This really is a lovely boot, it is lightweight (around 550g) & beautifully made, as you would expect from Meindl.   The leather uppers are so soft yet supportive which means the Toronto can be worn straight from the box.   The thing you instantly notice when you put them on is how much your heel & ankle are gripped & controlled without feeling constrained or rigid in any way.  A roomy forefoot allows for a natural & relaxed foot position & will suit wider feet.  A deep lugged Vibram sole is hefty enough for normal hill use without being too heavy or inflexible & features a PU heel insert for cushioning & comfort. ...

The Meindl Womens Vegas GTX is new for 2014 & hails from the Meindl Magic range of footwear; it is designed to be a reliable & comfortable everyday outdoor shoe. As you would expect from Meindl, the Vegas GTX oozes build quality & has subtle & not too flashy styling. Constructed using quality leather & fabric uppers with a full Gore-Tex lining the Vegas is guaranteed waterproof & breathes well making it ideal for year round use. The tough leather uppers are further protected by a rubber toe bumper & reinforced heel cup so the Vegas GTX will cope well with rugged & rocky terrain making it suitable for approaches & light scrambling. Grip & stability is provided by a multi-directional outersole with an EVA wedge for shock absorption & cushioning. A flexible & comfortable mid-sole provides stability for more serious activities but isnt too stiff so the Vegas GTX is perfect for walking & general use. The climbing shoe inspired long lacing system goes all the way to the toe & enables you to get exactly the right fit & control to suit your activity.   This is a really nicely made & extremely comfortable do-it-all outdoor shoe. Leather & synthetic uppers Waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex lining Rubber toe bumper Reinforced heel cup ...

The Meindl Womens Vegas GTX is new for 2014 & hails from the Meindl Magic range of footwear; it is designed to be a reliable & comfortable everyday outdoor shoe. As you would expect from Meindl, the Vegas GTX oozes build quality & has subtle & not too flashy styling. Constructed using quality leather & fabric uppers with a full Gore-Tex lining the Vegas is guaranteed waterproof & breathes well making it ideal for year round use. The tough leather uppers are further protected by a rubber toe bumper & reinforced heel cup so the Vegas GTX will cope well with rugged & rocky terrain making it suitable for approaches & light scrambling. Grip & stability is provided by a multi-directional outersole with an EVA wedge for shock absorption & cushioning. A flexible & comfortable mid-sole provides stability for more serious activities but isnt too stiff so the Vegas GTX is perfect for walking & general use. The climbing shoe inspired long lacing system goes all the way to the toe & enables you to get exactly the right fit & control to suit your activity. This is a really nicely made & extremely comfortable do-it-all outdoor shoe. Leather & synthetic uppers Waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex lining Rubber toe bumper Reinforced heel cup ...

The brand new Veneto GTX is particularly suitable for those with wider feet as it is part of Meindls Comfort Fit range. This range was developed to offer supreme comfort & an easier, more relaxed fit. The distinct rounded shape, roomy toe box & natural rolling action is particularly beneficial when youre on your feet all day with work or pleasure. High quality waxed Nubuck leather uppers feel fantastic & give the Veneto reliable protection & durability. Extra soft & smooth leather is used around the low ankle cuff to provide enhanced comfort. All this fabulous leather is then backed up by a full Gore-Tex lining to guarantee waterproofness. The Footbed you get with these lightweight shoes is worth a mention as it is far superior to the normal offerings found in many boots; it is made with natural cork & has a moulded heel support & a soft padded upper to cushion & support your feet wonderfully. Even the proven Meindl  Multigrip sole unit gets the Comfort Fit treatment, it is designed to be smooth rolling & comfortable yet still provide grip on a variety of surfaces & has a sharp heel edge for confident descending. Cushioning & comfort is further enhanced with EVA cushioning in the midsole. The Veneto GTX is a supremely comfortable mid boot perfectly suited to general country walking & light hiking. High quality waxed Nubuck Leather uppers Gore-Tex lining Comfort Fit footbed Meindl Comfort Hiker sole EVA cushioning ...

The Terra Stretch Pants are made from Montanes own Granite Stretch fabric which is a densely woven & hard wearing nylon & spandex mix to allow some stretch & comfort.   The soft inner double weave offers next to the skin comfort & excellent wicking properties.   The knees & ankles are further protected by Granite Stretch Tough fabric, a combination of nylon, Lycra & Cordura for extra durability.  A plethora of pockets gives you loads of storage options including a cleverly designed security pocket inside the right hand pocket.   There are also two mesh lined thigh vents to aid ventilation.   These pants have an anatomical active fit with little excess fabric to reduce weight & maximise freedom of movement & are very comfortable to wear, moving with you without restriction.    ...

The Annapurna Down Jacket from Mountain Equipment is one of their continuously bestselling jackets for those off to this planets extremely cold environments. This is because of its box wall baffle construction throughout the jacket reducing cold spots, & the harder wearing synthetic filled shoulders resist compression damage from pack straps. Its outer is made from Drylite Loft. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the Down 675 to fully loft. The hood is fully adjustable allowing you to gain a comfortable customised fit yet it is big enough to pop over a helmet, & can be removed when not in use. The hood & back of the jacket contain Mountain Equipments proprietory ELX system, which is mainly used on their sleeping bags. The ELX system is simply elasticated stitching that reduces the amount of dead space in the jacket allowing your body to do less work to stay warm. The Annapurna Jacket is a choice jacket for those who want total functionality in the most severe environments. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. DRILITE Loft outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 420g (Size L) of 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Box wall baffle construction throughout POLARLOFT wadding on the shoulders to resist compression Fully adjustable zip-off helmet compatible hood 2-way YKK® moulded centre front zipper with updated rear GEMINI baffle EXL system incorporated into hood & back of jacket Internal stretch mesh water bottle holder & drinks tube retainer For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite  Loft 675 Down Polarloft Box wall baffle construction  (explained in sleeping bag terms but it has the same implications) ELX system  (mainly used in their sleeping bags but they have cleverly featured it in the hood of this jacket) Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts ...

M.E.’s Arclight Jacket is their most breathable, fully weatherproof jacket out there. Made from super breathable Polartec Noe Shell fabric, this jacket is ideal for the fast moving, highly active mountain goer. Polartec Neo Shell has a hydrostatic head of 10, 000mm so it does a great job at keeping water at bay; this fabric comes into its own in the cold & rapidly changing conditions that you find on long, multi-day ski tours. The Mountain Hood is fully adjustable with a smaller cranium volume than the Mountain HC Hood. Unfortunately this mean that you can’t fit a helmet underneath, however this hood provides a more secure & precise fit, which is what this jacket is all about. Sticking with the secure & precise fit theme, Mountain Equipment has constructed this jacket around their Alpine Fit Block. This is a close fitting cut yet it still allows room for low volume layers & has been built with manoeuvrability in mind. M.E. have used a new shoulder construction & new seam placements to reduce tightness & “bagging” in one foul swoop. The guys at M.E. have used all of their Storm Construction techniques during the design & build of the jacket. Everything form seam construction, placements & taping; which face fabrics to use, bar tack reinforcement & storm guarded YKK  Aquaguard zips. Fort Knox Federal Gold Reserve has nothing on this jacket when it comes to keeping things out. POLARTEC Neo Shell® fabric; weatherproof, stretchy & exceptionally breathable Mountain Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Storm Construction techniques used throughout 2-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip 2 large pockets with YKK® moulded Aquaguard zips 2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated & bonded entry Adjustable laminated cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Polartec Neo Shell Alpine Fit Storm Construction Mountain Hood YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scar ...

M.E.’s  Arclight  Jacket is their most breathable, fully weatherproof jacket out there. Made from super breathable  Polartec  Noe Shell fabric, this jacket is ideal for the fast moving, highly active mountain goer.  Polartec  Neo Shell has a hydrostatic head of 10, 000mm so it does a great job at keeping water at bay; this fabric comes into its own in the cold & rapidly changing conditions that you find on long, multi-day ski tours. The Mountain Hood is fully adjustable with a smaller cranium volume than the Mountain HC Hood. Unfortunately this mean that you can’t fit a helmet underneath, however this hood provides a more secure & precise fit, which is what this jacket is all about. Sticking with the secure & precise fit theme, Mountain Equipment has constructed this jacket around their Alpine Fit Block. This is a close fitting cut yet it still allows room for low volume layers & has been built with manoeuvrability in mind. M.E. have used a new shoulder construction & new seam placements to reduce tightness & “bagging” in one foul swoop. The guys at M.E. have used all of their Storm Construction techniques during the design & build of the jacket. Everything form seam construction, placements & taping; which face fabrics to use, bar tack reinforcement & storm guarded YKK  Aquaguard zips. Fort Knox Federal Gold Reserve has nothing on this jacket when it comes to keeping things out. POLARTEC  Neo Shell® fabric; weatherproof, stretchy & exceptionally breathable Mountain Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Storm Construction techniques used throughout 2-way YKK moulded  Aquaguard centre front zip 2 large pockets with YKK® moulded  Aquaguard zips 2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated & bonded entry Adjustable laminated cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Polartec  Neo Shell Alpine Fit Storm Construction Mountain Hood YKK  Aquaguard  Zips ...

This ultimate alpine jacket is the king of lightweight insulation. The micro baffle construction holds the WR  Down 675 from migrating, & the light weight Helium 30 fabric is super light & allows the down to fully loft; this ensures the maximum amount of tiny air pockets are created to capture your body heat while the wind resistant qualities help prevent the loss of this heat. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility compared to any other forms of insulation. With a slightly longer cut, an adjustable Mountain HC hood & the fact it packs into its own pocket with a handy crab loop; you can stow & clip you jacket onto your harness so it‘s easy to get at & throw on when waiting around & belaying. The  Lycra cuffs reduces bulk when layering & the adjustable dual tether hem draw cords provide that extra bit of security. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. 2014 autumn/winter updates 157g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Carry over features Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof Stitched-through narrow baffle construction throughout Adjustable Mountain HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Napoleon chest pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords Packs into hand pocket with karabiner carry loop For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Helium 30 WR 675 Down  (WR means the down has been treated with a water repellent coating to improve moisture management, currently wait for M.E. to update this section) Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...

This ultimate alpine jacket is the king of lightweight insulation. The micro baffle construction holds the WR  Down 675 from migrating, & the light weight Helium 30 fabric is super light & allows the down to fully loft; this ensures the maximum amount of tiny air pockets are created to capture your body heat while the wind resistant qualities help prevent the loss of this heat. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility compared to any other forms of insulation. With a slightly longer cut, an adjustable Mountain HC hood & the fact it packs into its own pocket with a handy crab loop; you can stow & clip you jacket onto your harness so it‘s easy to get at & throw on when waiting around & belaying. The  Lycra cuffs reduces bulk when layering & the adjustable dual tether hem draw cords provide that extra bit of security. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. 2014 autumn/winter updates 157g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Carry over features Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof Stitched-through narrow baffle construction throughout Adjustable Mountain HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Napoleon chest pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords Packs into hand pocket with karabiner carry loop For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Helium 30 WR 675 Down  (WR means the down has been treated with a water repellent coating to improve moisture management, currently wait for M.E. to update this section) Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...