Are LL Bean Boots Worth It? Iconic American Prep Boot Review

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00:00 LL Bean Boots Review Introduction
The classic LL Bean original Bean boots have been gracing the feet of outdoorsmen, preps, and hipsters for over 100 years. As classic style enthusiasts, we share an honest review of the famous boots in this installment of our ever-expanding “Is It Worth It?” series.
00:57 Bean Boots History
Believe it or not, the original Bean boots actually predate LL Bean as a company. Leon Leonwood Bean was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman living in Freeport, Maine. Bean originally called his new creation the “Maine Hunting Shoe,” although they were also known by the generic nickname “duck boots.”
For most of its history, LL Bean had kept in place its famous unlimited return policy, which allowed customers to return items at any time if they were dissatisfied. In 2018, however, Bean limited this policy to returns made within one year of purchase with proof of the original purchase. Bean claimed that they have been forced to change this policy because people had been abusing it.
Today, the LL Bean Company enjoys an annual revenue in excess of 1.5 billion, maintains over 50 store locations, and employs over 6,000 people.
04:00 LL Bean Ethos and Industry Position
Despite alterations to his famous satisfaction guarantee, LL Bean remains closely associated with an Americana aesthetic that is trustworthy and dependable. Relying on simple lines, neutral earth tones, and rugged silhouettes, especially in their boot lines. The emphasis on practical styling truly suited for nature originally cemented the popularity of LL Bean styling with outdoorsmen, hunters, and the sporting set.
Today, Bean boots are worn by a variety of men, from preps to hipsters to workmen to hikers, who all seem to be drawn to the very simple business model: simple styles with quality materials and versatile palettes.
05:21 LL Bean Boots Overview
Today, LL Bean offers a wide variety of specialty boots and shoes, but this review is only on the original.
The original LL Bean boot currently retails on the LL Bean website for $149. In both the classic tan and brown and basil and black. You can also get the shorter 6-inch model for $139.
07:00 Original Bean Boot Variations
Bean has released two basic variations on their original boot. The Gore-Tex/Thinsulate model is designed to be even more water-resistant and insulated without increasing weight.
The other variation is intended for cold weather use and features a shearling-lined upper section with 200-gram PrimaLoft insulation in the lower portion. The leather on this model has also been tumbled for a more broken-in, comfortable feel.
07:39 Our Assessment: The Original Boot
08:52 Our Assessment: The Shearling-Lined Boot
Overall, while this boot variety is marketed for the extreme cold, we do not find it useful for wear in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
10:23 Are They Worth It?
Bean boots are worth it if you wear them in transitional seasons or have mild winters, you’re primarily interested in a boot for wet environments, you can integrate the boot into your larger personal style, or you can utilize it as a commuter boot.
12:36 Outfit Rundown

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@rickdoe6471 Жыл бұрын

Just a comment on the return policy. The abuse was not only people wearing them out and returning, but prior to this, you didn't need a receipt. LL Bean discovered that people were purchasing items at St Vincent Depaul's or other 2nd hand stores and returning them to LL Bean for full refunds in a money-making scheme. Thus a new emphasis on Proof of purchase required.

@G1NZOU Жыл бұрын

Makes sense, it's always dishonest people ruining a good thing.

@awlabrador Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of Bean boots with thinsulate lining to get me through Chicago winters, trudging through snow (and snowstorms) during Chicago winters. I paired them with thick wool socks that LL Bean used to sell, and the combination did very well for those Chicago winters for me. Now that I’m back in California, I wear those boots for rainy weather, like the downpours we recently had. My Bean boots have lasted decades of occasional use since Chicago.

@williamhughmurraycissp8405 Жыл бұрын

I am already on my second pair and I am only 87 years old.

@MichaelJohnson16 Жыл бұрын

Born and raised in Maine, I've been a Bean Boot wearer since a young age. I size mine for a heavier sock and generally don't wear them out day to day. They are for trudging through the woods and trails that are not too rocky. The soles do wear out quickly on concrete and asphalt. The laces are strong and should out last the soles. LL Bean does offer sole replacement if you love how your uppers have changed over time and wish to keep the uppers. LL Bean has changed a lot over the last 50 years but two products are still loved by many Mainers. The Bean Boots and the Boat and Tote bags. Love the channel!

@MisterKnightly Жыл бұрын

Stop being eerie, I was literally shopping for these the instant your notification arrived.

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that freaky when that happens? 👻

@MisterKnightly Жыл бұрын

@@samanthab1923 It's honestly been happening quite often recently!

@makeracistsafraidagain Жыл бұрын

So… do you play the lottery?

@MisterKnightly Жыл бұрын

@@makeracistsafraidagain You know, now that you mention it...

@tomasaldente2622 Жыл бұрын

This boot is a classic. All other boots are patterned after this boot. Big thumbs up here...

@ramondulvur Жыл бұрын

Speaking about dressing for winter: You are based in Minnesota, and recently there was a severe cold there. I would gladly watch if you made a video how to dress for a severe winter weather with a modicum of style. Different viewpoints by various members of the team would be welcome!

@didamnesia3575 Жыл бұрын

Layer like a cabbage

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Filming would be really cold though for the videographers, as thick gloves don't really work...

@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 Жыл бұрын

Siberian Peltcoat haha

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

I have lived in Minnesota for over 40 years now. I can tell you that in winter, I don't even worry about " a modicum of style". From about Thanksgiving until Easter, I could easily be mistaken for one of the characters on "South Park".

@seanhoude Жыл бұрын

Yeah, hard to blame them on the guarantee. People would bring in worn out jeans, demanding free replacements. Eventually ruined it for everybody.

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

I actually had the low duck shoes in Kelly green. Slip-ons. Now that’s Preppy 😉

@michaelgray9118 Жыл бұрын

Today it's raining here in SoCal and I'm wearing my Bean boots. Bought them about 35+ years ago and just now starting to show wear on the sole. I have often walked more than five miles a day in them and are as comfortable today as ever. I do remember having to send them back for a size up/down at first and will probably have to buy another pair sometime in the next five years.

@williamhughmurraycissp8405 Жыл бұрын

My godson is fifty. When he was a toddler he wanted Bean shoes in the worst possible way. We bought him the smallest size but they were much to big for him. He did not care. He wore them anyway to the exclusion of everything else. Now that I think about it, fifty years was how long my first pair lasted.

@janerkenbrack3373 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Bean Boots (a shoe version that sits just under the ankle) for a couple of decades now. It gets fairly light wear around the property during wet weather, and occasional errands. But I wouldn't try to pull off the esthetic of wearing them for anything but utility. Who wears Bean Boots? I'll tell you who. It's New Englanders who live in or near the woods, and need a sturdy boot that can hold up to muddy and rainy trips to fetch firewood, or dragging the boats out of the water at the end of the season. They are also worn by New Yorkers in the city to show off that they have access to a cabin somewhere up north.

@gorillabiskut Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of the baseline (no additions) Bean Boots in 2014. They’re still in perfect condition. No other brand compares to this quality and longevity

@Mutiny960 Жыл бұрын

FILSON. It also has the Lifetime return policy. The quality is even better.

@davidorlin3499 Жыл бұрын

I brought a pair of used LL. Bean boots about 2yrs. Ago. I use them in the rain and to cut my lawn. They have given me excellent service! I plan on buying me a brand new pair just to be fashionable.

@zackjackson5719 Жыл бұрын

As someone who goes to school in Boston, I have the original bean boots as well as the bean Mocs which are underrated

@crazyboarderboy66 Жыл бұрын

About a decade ago I was working as a boat builder on an island off the coast of New England, the bean boots were indispensable. Unfortunately for me they were stolen while I was at a party in Boston and I was dreading the walk to the T, in my socks, in a snow storm. This was during the bean boot shortage, so no doubt the thief sold them at a markup on some college campus. Due to the shortage I was unable to find a pair in stock anywhere that weekend and had to return to my island bootless.

@georgelush1998 Жыл бұрын

Good advice about Bean Boots and cold weather wear. Decades ago I lived in New England and had a pair. Even with liner socks and heavy wool socks my feet were always cold. The chain link pattern on the sole did not provide good traction in icy conditions. I found the footbed did not provide adequate support to walk in for an extended time. So no, I’m not a fan of Bean Boots.

@darrylbarker505 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was the most thorough boot review ever made...well done mates!

@davidorlin3499 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. 👍 💯

@didamnesia3575 Жыл бұрын

I can't speak to the boots but I love my LL Bean clothing. The older made in the USA shirts have lasted 20 years and through hundreds of washes amd still look great

@valariebrown3768 Жыл бұрын

Excellent for PNW rainy season, basically October to early June, for outdoor activities from the coast to the mountains. Really, wear or bring these boots on all campouts all year long, with good wool socks, because one just never knows.

@bigguy43055 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a pair of the 12inch brown leather bean boots in 1988 and am still wearing them after all these years! I don't think they even make the 12 inch high ones anymore! I just wear them with a pair of wool ragg socks and my feet are usually nice and toasty. Never out of style in my book!

@johnpetrucellijr.8167 Жыл бұрын

If any one is wondering how to use these boots in snow sleet and ice conditions a twenty dollar pair of Yak tracks make this boot slip proof . I would shovel my roof to remove excess snow with these boots and yak tracks attached . It works well .

@Apparoid1 Жыл бұрын

Good ole fashione Duck Boots, I myself use a pair of Sorrel Caribou which are fairly similar and well. Not worrying about ruining your nice footwear in sludge or otherwise mucky and wet conditions is always great. Id also highly recommend Carl Murawski if your more interested in the more practical kinds of work clothing.

@spartangmoney Жыл бұрын

Got myself a pair when I started college in Boston (moved from California). The Beans boots are loved for a reason. They’ve withstood everything I’ve thrown at them while doing it in style. Love them

@adrianwalker2833 Жыл бұрын

That was a great review. It's fine to see that this boot after so many years is still around.

@ericfallabel9201 Жыл бұрын

The traction on my Bean boots was worthless, causing me to slip, fall, and hit my head while walking up a wet ramp into my backyard shed. I ended up going to the hospital after that mishap, and have never worn them again

@ssj4kevin Жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada and in particular from an area that likely gets similar winter weather to Minnesota. I have Thinsulate lined Bean Boots (no gore Tex) and they are my main winter boots. I've owned them for probably around 10 years and they've always kept my feet warm. I pair them with wool socks of varying thickness depending on how cold it is outside. I should say that despite having them for 10 years, they are still in fantastic condition. I hope to never need to purchase any other winter boots, but if I do, they will likely be another pair of Bean Boots.

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian, shouldn't you be wearing Sorels in winter?? :)

@joshuaspencer1346 Жыл бұрын

Kyle, would just like to note that the Maine Hunting Shoe is a full variation on the Bean Boot. It actually has a softer rubber sole and usually taller leather (multiple heights are available). I recall that Bean actually reformulated the sole to be harder for city wear but they still make the Main Hunting Shoe! I love it for winter yardwork, actual hunting (although I wouldn't recommend it for strenuous Rocky Mountain trips/hikes, but field work is perfect). I wear wool socks and have a tolerance for colder temperatures, and would say it's good down to 10dg F. Wouldn't recommend the Main Hunting Shoe for a lot of city wear though because of the softer rubber sole.

@chrisdragnet722 Жыл бұрын

Great boots but once it get to freezing or below they dont do the job. But here in NYC the winters have been less harsh as it was in the 70s-90s….so there still somewhat serviceable in mild winter conditions. Perfect Fall boot.

@Jedwbpm Жыл бұрын

My Bean Boots are 32 years old and still going strong. In cold you need to wear wool hunting sox. In New England it fine to wear Bean Boots with a suit without to many snears I called it Bangor Business Attire

@pallasathena1555 Жыл бұрын

Got mine last September and been wearing them all winter, only issue is the leather rubs my heal (to the point of blisters) but preventable with a double layer of socks. 9/10

@MSScout86 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of LL Bean Boots in 1980. Still have them and have had them resoled in the past for about $30-40 dollars if I correctly recall the pricing. I live in the South and use these in fall, winter and early spring. They certainly have a place in my shoe collection.

@jetsons101 Жыл бұрын

LL Bean in Freeport ME is a fun place to go, just like Bass Pro Shop. They both just have a feel --- something like a good coziness.....

@Taugtaug Жыл бұрын

When RoseAnvil cut them spart, you saw, they are Not Wörth IT!

@jordanhicks5131 Жыл бұрын

Living in Arizona and not being a waterfowl hunter, I have no reason for these. But they look snazzy!

@Miyamotospoop13 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this one!

@animegrl207 Жыл бұрын

i bought a pair for my father, he likes how soft and comfortable they are.. unfortunately the downside about this shoes is they dont have enough cushion and support so they get you tired easily.. and they are not ment for snow weather just rainy season and short walks

@daniel-wood Жыл бұрын

I own a pair of these boots, but I no longer wear them when it's wet or cold outside. The chain link soles might be iconic--but they also get no grip on icy or wet sidewalks. While I'm willing to believe they're better if you're trekking over mud or snow, most city dwellers would probably be better of by saving themselves the hospital bill and getting something with more traction.

@r.heathclavin8431 Жыл бұрын

I think they are the top of the line (but I’m a bit biased as I worked for & live near, LL Bean.). Also, if you ever buy a boomerang from them and you lose it because it doesn’t come back, if you have the receipt, you’ll get a full refund! (True story!)🙂

@scottdelinger1 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pair with the wool felt inserts in 1993 before moving to Edmonton, Canada. I STILL WEAR THE SAME PAIR 29 YEARS LATER.

@jenleigh6521 Жыл бұрын

Do you wear them in the extreme cold 🥶 and the mild thaw out when they get spring ?

@33Jenesis Жыл бұрын

Mr. Bean’s hunter green wool coat looks fab!

@stephenabm7779 Жыл бұрын

I am in Massachusetts, central New England and have been wearing LL Bean boots for over 30 years and have found them to be high quality and warm for our winters. I have been a customer since the early 1990s and most of my clothes are LL Bean. I am though not happy with their return policy change that they adjusted a few years ago.

@lorimcquinn3966 Жыл бұрын

I purchased my Bean boots a few years ago due to offering them in a narrow size. Some items I discovered are; the laces are like new after several years without wear. The boots need to be ordered large enough to wear a pair of Alpaca socks inside. This eliminates the cold concerns and I'm in Michigan. I did discover the boots are not waterproof in slushy snow, I called about this and was told they're not as such. I used a excellent proofing to minimize moisture issues. This also helps break in the leather.The boot straps are thin and I ripped one loose, ended up taking to cobbler to attach and re-enforcement. Overall I find the boot are pretty decent although require slight alterations to get the most out of. I give them a B+. I don't wear them as a fashion statement, really don't have time for that.

@josephjohnson3097 Жыл бұрын

Nice, I've always wondered what use the duck boot had outside of wet weather hunting conditions, shame that the winter ones aren't up to scruff. I would like to see a review over palladium boots, I've owned a pair of leather waterproof ones for nearly 15 years, and they are still in good condition.

@richardthomas3056 Жыл бұрын

I've had the same pair for more than 25 years. I have used in the cold midwestern winters and heavy snow winters on the east cost. Like any boot -- the right socks are important. A thick pair of wool socks with un-insulated Bean's have served me well in super cold weather. Lighter weight wool in wet spring or fall. Also, the original laces last about 20 years before the ends frayed. So there is that.

@ErikWaiss Жыл бұрын

A couple years ago (during peak 'Rona) my wife bought me a pair of Bean Boots. I was in dire need of adequate footware to walk the dog, and she has instilled in me the benefits of buying the best you can so it lasts. She also remarked that I should just shop in the 1950s when I get in the flannel mood, and she managed to find me that outdated classic of dark green rubber with a red leather upper. I love these boots! They are insulated, but not with shearling. I think It is some form of Gore-Tex and there is a full liner I can pull out. So my toes are not cold (nor are my ankles sweaty). They are my favorite winter boots (Eastern Nebraska) and are not too hot to wear in wet weather as well. And, let me tell ya, when I'm wearing a buffalo check flannel, with my Carhart jeans, and these boots? I am so classic styled that my wife swoons, scotch spontaneously materializes in my hand, and Grizzly Adams feels a manly comradery with me.

@Michael_R1957 Жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for a true cold weather boot? Another great video. Thanks

@PhotoKitchen425 Жыл бұрын

I have the 10-inch Gore-Tex/Thinsulate model, and I love the boots. I also purchased the 8 inch version for my girlfriend, who also loves them. The boots ran large for both of use, but a full size down probably would have been too tight. Feet are very warm, but they are not great on ice, and putting snow spikes on them is tough, as the rubber compresses. My only regret with the boots is that I don't get to wear them more.

@cinnreds18 Жыл бұрын

I recently bought the L.L. Bean hunter boots 12 inch, and I haven’t looked back. These are the only boots I wear while deer hunting.

@altrujillo3566 7 ай бұрын

Great review. I bought a pair of Bean boots in 1986 when they had a sole called 'Bean Bob'...basically nubbins instead of the common chain tread. These continue to work very well in icy, snowy, muddy conditions; much better than what reviewers say about the more common chain tread. It's unfortunate that LLB quit producing the 'Bean Bob' because I think they'd sell bunches of them. I agree with your assessment - there are much better shoes (Pack type boots) for cold conditions. The Bean shoe is perfect for fall/spring transition seasons, or for those who live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot. Too hot for summer wear, not insulated enough for deep winter. Are they durable? I bought them when I was 31 years old...I'm 68 now and they'll outlive me.

@Hewx2 Жыл бұрын

I’m on year 7 with my bean boots. They’ve been great for Cleveland winters with thick socks.

@thorburnparker3199 Жыл бұрын

I own the boot in this video and have used then in rain but because I live in the south east I have little use in snow; but using them in cold wet weather I agree my toes and bottoms of my feet get cold. I have no idea how to fix this problem. Thanks for the review.

@Trash2000s Жыл бұрын

Very good assessment.

@JohnKennedy-kh3eu Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@blktauna Жыл бұрын

I tried these 3 times but they don't fit my foot. I have the Sorel version and they have been flawless.

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad. They don't fit ANYBODY's foot who does much walking. They basically just look cool.

@mannicz Жыл бұрын

I called them my "duck feet spatty boots". Split eventually, but then you ARE supposed to take them off occasionally....

@Freedom0rBust Жыл бұрын

I love my bean boots. If you wear wool socks they work great in the winter

@frankmartinez4856 Жыл бұрын

My grand nephew, swears by them! Are great ☺️

@timothymishalmalvaso9331 Жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@jonathanvermillion7263 Жыл бұрын

Perfect rain boot for the north Cali winters here in San Fransisco

@JoJoJoker Жыл бұрын

My preferred Bean Boots are the Mocs and Maine Hunting Shoe.

@freethinker5225 Жыл бұрын

You need to pair these boots with good socks but if your spending this much on boots you are probably wearing expensive socks too. I live in maine and I can't walk into a single home up here without seeing bean boots by the door

@montanamountainmen6104 Жыл бұрын

L.L. Bean was a great company for sportsman . That said, most can't afford their prices these days, that is unless you are well off. In todays economy every dollar counts. I wear a Woolrich hunting coat, Stetson Fedoras and canvas pants. None were bought recently, more like 30 years ago.

@buffalotodd5068 Жыл бұрын

I think they would be great for fishing

@Sd1v8v Жыл бұрын

Think they would be good for uk weather but are they comfortable for driving in ?

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

This is all true! When I was a student at the University of Maine from 1974-78, "Bean boots" were almost required footwear on campus! That said, they are cold as ice in winter and the rubber bottoms make a really good fit impossible. So I consider them a style thing, not a woods thing. For extended outdoor use in very cold weather, I would much rather have a pair of Sorels (made in Canada where they know about cold winters!)

@noneofyourbusiness7094 Жыл бұрын

It would be great if you could rank winter boots for extreme cold or snowy weather. Also, how about looking into Redwing boots, since they are based in MN?

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

This channel did do a video on Red Wing boots about 3 years ago.

@The314moses Жыл бұрын

I like my Bean boots, but there's one area they lack in. The soles are very slippery in wet grass or mud. They should make a version with a more aggressive sole.

@Italian27 Жыл бұрын

I've had my current pair for over 25 years.

@Mitchellfw Жыл бұрын

I would almost get those a few sizes up and wear them like an overshoe in winter, to keep my ankles warm. 🤔

@craft-o-matic399 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I guessed correctly! Let's see...

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 Жыл бұрын

I got a pair of Duck Boots at Walmart for around $40. They work well and keep my feet warm and dry. I could buy 3 pairs of Walmart Duck boots for what a pair of LL Bean boots cost. For me that's a no brainer. I'm sure the Bean boots are better but these days I'm keeping my money close to the vest for what should be obvious reasons.

@bodiestevens9845 Жыл бұрын

I have not watched the video yes they are worth it. the gum shoes are awesome

@zunedog31 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive history, but I've always hated the style. That doesn't matter if they're effective, but your findings seem to show they aren't.

@bonnyd.5334 Жыл бұрын

I live in the American Northeast. Bean boots are for city slickers, not for the real outdoors. I have Sorrel Boots that were made in Quebec. I have had them for 27 years and they're still going strong. Unfortunately, Sorrel Boots are no longer made in Quebec, but in China.

@anmag2486 Жыл бұрын

So which one is your favorite winter boot for very cold snowy winters?

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

As someone who has spent his entire adult life in Minnesota (over 40 years now) I would recommend Sorel boots (made in Canada).

@sophie1766 Жыл бұрын

Pretty unrelated question: I've got a glued trench coat that has started to show some bubbles. Is there any way to fix this?

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

In short - not really. Once the glue starts to separate from the fabric, it can't usually be reapplied

@TigerofRobare Жыл бұрын

I got a pair of shearling-lined boots right before Christmas and I think you may have just gotten the rare poor quality pair. I don't have any problems with the lacing and whjile visiting my family over the holidays wore them for hours at a time in temps that didn't get above 20 F with ordinary calf socks and my feet were perfectly warm -- especially while shoveling snow while it was 6 F out. Maybe you just don't know winter in Minnesota.

@9mmfederalrimmed235 Жыл бұрын

Yes obviously people will return for a refund an worn out Bean Boot just to buy right away a new one. However the classic Bean Boot is not thaaat much expensive but they clock at around 150$.

@hubbiemid6209 Жыл бұрын

Suggest alternatives!!

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

As we mention in the video, what you might want to opt for if Bean boots aren't for you depends not just on what the boots look like, but how you intend to wear them. Our full playlist on boots should be helpful to spark some inspiration! -Preston kzfaq.info/sun/PLwC33qrNZRbAZhB3uV-wILQSdXei8jtby

@glockmatics Жыл бұрын

LL Cool Bean!

@KFCJones Жыл бұрын

How long do the rubber heels last? Can heels or soles be replaced?

@j.w.matney8390 Жыл бұрын

They are definitely worth it here in Asheville, NC. I wear them when it rains, in the mud and when it snows. I wear them with very thick REI wool socks. My feet were warm and dry. So, I have to respectfully disagree with the reviewer.

@riggs20 Жыл бұрын

Props to LL Bean for making something of himself even after his parents named him Leon Leonwood.

@movieloveralways Жыл бұрын

👍 👏 ❤

@RobertMaguire67 Жыл бұрын

Kauffman or Sorel boots from Canada. They work to minus 30 F. Below that not so much….

@RobertMaguire67 Жыл бұрын

So to be clear these sure look like Canadian Sorel or Kauffman boots

@drip369 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever owned a single article up their merchandise

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

Grew up with it.

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

Well if you do, don't start with these boots. Buy a flannel shirt or something, you'll be way happier.

@albertgiraudier Жыл бұрын

I seriously never understood the hype surrounding these boots, they are in every "preppy style" content I see. I simply cannot help but find them obnoxiously unsightly... But I guess to each his own...

@ShutUpBubi 9 ай бұрын

Still are 110% and they're still USA Made at the price, you can't beat em! Oh, and they offer a resole service... C'mon legit doesn't get much better

@johnpetrucellijr.8167 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion being a New Englander , they were a much better product in the 1980's when they were the Maine Hunting Shoe . Much thicker rubber sole , steel shank support. Also re-sole-able up to two times via a factory return program . The uninsulated model with a thick wool sock served me well in harsh New England weather. The boots water resistance in unparalleled. Also the only boot offered in a shoe to an over the calf model and variations in between.

@joecool9739 Жыл бұрын

The best Winter boot is the Ugg Butte Its the Bean boot on steroids

@TheWeardale1 Жыл бұрын

as a brit - these are the most horrendous boots I've ever seen...no one in the uk would wear these

@kletts42 Жыл бұрын

The Bean boot looks like something for the St. Louis region. It gets cooler, but not freezing often, and it can get wet.

@lisabolduc802 Жыл бұрын

As a born and raised Maine resident, LLBean products seem2aimed more in trend 2visitors of the state/not residence .

@wordupmybrotha Жыл бұрын

Is the reviewer a robot?

@Straightfromshibuya Жыл бұрын

Would you think about a book club? Maybe speaking on “class” by Paul Fussel ?

@christopherblessing3868 Жыл бұрын

LL BEAN BOOTS ARE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF THESE TYPE BOOTS! THE OTHER KNOCKOFFS AREN'T EVEN CLOSE IN QUALITY AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP PERIOD!!!

@rpow6861 Жыл бұрын

Bloody horrible. But you for sure gotta respect the company.

@rpow6861 Жыл бұрын

@@TheSultan1470 what you talking about? explain.

@pjyast Жыл бұрын

They should call these boomer/hipster boots. They are pretty worthless for actual outdoor activity in the year 2023 with so many other options. One of the worst tread patterns imaginable. I picture a hipster with rolled jean cuffs holding a starbucks coffee in his bean boots. lol.

@artawhirler Жыл бұрын

When I was an undergrad at the University of Maine back in the mid-1970s, these were practically required footwear on campus. But that's about all they're good for, in my opinion.

@Sourpusscandy Жыл бұрын

Not made in china, low quality construction and materials, not to mention the excessive greed. The original was great. Now I just throw their catalogs in the trash and mumble “cheap junk from china”