Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Elevation Trail Runner Water Resistant

I've had these shoes for about a year now. I have never loved a walking/athletic shoe more than these! I take morning walks in dewey grass and my feet stay dry. They have the look and lightweight feel of mesh, but great moisture protection around the toe and in tiny dots along the side. The gray/sage color is perfect for a subtle look and not showing dirt. I want to go ahead and buy a second pair because I will be sad when these eventually wear out.

I bought these shoes looking forward to an Alaska trip in June. I thought I'll get them now and break them in for the trip. They are super comfortable; no breaking in needed. The salesman at the LL Bean store said they are more waster resistant than waterproof. I agree. I tested them by walking through a few puddles and my socks and feet stayed dry. Not sure if the water went over the top how dry my feet would be. Also, they look great. I've had several compliments on them. I recommend them for hikes and walking trails.

Very comfortable and waterproof. I love them! I wore them everyday while hunting in West Texas weather was too hot for boots . They kept my feet dry from dew on the grass and were very comfortable from the first time I put them on .

Purchased to wear to work because I do a lot of standing and walking. They are good arch support and are light in weight.

The stretch in the material makes these so comfortable and the fact that they're waterproof is icing on the cake.

I have worn these shoes multiple times and love them. They were very comfortable from day one. I wore them in the rain and my feet stayed dry. I was looking for a waterproof sneaker-like shoe and these fit the bill!

These shoes are comfortable and great to walk in low water, mud, wet grass and anywhere else. Once they are on, I keep them on.

These are the most comfortable hikers I've ever worn. They are supportive and waterproof.

I have foot problems and these were very comfortable.

I bought these shoes for a trip to Scotland and they were perfect! I sank into ankle deep, sloppy mud on a hike and my feet stayed perfectly dry! The shoes cleaned up well too. The grip is great and they are good looking with pants (in my opinion).

I've been dealing with nagging plantar fasciitis and knee pain the past several months. I tried wearing Brooks, Hokas, with no improvement. I had ordered these Elevation shoes for hiking, but decided to try them out for everyday wear. Eliminated my knee and heal pain.

This is my second pair! Great fit and very comfy.

Very comfortable shoes very happy with my purchase.

Excellent performance and looks. Very lightweight! Love that it's waterproof too! I wear for dog training - I have a strong male Airedale terrier who weighs 3/4 of my own body weight. I need to have very sure footing when walking and interacting with him in training and performance venues. This shoe provides that in comfort!

I needed a Fallish waterproof shoe for my Hospice nursing visits in my community. These fit right outta the box comfy all day. In the dewy morning and rainy afternoons..nice and dry. And they look fabulous and don't track wet debris into anybodies home. I have no idea how they would work on a trail and will probably never find out!

Super comfortable, hugs your foot nicely. I was pleasantly surprised wearing these sneakers for walking and hiking.

These are the most comfortable sneakers I have ever owned. Same with the hikers. Thank you LLBean!

Very comfortable right out of the box. No breaking in! Nice seamless shoe that fit over my bunions very nicely with no tight spots. No chafing or rubbing. I wore them for the first time on a hike with lots of rock steps and steep terrain and they were very comfortable and had lots of traction.

I'm glad I purchased these shoes. I wear size 9 1/2 and the fit is good. I like the style and the color. The fact that they are waterproof is a bonus. I would recommend them.

Bought these for days I'm in the wet grass. So happy I did! They keep my feet nice and dry.

I just recently taken up hiking and I was looking for hiking shoes and I have to tell you a lot of them were expensive and ugly. I came across this pair order it 1/2 size bigger because I knew I was going to buy thicker socks and they look just like regular sneakers, and they fit perfectly with those LL bean socks after trying it on, I I got up and went walking. My two favorite colors grey and sage green.

The shoes are very comfortable, while walking on a trail or on sidewalks. I have walked many miles in them already. I expect to have them for years.

I bought these before our trip to Utah the spring of 2023. Hiked in all the NPs there (mud) also used in Acadia, Camden, ME and Yosemite/Sequoias. Along with 12 miles at Disneyland. They are light enough for my 3 mile day walks. Traction was great for the most part and water resistant . And they are in great condition. Wish there were more colors!

Great footwear, kept my feet dry and they're very comfortable!

They are so very comfortable and good looking, too. I am so very happy that I bought them.