6-12
  • Use - Light Walking/Everyday Life & Leisure (A)

Conditioning and proofing spray keeps nubuck leather and suede protected. The boots can be treated when the uppers aren’t quite dry – it ensures they’ll remain supple. Applying a little wax to the hooks and eyelets will protect them from corrosion.

FAQ

Delivery Details

In-stock items are dispatched the same day if ordered before 2pm (Monday - Friday) or the next working day if ordered after 2pm or on a weekend.

Deliveries are normally next working day for orders over £60. If under £60, we sometimes use a 48 hour service. You will have the option to upgrade to a next day service at the checkout.

Special Order items are dispatched within the timescales displayed after selecting your size.

Most orders are dispatched using DPD Next Working Day.

We use Royal Mail 24 for the more remote parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. Please allow a little extra time for delivery in these areas.

For orders under £60, we normally dispatch using Royal Mail 48 with delivery being made in 2 to 3 days. You will have the option to upgrade to a next day service in the checkout.

A tracking number will be emailed to you for all orders over £60 on the day of dispatch.

For orders under £60 dispatched using an untracked economy service, a reference number will be emailed, but you will not get full tracking, only confirmation once delivery has been attempted.

Other Questions

Sometimes you will see 'Special Order' when selecting your size. For these items, we will dispatch once we have received them from our supplier.

An estimated lead time will be displayed for Special Order items.

Yes, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase so long as it is unused and still in it's original packaging*.

You can return for an exchange or refund.

Refunds are carried out immediately after receiving your item back. Return postage is at your own cost.

* for safety reasons, we do not accept the return of climbing equipment or underwear once it has been tried on.

All items sold come with a minimum 12 month warranty that covers defects in materials or workmanship.

Certain brands offer an additional warranty. You can find this information on the brands own website, or you can contact us for additional information.

Caring for Fabric & Suede Footwear

Caring for Fabric & Suede Footwear

Like other leathers, suede needs treating regularly with a leather conditioning spray to maintain water repellancy and help prevent the suede from drying out and cracking. It is also important to treat fabric footwear to help prevent it from absorbing water and 'wicking' it into the boots.

Meindl's Conditioner and Proofer spray or Grangers Footwear Repel Plus Spray is ideal. The solution will soak into the fabric and help prevent the fabric from absorbing water. When used on suede, the sprays will also condition and nourish the suede.

It can sometimes help to apply the spray while the suede is slightly damp as the solution can penetrate into the leather more easily. Allow to dry naturally away from sources of heat.

Proper maintenance and care is a requirement of the manufacturers warranty.

Like other leathers, suede needs treating regularly with a leather conditioning spray to maintain water repellancy and help prevent the suede from drying out and cracking. It is also important to treat fabric footwear to help prevent it from absorbing water and 'wicking' it into the boots.

Meindl's Conditioner and Proofer spray or Grangers Footwear Repel Plus Spray is ideal. The solution will soak into the fabric and help prevent the fabric from absorbing water. When used on suede, the sprays will also condition and nourish the suede.

It can sometimes help to apply the spray while the suede is slightly damp as the solution can penetrate into the leather more easily. Allow to dry naturally away from sources of heat.

Proper maintenance and care is a requirement of the manufacturers warranty.

Customer Reviews

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Steve Hartley

Great product, very good service from Hill & Dale

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Mark Ormston
Good, but weak point in the heel

These are my fifth pair of this shoe, absolutely love them, all round footwear, from dog walking on the coastal paths to going down the pub, however, every pair always eventually hole on the heel wear the gortex sock meets the upper, come on miendl sort thus one recurring problem out and get 5 stars

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Edward
Excellent

I have just received my second pair of Respond GTX shoes. I can honestly recommend these to anyone who wants a waterproof, and supportive walking shoe. I went up a half size, as my last pair were initially a little tight and caused blistering. Instead of my usual size 9 I opted for a 9.5, and I am so happy with the fit, particularly the width.
My last pair lasted 9 months before they began to leak, and show signs of 'wear and tear'. During that time I walked my dog every single day, often in pouring rain, sleet and snow, between 3-5 miles a day over hilly off-road paths. All in all, this is what I expected, and a testament, to how well made these shoes are.
They are comfortable and well suited to general hiking. And lastly, they are in my opinion, 'good looklng'.

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Clive Shelley
Time proven

Everything good about these, but fit is personal, and they work well for me.

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Bern
Size and quality deteriorated

I am on my third pair of. Meindl Respond GTX Walking Shoes The last two were the best ever for comfort so I purchased the exact size and model again
The manufacturer has changed the sizing as I cannot break these in and after trying over the last 9 months they still hurt my feet and leave blisters
It is a shame but never again will I get a pair of these shoes

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