Customer Reviews L.L.Bean 6" Bean Boots

A decent boot, but know that it has no (zero) insulating properties. It is rubber lower sewn and or glued to a leather upper and there is a joint which in all probability will leak. I wore these at 19 degrees with wool socks and my feet were cold. Not freezing, but very cold. They haven't leaked...yet but I suspect two or more inches of water may challenge them. I bought these to wear out on photography trips and they are light, mildly weatherproof and reasonably comfortable but they are not what I'd call a field boot. As long as I stay on dry ground or pavement in above freezing weather they are great. They are much lighter than a field boot and for that I'll use them in moderate conditions. A little pricey for what you get however.

Ordered a 10 a little large doesn't come in half size. Will keep and wear heavier socks otherwise he loves them

My girlfriend got these for me for Christmas and they are a great boot. Extremely comfortable and goes well with multiple styles of pants. Very versatile boot that works well in multiple weather conditions.

Was told by gift recipient that the boots fit well and were comfortable but would be even more so if the stitching seams were covered with a liner. We will purchase a cushioned insole as well.

I normally wear a 15 D (dont laugh) so I went for the 14EE unlined 6 Inch Boot and true to the sizing instructions fit excellent...I thought the unlined were going to be a bit uncomfortable but boy I was wrong... felt very supportive and the unlined made it feel more like a shoe than a big cumbersome boot...especially with my big boats...Even with a somewhat heavy wool sock fits fine,...Very Happy with these...only critiscm I can muster is I do have a pair of New Old Stock Gumshoes in the dark brown and some of the other reviers are correct, the leather uppers do seem a bit thinner and cheaper than in my older model gumshoes....that being said its all about comfort with my difficult to fit size and these new 6 inch boots are very comfortable....If anything perhaps the thin leather upper is the reason it required no break in period....fit well right out of the box which is rare for me...Perhaps in the future you might consider a hybred of lined and unlined...Leather Upper lined in thin flannel while leaving the lower unlined....a little warmer but still have the shoelike bottoms....But either way would buy again

Pay attention to size reviews. Does run bigger than other brands. Comfortable to wear. Needs some break in time for the upper leather to be softer around the ankles. Much better than the other brands I've tried in the past.

The craftsmanship and quality of the leather is top-notch. My only issue is that the left boot is visibly shorter in length than the right, this results in my toes touching the boot and creates some discomfort in extended wear. If the left boot was constructed exactly the same as the right, this would not exist and they would be absolutely perfect.

I've wanted a pair of these for years & I was finally able to buy a pair. I love them, and I won't wear them often, so the fact that they don't fit perfect is ok with me. I was scared to buy shoes online, my work boots are size 12, my everyday sneakers are 10.5-11, so I'm all over size wise. I followed the sizing guidelines from the LL bean website & I'll say that they are too small. Too narrow & too short. I wish I'd gone up a half size, but as I say they aren't everyday shoes so I decided to live with them instead of the hassle & wait if shipping them back. As to that, shipping was as expected and on time.

I bought this boot because I needed something waterproof when walking my dogs in the morning and in the rain. It does that job very well and it is a nice, light boot. My biggest problem is the narrow heel on the boot creates stability issues when walking on uneven terrain. I couldn't wear these boots when hiking on the AT; it would be like wearing high heels. Many other reviewers commented that the boots run large. I used the chat function to confirm the size I should order, and I'm glad I did.

We ordered 5 pair in total. Of the 5, 3 had sizing issues as they all seemed to run about 1 size too big, even with great socks. The only part keeping this from a 5 star was a lack of arch support. I have to have this for walking and there is bare minimum in these boots. I just wanted you to be prepared. Simply corrected with buying a Powerstep insert.

Out of the box I could tell these are quality boots that will last me a really long time. They have not disappointed in wet weather. My only concern and word of caution is that on some services they are extremely slippery. I stepped on some wet painted concrete and it was like stepping on ice.

These are great boots! The leather was a little stiff even after conditioner. But I am comparing to my old and broken in and broken down pair.

Nice boots but when ordering remember the length of these boots run a full size too large.

several issues: 1) while the width is good, they are LONG. 2) the leather is very stiff and the tongue is too high and should be gusseted for better on/off. 3) the laces are poor quality I replaced them. These issues are not "deal breakers" but for the price, they could improve these boots.

This is my 2nd pair; too soon to rate this pair . . I had issues w/ 1st pair. The leather tabs that are stitched in the heal, both came apart. This is crucial for me, because it allows me to pull the boot on, over my heal. I took the boots to a local cobbler and had the boots repaired after 1 month; it cost me an additional $30.00. I'm hoping for better luck with my 2nd pair.

The shoe works best for me as a waterproof boot because it is slightly awkward to me. It does not feel as natural to me as a regular shoe or boot it. The teenager who works for me wears a pair of them all the time so it may be a learning experience for me.

The boot appears to be high quality, but the stitching that was used to attach the tongue to the boot extends far too high inside the boot! This product was purchased for my intellectually challenged adult son. The high stitching makes it VERY difficult to easily put the boots on when sliding his foot into the opening, which could not possibly be any narrower. My assumption is, this would be difficult for a typical individual as well. The complete stitching does not allow the boot to be opened up substantially in order to put them on easily, providing frustrations for him nearly every time the boots are used. This is the down side of ordering online without physically trying to product on first.

Great shoe. My son requested these. They do run large. Returned in store and salesperson indicated he was aware they run large. We ended up purchasing a size down.

Perfect boot for mud season in our area.

Boots are comfortable, but after the very 1st time wearing, the 1st layer of the sole insert inside the boot starting coming apart.

Was exactly what I wanted, comfortable and to wear in light snow/wet weather.

They were great once they sent the right item.

I initially ordered a size 11 because I wear 11 1/2 shoes. Found them to be too large for my feet. Returned them and wanted it replaced with a size 10 W. It was replaced but I got one with frayed thread inside and obviously worn by someone. I was not happy and said so. The customer service is sending a replacement today. The 4 stars are for the customer service. I'll update. Never returned an LL product before. I guess buying shoes online is always tricky.