MFS-Vakuum® Hunter
There’s nothing like a comfortable, supportive pair of boots to make long days in the field more tolerable, and enjoyable, even when the weather and the birds aren’t cooperating. Whether you’re hiking a long way to your favorite strut zone in the predawn darkness, or running and gunning all day, all season — from the woods and swamps to the wide-open plains and mountains, Meindl USA’s MFS-Vakuum Hunter boots fit the bill.
As Meindl’s best-selling, go-anywhere uninsulated hunting boot, with 300 years and nine generations of boot-making experience behind them, these boots were created from a mountain hunter’s perspective to handle anything and everything. And even though we don’t all pursue wild turkeys in the mountains, that doesn’t mean that these treads won’t take you everywhere your local turkeys live, and home again day in and day out.
Thanks to an innovative boot-within-a-boot design, these hunting boots wrap your feet in stabilizing comfort. Inside the full-grain nubuck leather uppers, MFS Vakuum foam panels form to the shape of your feet, ensuring a perfect fit without uncomfortably tight pressure points common in lesser-made technical boots. Special stretch Gore-Tex waterproof linings do away with standard heal seams, eliminating yet another potential blister-forming hot spot. Between the Air-Active insoles and gripping Vibram Alpin outsoles, polyurethane midsoles push you through each step, while allowing for the addition of soft crampons. Also available in a women’s style Lady Vakuum® GTX. Made in Germany.
“Vakuum Hunter boots will carry you to the top of the mountain in all but the most difficult terrain. While the stiff uppers provide maximum ankle support when climbing, the inner reticulated foam booties deliver a solid, foot-gripping fit and feel for comfort and stability. Uninsulated, yet fully waterproof, they’re a solid choice for high-country hunts that could take you well past the timberline and into the rocks above.”
Height: 9 inches
Weight: 3.87 pounds per pair
MSRP: $330
MFS-Vakuum® Hiker
Expertly crafted with MFS-Vakuum® panels, these hiking boots shape to your feet for a specialized customized fit. Add in the Meindl DiGAfix® lacing system, and you will ensure your heel is locked in place all day long. With Gore-Tex® waterproof liners, your feet stay dry and comfortable in any weather condition.
Constructed with full grain nubuck leather uppers, these boots offer durability and support for long-lasting performance. Paired with Air-Active insoles and Vibram® soles, you’ll experience maximum comfort and traction on any adventure. Meindl B Flex-Use Rating allows the MFS-Vakuum® Hiking boot to be versatile on all terrain. Also available in a men’s 9″ Hunter version (MFS-Vakuum® Hunter seen above) and a women’s style (Lady MFS-Vakuum® Hiker). Made In Germany.
Height: 7.75 inches
Weight: 3.65 pounds per pair
MSRP: $310
MFS Vakuum® Technology by Meindl
The MFS Vakuum® models combine sturdy leather uppers that provide durability and stability with extremely comfortable and adaptable memory foam linings.

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Proprietary memory foam molds perfectly to the entire foot for a near-custom fit. Gore-Tex Stretch lines the heel area, eliminating any seams that could otherwise cause blisters or hotspots. The footbeds are equipped with memory foam, which adapts to the feet, providing excellent protection and support.
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