Meindl X-SO 30 GTX Surround men's hiking shoe

The Meindl X-SO 30 GTX® hiking shoe is a comfortable, waterproof, flexible shoe for men. Category A: The shoe is suitable for leisure, everyday use, travel or hiking on good trails, in cities or in the forest.

The outer material is made of a high-quality leather in combination with a Mesh fabric. The fabric used gives the shoe a sportier appearance.

Gore-Tex Surround

The Gore-Tex Surround is a new technology that provides fully breathable, durable and waterproof shoes. This keeps your feet dry, which in turn contributes to comfort. The special sole construction not only ensures air circulation in the sole, but also produces a soft cushioning. This in combination with our nylon insole leads to good torsional stiffness. Torsional rigidity means that the sole remains very stable and straight and does not move over every stone or pothole. Below is a photo of a shoe with poor torsional stiffness.

The Gore-Tex Surround lining not only ensures that the shoe is completely waterproof, but also continues to ventilate well. Perspiration moisture from the sole of the foot is also removed by this membrane on the underside so that your feet remain dry throughout the shoe. Water from the outside is stopped by the membrane, water vapor (perspiration) is transported from the inside to the outside. It is important to wear the right (hiking) socks here. For more information, visit: https://www.antilopeoutdoor.nl/lp/goedewandelsokken . The advantages of Gore-Tex Surround are:

• Highly breathable and durably waterproof
• Keeps your feet pleasantly dry and comfortable
• Ideal for medium to higher temperatures
• Innovative sole construction with ventilation

Due to the good counter (= heel piece) in the shoe and a firm padding around the ankle, the heel stays in place and the shoe provides good support.

Instead of a shank, which provides reinforcement in the sole in many shoes, the X-SO 30 GTX® is equipped with a fire sole. This sole is made of plastic instead of leather and provides more stability. Furthermore, the sole is preformed, which in turn ensures a smooth transition.

The combination of technical properties makes the X-SO 30 GTX® a real all-rounder with which you can enjoy hiking on paved paths, through the woods, flat but also sloping terrain. Also excellent for a city trip.

Good maintenance for these shoes

It is advisable to impregnate your hiking boots with a water-repellent spray that is suitable for shoes with a membrane (GoreTex) before using them for the first time. When purchasing a pair of hiking boots at our store, we do this the first time.

The ventilation mesh of this X-SO 30 GTX® can be fed with a conditioner or wax. Over time, when using a waxed agent, the leather will look like smooth leather. Brushing with a nubuck brush restores the nubuck structure of leather.

Cleaning the shoes

First clean your shoes with a soft brush or lukewarm water and then let them air dry. A heater or hair dryer is strongly discouraged! Also rinse the inside of your shoes once in a while. This way you remove the salt crystals from perspiration and the membrane will retain its breathable properties. (Perhaps unnecessarily, but remove the insole from the shoe beforehand.) Air drying is also recommended after this. If necessary, fill with kitchen paper or newspaper to aid the drying process. Always follow the instructions of your chosen maintenance product carefully.

Or take a look at our maintenance tips:

https://www.antilopeoutdoor.nl/blog/wandelen/maintenance-je-wandelschoenen