L.L. Bean hunting boots?

[jt85]

I believe you all have convinced me to order a pair. Thank you all for your input
 Jason

[one more bow]

I bought a pair of main guide boots this fall for bow season. I ware a 10 1/2 usually and I ordered a 9. uninsulated and I love them. probably couldn't get a real thick shock in them, but I wasn't planning that going in. ware like boots ive had for 5 years, no break in required. I think you will like them.

[Roadkill]

Have three sizes. The shoe model is my work around the house.  The 10" is my fall and flat land hunting.  Trap in 16 in pair.  My 10 model is 30 years old and due to have the rubber replaced as they are slick!
They are not mountain boots, especially in snow, but great for river bottom hunting.

[Nattybumppo]

I owned a pair for a while but to be honest I wear the Schnees 16" Guide Boot now. IMO the leather is a lot better and the stitching is better on Schnees. Same design and everything.

[Roadkill]

Have three sizes. The shoe model is my work around the house.  The 10" is my fall and flat land hunting.  Trap in 16 in pair.  My 10 model is 30 years old and due to have the rubber replaced as they are slick!
They are not mountain boots, especially in snow, but great for river bottom hunting.

[Paul/KS]

How are they in places that have tend to be rocky? Not screed slope rocky like the mountains but where I hunt out here in NE Ks there are some rocky spots here and there.

[Fisher Cat]

I've hunted in them most of my life.  They are great in woods, not great in desert.  Their biggest asset is that they are waterproof almost up to the top of the leather.  The soles tend to be a little slippery, but you can feel branches and such pretty easily.  When I was a kid, I had a pair with vibram soles.  I don't know if they still offer them that way, but I liked them (although they would track mud into the house). They are not good for extremely cold weather and the ones with heavy felt liners just make my feet sweat.  THEORETICALLY, they are good for scent control because of their rubber bottoms, yet they still breathe a bit better and are more comfortable than Lacrosse rubber boots.  

As their name indicates, they were designed for hunting in Maine, which is rocky, hilly woods with swamps.  They are great for all that.  Plus, I'm pretty sure they are one of the few LL Bean products that are still made in the USA. - John

[Tajue17]

they are made in US unlike most of the other stuff at bean now,,,, don't forget to check out LLbeans outlet store website where super deals can be found,,, we have one local here and you never know what you'll find in there not just their hunting boots but camping, canoeing,  fly rodding,  I have 2 pairs of hunting boots I got for 60 each brand new,, Nice made in USA wool sweaters too.

[Pat B]

I've been wearing LL Bean Maine Hunting boots(uninsulated)for over 35 years. I like the 14" high variety with speed lace hooks. I need to send my latest pair(about 6 or 8 years old) back for resoling. If I'm hunting in cold weather(20deg is cold for us) I wear a pair of smart wool socks with them.

[trapper]

Have three pair and one I had resoled after 20 years of use. Bought a pair of 16" with speed laces and used them for 7 days on a mule deer hunt in Wyoming and they fit the bill. Also were handy against snakes. Speed laces were the way to go.

[Wudstix]

Sending mine back for second re-sole after 30 yearsm.  As stated get about 1/2 size big to allow for thick socks.        

[Dave Lay]

ive worn the bean boot and maine hunting shoe  for alot of years, but as a couple others have said, the schnees are a way better quality and heavier leather plus have a rebuild service for pretty cheap....

[two4hooking]

Been about 8 years and I need my first re-sole.  Sending them back after the holiday rush...$39.

I have tried others before but nothing is quieter in the woods than the Bean hunting shoe IMO!

[bentpole]

Just found this thread. I bought a pair this year . LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots 10 inchers. Uninsulated without the liner.I wanted them for early season because I was getting tired of trying to get off my LaCrosse Grange. When I ordered them the person told me to get the size 8 I wear a 9 shoe. They fit and I have plenty of room for heavy socks. For Winter Bow I wear my LaCrosse 1200's.Plus they're made in Maine U.S.A.!!!