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

I have purchased this shoe for years now and have always been pleased. This new version is as ugly as homemade sin and feels cheap in comparison to previous versions. It's long and narrow, but somehow also lacks side to side support across the top of my foot...The leather (pleather?) Across the top of the shoe feels thin and cheap. As this is my everyday work shoe and I walk miles everyday doing horse chores and working horses, I'm feeling sad about this new version. Hoping that they at least stay waterproof and don't crack right away. Disappointed for sure.

I normally never do reviews BUT I own an older pair of Storm Chasers that I love. They have been great work shoes. Lots of miles. Mostly yard/garden work and especially wet/muddy conditions. They are still great, but material wearing out around the top at the heel area. Decided to purchase a back-up pair. Nope! Bought the same size and this redesign is awful. Shoe is longer, bulkier & heavier, but simultaneously tighter all around foot, could hardly get on (no longer slip on without hands like my previous pair). Foot opening much smaller than my older pair. Very tight all around my ankles and I have small, slim ankles. After comparing my old vs new pair storm chasers, there is no reason to get a bigger size. That's not gonna help this poor design. LLBean ruined a great design and now I have to pay to send shoes back. Total bummer!

Rubber on toe of shoe started to crack and disintegrate within 2 years. Sent customer support photos but they wanted me to ship back the shoe with proof of purchase and they would evaluate and might do something. Less than helpful.

I knew the shoes were pretty ugly when I ordered them, I did not expect them to be so horribly uncomfortable. Taking them back.

This shoe is difficult to "slip" on. Probably more difficult because I have a high arched foot. Once on, the leather around the ankle is unyielding and hard. Not comfortable. I have a normal ankle circumference, maybe even a bit petite, so there is no excuse for it! I ordered a 7.5 wide. I wear 7 or 7.5, not always wide (only if available).