The Meindl Ohio 2 hiking shoe is a high leather shoe for men. The outer material is made of a high-quality and supple leather. The leather inner lining provides a comfortable shoe that easily adapts to the foot, but also continues to ventilate well and absorbs moisture quickly. Leather is a processed natural product obtained by tanning an animal skin. Despite the enormous development and progress in the production of new synthetic fabrics/materials, good leather still remains the most expensive but also the most durable material for a (handmade) technical hiking or mountaineering shoe. Treated well, you’ll have this shoe “forever.” Leather has a high wearing comfort, but once wet, it dries more slowly than synthetic materials such as Gore-Tex. If treated properly, you will not quickly get wet feet in a leather shoe with a leather inner lining.
These properties make the Ohio 2 a real all-rounder with which you can go perfectly in our forests, vast moors and dunes. This shoe is also perfect for a light Alpine hike.
Meindl has included the Ohio 2 in the Category: Light Hiker – Traditional handmade shoe. This guarantees stability and comfort. Furthermore, the sole is irregular in shape so that the shoe provides the right support on all kinds of terrain.
The insole in the shoe is removable. The following insole is included with the shoe: Leather Footbed, this insole is made of good quality tanned leather in combination with a soft foam.
Good maintenance for these shoes
It is advisable to impregnate your hiking boots with a water-repellent spray before using them for the first time, which is suitable for leather shoes with a leather lining. When purchasing a pair of hiking boots at our store, we do this the first time.
You can feed the nubuck leather of this Ohio 2 with a conditioner or wax. Over time, when using a waxed agent, the leather will look like smooth leather. If desired, brushing with a nubuck brush restores the nubuck structure of the leather. Regular treatment of the leather is recommended.
Cleaning the hiking boots
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. 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
