Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Trail Model Hiker 4 Water Resistant Low

seems to run a little small compared to other similar LLBean shoes (e.g.Rugged Ridge Hikers or High Cut Trail Model 4 hiking boats)

Great Hiking shoe needs to be broken in. I have had these for a month. They were stiff and a little tight. I wear them every day for a mile walk. They have loosened up nicely.

Very comfortable. Slight pain in the toe area at the beginning while they were getting stretched and broken in, but that seems to have gone away. Very satisfied with these shoes.

Quality outdoor shoes for walks or hiking and outdoor activities

Great shoes. This is my second pair that took over 3 months to receive. This latest pair is identical in width and length to the pair I purchased a few years ago. However, they are a tighter fit. Hopefully they will stretch out over the next few weeks.

Out of the box these shoes were stiff and tight. However after five miles of hiking over four days they have loosened up nicely. The point is this is an old school shoe that needs to be broken in.

I like the feel of the construction of these shoes. The toe box is nice and solid which I want in a shoe. However, although my normal shoe size is 13.5, and I purchased the largest size (14E) available, unfortunately they are still somewhat tight on my toes. Winter is not kind to them and I was hoping the wider size would take some pressure off them. I believe these would be a great shoe if I could get the size to make room for my toes.

I've had these shoes for about 3 1/2 months at the time of this review. I primarily use them for walking the dog through grassy fields in all weather conditions. They are definitely waterproof. Yes, they are a bit on the heavy side but these are hiking shoes, not walking/running shoes. That extra heft gives much better support and traction on uneven surfaces. My only critique is that they took a long time to break in. The top of the foot along the tongue and laces was particularly uncomfortable and the shoes could not be worn without thick socks. Eventually, they got there and I'm glad I stuck it out but they were not comfortable for me out of the box.

Great Winter Walking Shoe - comfortable and provide excellent traction in slippery conditions.

I like the features (low cut, waterproof, lightweight & reasonable price), but was unable to get my fit. I tried size 12 wide (2E) hoping a little extra length would work, but really need a 4E width. They seem very well made and I would've bought two pairs to switch out, as I do a lot of walking.

If you are an older guy and you walk a mile or so a day for minimum exercise, these are not really the shoes for you. They are not soft and supple like Saucony and Merrill walkers. If you are hiking on unpaved, rocky trails, then these are good shoes for you. They are rugged, a little heavy and give the ankle area a lot of support. I was disappointed with the foot bed, and replaced it with a Red Wing work foot bed, which was much softer. My dress size is 10 W, and with the athletic type shoes like this I always get an 11W. Worked this time.

I usually wear a 10.5 wide. I had to go to an 11 wide and even then thought of returning them as they were tight. But I wore them a few times and they loosened up. Tested them.camping in wet grass. Kept my feet dry and warm.

True to size, comfortable, decently priced, received quickly

Very nice material. Keeps your feet warm and dry when out walking the wilderness.

The waterproof shoe is considerably tighter in width than the non waterproof model. I have 2 of each.

Out of the box these shoes seem a little stiffer than previous pairs. They fit well and appear to be well made. My previous pair lasted 3 years, time will tell.

They are very comfortable, and provide excellent traction.

Solid shoe, but a bit narrow despite buying the wide version. They are getting more comfortable each time I use them. Definitely waterproof.

I needed a shoe that I could wear through a Montana winter's slush, ice, snow and everything in-between as well as indoors for meetings and other things. This shoe fits the bill very well. My only complaint is the stiffness. We senior citizens have softer feet, and more flexibility would be helpful. That said, I will buy them again when these ones wear out.

The shoe is good quality and gives great support for hiking. It is a little tight in width. I thought it would loosen up when it was broke in but it has not. I would consider a wider shoe if purchasing again.

nice fit, comfortable and I have received compliments on the look of the shoe. no one has asked if I can run faster however.

The last couple of pairs of LL Bean brand shoes/boots I have ordered have been small, both in length and width. Smaller than previous pairs of footwear and smaller, I think, than what most would expect. As with most Bean products, this one is very good, but since you can't try them on at home to see, order larger than you might otherwise.

a trifle heavy but rugged and strong and will last a long time