Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Elevation Trail Runner Water Resistant
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133 total reviews
Review Breakdown:
71%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
3%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
100%"Felt true to size"
100%"Felt true to width"
100%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I was in need of a water proof shoe that would work well on pavement for my morning dog walks in the rainy PNW. This shoe fits the task extremely well. The only problem, which happens with all LL BEAN shoes, is the heel is too tight. I'm slowly able to stretch this pair out, and it's worth it to have water proof walking shoes that provide support and comfort!! I can walk miles in these shoes.
Max A,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Comfortable, lightweight trail shoe. The traction is good for relatively smooth dirt trails, not for slippery rocks and roots. So far the waterproof feature has kept my feet dry in wet grass and in rain.
Black B,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Sadly, this shoe didn't work for me. The sides were too high and rubbed my ankle. Otherwise the fit is great. I wear a 7 dress shoe and 7.5 sneaker, and the 7.5 fit my foot perfectly.
SWMBO,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Sides are high and hit awkwardly on the ankle - causing pain after walking.
Jessica, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Waterproof shoes are practical and helpful. On hot days, they feel too warm.
Swimmer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
the trail runner shoes are pretty great. I do wish the toe box was more of a gradual and wider curve. if my feet swell a bit my toes feel a little
cramped feeling the edges,sides, of toe box.
I know it is healthier for my feet to not wear pointed shoes.
The waterproof-ness is great. I was unconcerned wearing them daily in a rugged Ireland trip recently!
Twink,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I love the look and fit of these shoes. My custom orthotics fit in them so I can comfortably wear them all day; on walks and casual hikes on dry ground. I gave them four stars because they are slippery on wet surfaces such as wet leaves or rocks/concrete. Not true hiking shoes.
Susan H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I have high arches and the insoles in these are flat so I didn't expect them to fit at all but they do! The insole is thin but it feels like memory foam and is very comfortable. They also accommodate my orthotics very well so I believe they are keepers! I wish they were available in a gray color. The look of them takes some getting used to as they don't exactly fit my idea of an athletic shoe, however, I have very hard to fit feet w Morton's neuroma and I'm thrilled to have shoes that feel good. There is also plenty of room in the toe box. I ordered my usual size 8 and feel they are true to size. Light weight and still supportive.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Very comfortable but I had to put an arch support inside
VictoriaD,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
A very good looking shoe, bought it for my upcoming trip to Alaska. Unfortunately I had to return because it pinched a little bit and I knew that wasn't going to be comfortable walking around like that. I don't normally wear a wide width.
JScott,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Bought these one year ago. Wore them on dry pavement last summer and they were fine, but in the rain this summer, they were absolutely not waterproof.
RandomHiker,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
These were not very comfortable. I can only wear them for a limited time.
Lise,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
they hit my outside ankle, cut should be lower. Nice color combination , well made just did not work for me
Ncnonny,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I love the cushoning on these shoes and the fact that they are waterproof, but I returned them because they were hitting my ankle bone due to the cut around the ankle. I have a prominent ankle bone, so this may not affect you the same way.
Wendy I,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I thought this shoe might be better for someone who pronates. One shoe seemed to tilt just a bit and it rubbed my ankle. It was a really nice shoe and I had been looking for a lightweight waterproof shoe. It was a good looking shoe too so I was really disappointed I had to return it.
Deirdre,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Love the shoes but my toes are crushed in the toe box
Grace,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I found these mostly wearable and attractive. I always prefer shoes in neutral colors, which these have. The main drawback is the pointy toe, which is impractical for hiking. These are okay for light walking, but painfully rub my big toe after more than a short time. So I kept them for walking, especially in wet weather, but I often wonder what could LLB have been thinking to label these hiking shoes.
Ohioan,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
So close but I would need to size up I think to make it work. My normal size is 8.5, it was just a bit too tight in the toe box. Decided not to size up. Beautiful shoe though.
SUSU,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
This hiking sneaker is attractive, yet sturdy. Be aware that it is a very narrow shoe. I had to go a half size up to fit my foot inside, resulting in extra empty length. I cannot wear them more than a couple of hours before my foot begins to ache. I wouldn't buy them again, but someone else whose foot is narrower probably would be pleased.
Sharon,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
So so compared to similar shoes. Dont really think they are worth the money.
Mary,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
This wasn't a shoe that I kept. The sides pushed against my anklebone. Not enough of a gap there.
Ella,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
seemed to fit fine in the store but on my first walk out with them I got bad blisters very early in the walk. May have been too wide in the heel? I returned them.
DebW,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
The shoes looked and felt great, but didn't offer enough support for my flat feet. I returned them. :<
Happy O,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Not the same shoe as purchased 18 months prior. The 9 1/2 was bigger, and the height at ankle top of laces higher. Shoe did not even shed water from wet grass, my feet were almost immediately wet when walking across early morning lawn, which was a major factor in my purchase
Laurie P,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I loved my first pair and bought a second, however his pair lasted 10 months before the sole wore out, water leaked in. What happened to your quality control?
Ashton,
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