Customer Reviews L.L.Bean 6" Bean Boots

These are Not a comfortable shoe - for two reasons. First, because the uppers have no liner at all. The are just hard leather (that rubs in all the wrong spots) and the base of the tongue curves down so it rubs or bumps against the top of your foot when you walk. And Second, because they really ARE about 1 and sizes larger than their nominal size. Both these require one to wear bulky socks (even if you buy a size smaller and what's with that anyway?) BUT, the upper opening is fairly small, so one has loosen the laces all the way down in order to get them on and off. So, these are NOT for casual wear (like a quick walk, or dash, to the mailbox) or a (dressed down) trip to town in snowy weather. Perhaps I should have bought the zippered and insulated ones if I wanted comfort and convenience. (?)

Not that excited. Strange tongue situation that make putting on and taking off a pain. No warmth and without any insulation. Warm rain only will be history of this boot, when I was used to a warmer Columbia boot.

I got both these and the 8" insulated Bean Boots for my boyfriend, and he was supposed to choose which one he liked more. As it happened, I wound up returning both. They both had the same problem: the top back edge dug into his ankle/leg. A lot of similar boots (from other makers) have padding there, but these just have the hard leather. They were painful for him to wear. Granted, he may have unusually shaped legs (though they look normal!), because I've never heard this complaint before. We wound up going shopping for similar boots at other stores, and all the ones without padding at the top edge hurt him. He said the rest of the boot, even though it fit, wasn't very comfortable.

My feet get a little wet, but still the driest boots I have found.

Sorry to say, these boots are not waterproof as stated. We have had record amounts of snow and my husbands feet and socks are soaking wet. Back they go. Good for everything but......you will have wet feet for sure.

This is the FOURTH pair of 6" Bean boots I've had in 2 years. Invariably the stitching holding the uppers to the lowers comes apart, especially at the heel. The boots remain waterproof until then. I keep exchanging them for new ones because I only get charged the $7 shipping every 6-9 months, but I think Bean could save a bundle by using more durable materials. I only walk my dogs in dirt, grassy fields, and snow, so I don't think I'm asking too much.

The L.L. Bean website says: "NOTE: Bean Boots have a unique fit. For this style, order a full size down from your regular shoe size." I followed that advice and ordered a full size down. When I sought to return the boots for the next size up I was told (in January) that the item was on back order until June, and that the return fee of $6.50 would be charged to my credit card. Really unfair. I lose $6.50 for following L.L. Bean's own advice and have to wait six months for my order to be filled. Boots aren't much use in the summer.

Fit is horrible and they are just not comfortable.

These are not true to size and had to be returned. I bought these based on the reviews and past experience, but these were a big disappointment. I ordered a size 11 and they looks like a size 13.

Bought mine about 4 years ago, the interior seam does not lay flat and rubbed my ankles raw until I bridged the seam with duck tape. I sent them back almost two years ago for new rubber lower half.they were returned to me with the seam that continued to rub my ankles so more duck tape again. After about one year after the new bottom installed the stitching started failing on both shoes and the top and bottom are pulling apart. I would not buy this boot again.

Way too big and the tongue of the shoe is uncomfortable. I will have to send them back a second time.

I returned the first pair because they were too large even though I ordered one size down as recommended-no big deal. When the second pair arrived I opened the box to see small very noticeable cuts in the leather upper portion of one boot and there was glue oozing out of the seam of the other boot where the leather and rubber were attached. Not sure who is in charge of the quality checks but it was not what I expected from LL Bean.

This is L.L. Bean quality? I only wore these may be a dozen times if that, and the are ripping apart already. Basically they're useless to wear now. This is $84 boot? Never again. These are bean boots that everybody raves about?

Incredibly disappointed. I ordered the wrong size and needed to exchange for a smaller size, only to be told that my order was cancelled because my size was out of stock. When I checked online, my size was IN stock (men's size 10) but was told it was a different model (it's the same exact 6" Bean Boot people!) and I'd have to re-order and pay full price. All I wanted to do was exchange one size for another. I can't help LL Bean introduced a different model number. All I wanted to do was swap the same boot for a smaller size. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.

The shoe was disappointing, in that the tongue is way too wide and bunches up in an unsightly and uncomfortable way, as it puts a lot of pressure on the top of the foot. BTW, I wear an 8.5 shoe size, and needed to drop down to a 7.5 for length to fit, and it was still a touch long.

If you want to slip and fall these are perfect. Beware of stairs

I am 77. The uppers on my old boots were repaired many times and I enjoyed them for over 30 years until the sole wore thru. The back stitching on my new boots came loose in 6 months. Quality is not what it was 30 years ago

Size 7 was too small. Size 8 to large. They don't have 1/2 sizes anymore.

I've had these boots for less than two years and I really loved them until they started to fall apart. Within a few months the pull straps on the back pulled out from the bottom. Then after 1 1/2 years, the stitching tore on the back of the boots. I wish I could fix them but I think I'll cut my losses and get different boots. I only use them in the mornings when walking my dogs so they are not abused. I am disappointed.

The right boot separated at the seam between the leather and rubber sole. I tried to glue it back but it keeps separating.

Defective on arrival (DOA). Stitching came apart taking out of the box.

I thought these boots would keep my feet warm but they absolutely do not. Even with heavy woolen socks. I am very disappointed. Perhaps I misunderstood the advertising or L L Bean information. Woe is me and shame on me for not researching further prior to spending over $129.00 plus sales tax. Please do not send further L. L. Bean advertising or other information to me. I will be closing my account.