so it was a trusted brand for our family over the years. My family has purchased numerous LL Bean hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, etc. Winters can be pretty mild but the fall is generally chilly and wet as hell. I live in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, parents bought these for me my freshman year of college (2011) as rain/snow boots for walking to/from class. If you want more information on the boot, see the links in the next section from Rose Anvil's videos on the boots. Insole: threw them out the first day I wore them, I've had orthotics since middle school so I've never really worn shoes with the insoles they come with.Size: Its worn off, I've forgotten but its probably a US mens 14.Style: standard tan color at time of purchase, years of conditioning darkened the leather a lot, I'll discuss that later.Model: LL Bean 8" men's uninsulated boot.So that's what my review is going to mostly be about. Rose Anvil did two pretty good videos reviewing the boot and comparing it to other similar styles of boot that I think do a pretty good job of construction and performance, but not so much comfort and ownership. Recently I've gotten back into the sub after finding Rose Anvil's channel and thought that with the onset of fall I'd post my review of one of my favorite pairs of boots. If my pair took a shit today I'd buy a new pair tomorrow.Īlbum, its short and they're dirty. For break in I recommend using w/e conditioner oil you normally use before your first wear to help the break in process. No water intrusion in 11 years with regular conditioning/cleaning, the sole has held up fine over 11 years of regular use. These boots are a bit slippy-dippy in the rain on slick/smooth finished surfaces (like finished stone, finished concrete, metal) or on ice, I have busted my ass on many an occasion but its not to the point where its a hazard. Not recommended as a primary/traditional work boot or as a primary hiking boot, unless you like feeling everything you walk on plus I don't think the sole could handle regular hikes on rough dry terrain without significant wear. For a winter boot you definitely need a good thick winter socks, but with the liner in the uninsulated boot the rubber bottom doesn't feel too cold. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good winter boot, rain boot or medium duty boot for yard work type activities. TL:DR - comfortable, waterproof, warm, and beyond durable.
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