L.L. Bean hunting boots?

[jt85]

Hoping some of you guys that have used them could give me your opinions on L.L. Bean hunting boots.
 Thank you

[Butchie]

I wear mine (10"uninsulated) early season quite a bit.  They are lightweight, comfortable and provide great "feel" for what's underfoot.  I also wear them when moderately cold with Artic Shield boot covers while on stand.  They are not the best choice for wet or snowy conditions in hilly terrain due to lack of traction.  That said, I will always have pair of them around.

[smokin joe]

There are two versions:
1. The "main Hunting Shoe" which is the old, reliable, last-for-years, steel-shanked LL Bean Boot with the rubber bottom and water-proof leather tops. These are outstanding.
2. The "Bean Boot" which is a lesser model for less money. These do not have waterproofed leather or a steel sh

Get the Main Hunting Shoe.
I have had worn them in the 12" height for more than 40 years. They are great boots. In my opinion they are the best boots available for hunting deer on the ground. You can feel the ground a bit and that helps in still hunting.

I buy mine a touch large so I have a little room in them. Tight boots get really cold once the temperatures start to drop. Plus, I like heavy socks in my boots.

And LL Bean's guarantee is so good.

[German Dog]

What smokin joe said!

But I got the 16" tall ones.

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FYI,

You can order them with speed laces, hooks instead of eyelet holes.

Bob

[hawkeye n pa]

My go to hunting boot is the LL Bean Maine hunting boot.  I now have a tall pair, pain to lace but great for crossing creeks.

[Overspined]

They told me go down in size. So I wear a 10 1/2 shoe, and 10 Maine hunting shoe. I can still fit 2 pr of wool socks and I love them. I suggest you go higher than 10". They are less sloppy and better IMO for climbing too. I second the arctic shields and traction.

[jt85]

Thanks guys, The Maine hunting shoe are the ones I was really interested in and im glad to here you can order them with the speed laces cause if im able to get a pair I will probably go with the 16"

[ronp]

If you go for them, I think you'll like the Maine Hunting Shoes.  As said, they are a little more money but they are well worth the cost.

[bamboo]

bought a pair of 16" this year and found them to grip wet leaves and soil as good or better than my danners---also I followed they're fit instructions and was very satisfied [2pr wool socks]a real bargain--customer service second to none--made in maine

[meathead]

Great boot.  About the only boot I wear until it gets down below 30 degrees.  They are a little slippery sometimes but not enough to worry about.

[Marc B.]

I have an insulated pair that have over 20 years on them and the soles are really slick now. They are  a great product.

[Phrogdrvr]

I wear the Maine Hunting Shoes when it's too wet for my moccasins.  Come snow and cold weather, I don't wear the MHS because my feet get too cold in them.

Tom

[Roger Norris]

I wore a pair of the Main Hunting Shoes for about 15 years....they were awesome. I did, however, replace them with the Schnees version of the same boot. A little more money, but 10X the quality. I have worn them HARD for 4 seasons, they look new.

[Austin Brown]

I have a pair that have logged thousands of hours in woods and on the water winter crappie fishing for the last 12 years.  I can't imagine having a better all around boot for the climate I live in.

[Sam McMichael]

I have had the Maine Hunting shoe for years and like them. I limit them to moderate temperatures, because my feet get cold easily in them when temperatures drop.

[ChuckC]

They are tools and have their limitations.  I don't wear them for everything, but I have a pair and I wear them a lot.  They are a good, well made boots.

I think you will enjoy them.

ChuckC

[Skinnybill]

I wear mine all season in Ohio. I use boot blankets when it's really cold. I have no problem with traction and I hunt Southern Ohio which is really hilly. All around my favorite hunting boot.

[bswear]

16" Maine hunting shoe is really good!  The factory laces are too short but this is easily fixed.  Do not like speed laces because brush will make them "jump out" of the speed laces.  They can't be beat for spring turkey either.  Some say the traction sucks but for me if I experience this problem I am moving too fast!

[Vesty]

I, too, wear the 16" hunting shoe. They have served me well for 20yrs. From grouse hunting to loading my canoe for wilderness fly fishing for smallmouth to my early season bow hunting. They are legendary for a very good reason. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.