Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Storm Chaser 6 Waterproof Slip On

I have been wearing the Storm Chaser 5 for many years. Unfortunately I didn't really pick up on the changes made to the Storm Chaser 6 until after I received them. I wear a size 8 regular width. I had to send the first pair back for an 8 Wide because I couldn't stand how narrow the regular was on my foot. I wore these one time and put them in the closet. They are clunky and I don't like the way the soul flares out. The treads flare out so much I found them awkward. I was able to locate 2 pairs of the old Storm Chaser 5 that will get me through if and until the style changes again.

This is a gorgeous shoe, and clearly would last for years. But it's too hard to get on!! The hard rubber construction just doesn't give at all when trying to put it on. Downright painful. I'm returning it, unfortunately.

I couldn't get these on my feet - even with a shoehorn! The back of the shoe just collapses under my heel, no matter what I do. A larger size would be too big, even if I was able to put them on.

Very hard to get on even though I purchased a half size larger. Not very comfortable.

I loved everything about these. They were exactly what I was looking for to walk my dog in the wild; fields, woods. BUT they were extremely hard to get on; with the vamp extended so far. I needed something I could easily slip into. Very disappointing.

Extremely difficult to put on or take off. The foot opening is stiff with almost no give. Not worth the effort for the price.

Fits loose around the ankles with weird pointy toes. Leather looks fake. Disappointed after buying these for 20 years. Changes are awful.

Nice looking but they need to offer a wide version. Too narrow and then kept slipping off the back of my foot. Had to return.

I liked the heft of these boots, but I couldn't slide my foot into them. I returned them :(

These storm chasers are very nice hefty winter bootie but unless you have slim feet and not swelling good luck getting them on. Very tight and small opening to be able to slip into

I liked the looks and weight of the shoe, but i have an extremely high instep and was unable to get my foot in the shoe. So had to return them.

First, I could not get the paper stuffing out of the shoe; so I placed my stocking foot on the underside of the shoe instead. The top of the shoe was 4 inches longer than my foot. This shoe was a size 6Med.which is what I wear in any type of shoe. I also tried a pair of plyers to get the paper stuffing out. No luck...returned.

I returned the Storm Chaser slip on because I could not get my foot through the hole. I used a shoe horn and eventually got my foot through the hole. There was plenty of room for my foot within the shoe but the opening was incredibly tight. I went to the store and tried on larger sizes that were also tight at the opening so I could not purchase this product. I just looked at the #4 Product Rating question--I would recommend any LLBean products but one has to try on several sizes before they find the one that fits.

This is exactly the shoe I need but the toe area squeezes your toes together. Can't order a size larger as they would just fall off my feet. There is plenty of room length wise but the toe area is unusually small. The opening is also small and I believe would rub against the foot and cause pain or blisters. Very weird sizing.

I bought these for wife in Nov 2023, and tried to re-order for her Birthday this week. They discontinued the original & changed the design, replacing the Vibrum Artic Grip sole, with a new "Vertigrip" sole. They are both Size- 9M, but the Newer version is too tight to wear. They said to order true to size, but the toe area is narrower & don't fit lengthwise. They also removed the nice grip loops on the tongue area, and lowered the price. By not fitting, I'll be returning them, because there are no 1/2-sizes, and they are now sold-out of the Black color. So we are out a birthday gift for her, & wasted time going thru this exercise (again). These products are imported, and often limited supply, colors, sizes, Quality. We almost can't spend our Bean Bucks, for one reason or another. You place an order, and they send you a survey, signed by someone "who really cares" We fill out the survey, noting the issues of poor quality, unavailability, etc - but have experienced disappointment multiple times, so I am frustrated (apparently they are not listening). It's the end of a 40-year run for us.

I had hoped these would be the perfect to trudge through the rain and slush. Sadly as others have noted, they are narrow through the toe box, very stiff and uncomfortable, and somewhat difficult to get on. I'm going to try a half size up.

I had the Storm Chaser 5 for years and they were perfect. This Storm Chaser 6 is very different - the shoe is very big and clunky, the opening is too small, the toe box is too tight and they are unattractive. Will be returning. Please bring back the Storm Chaser 5 design.

I need serious outdoor winter chore shoes. These oversized shoes are a tripping hazard they are so awkward. The toe box is narrow to the point that even a half size bigger still caused my toes to rub against the toe box. What a miss these boots are.

These shoes are heavy, chunky and so unattractive. Please bring back the nice suede winter shoes! What were you thinking?

The Storm Chaser is a big disappointment compared to the Storm Chaser 5. It is longer, chunkier, and uncomfortable. It is also fairly unattractive. The previous design I bought for years and was so much better. Please bring it back!!!

I have the original storm chasers. They are light weight, rounded toe, easy on and off and I wear them a lot. I purchased a new pair even though they looked different as mine are showing wear after many years. They are very different, clunky, the toe is now pointed and the top of the shoe is approximately 1 inch higher on the top of my foot. I have a high arch so this new design is a no-go. The first style was far better than this new design.

I ordered the correct size, women's 9. It was so narrow I could barely get my foot in. They looked great, but were so bulky and heavy. Sent them back. I love LLBean so I will keep looking.

Toes hit the end and the arch portion is too big, or too roomie

I returned them because they were too difficult to slide on. Also, surprised to be charged the discount in addition to the shipping fee in returning them.

Very uncomfortable. Hard to slip on. Would not buy again