Rated 4 out of 5 by TheBoosh Swag City
Population me. These boots get a lot of compliments. The stitching on them stands out and they differentiate from a lot of the mainstream chukkas out there. So they've got that goin for them, which is nice.
For those concerned, I find the fit to be on the larger side relative to some of the LL Bean signature shoes I have bought in the past (notably the penny loafers).
I gave them 4 stars because I know there is always room for improvement and I don't want the Bean to get complacent. All in all, very bullish(strong buy) on these.
December 18, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 Painful to wear
LL Bean, I wanted to love these boots, I really did. The styling is perfect, the forefoot fit is great, and the leather is incredible.
HOWEVER these boots cause the worst blisters I've ever had. The leather at the top of the boot has a tacky finish to it and it grips onto socks rubbing right against the ankle making it painful to walk. Disappointed to return them. Went with the classic Jackman moccasin instead.
November 7, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by KschBean Great Boots
These are wonderfully crafted leather boots. Very stylish and they go great with all types of pants. I highly recommend these boots. They come looking narrow but take a couple weeks to be molded to your foot.
November 3, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by dukeofthevly very comfortable
LL Bean, you did it again. Super quick delivery. Excellent customer service and an even better product. The shoes are really comfortable and I am looking forward to wearing them year round.
October 7, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by
UrbanaChamShopper Nice
I bought these after much deliberation. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the mocassin/chukka hybrid and I found images of the boots to look drastically different from one another online. Now that I have them, I can say that I'm happy with the style. Make no mistake: these are fashion boots. They have flat bottoms with basically no tread and they will probably only last two or three years. But I found mine to be super comfortable out of the box and I plan to wear them a lot in the coming months.
One complaint: I wish they were made in the USA. I don't have them in front of me at the moment, but I believe the country of manufacture is El Salvador.
July 10, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Brenton Fit and Craftmanship
Regarding the narrowness of the toe, the leather does in fact stretch and will conform to fit your foot comfortably. Unfortunately, however, the craftsmanship of the boot is lacking. I have now returned two pair due to the threads breaking apart. I hope L. L. Bean will correct this issue at the manufacturing level.
April 3, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by GuyWhoShops Felt narrow at first, but broke in quickly
Other reviewers have mentioned that the toe box is uncomfortably narrow, and for the first 15 minutes or so of wearing the shoes out of the box I thought that I'd have to return them because of that very reason. But, thankfully, I was wrong. They broke in quickly and easily--the narrowness simply disappeared. Now, after only wearing them for a few days, I don't notice any narrowness at all. They're comfortable, handsome, and seem to be of high quality. I wear a 10 1/2 in practically every shoe, with a medium width, and the Jackman Ranger Moc was a perfect fit.
March 10, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by BullWinkleGrandMoose Great Moc
Like many other comments, shoe runs narrow in the front and first time ever have to return them. Wish Mr Bean would make in W now.
High quality leather, great price and style, buy just very tight.
Sad customer to return.
February 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by rvega Ranger Moc -- Dark Brown
These are great shoes for spring/fall, and fortunately I had no problems with the fit/comfort of this shoe. I've read some of the reviews stating that it has a narrow toebox, which is true and something that needs to be considered. I also experienced squeaking when breaking the shoes in, which is to be expected. Overall I would say that this shoe offers excellent value for their price point. I usually wear clarks desert boots and I would say that these are a step above in quality.
November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 Couldn't Be Happier
I wanted to find a good transitional boot as we ease into autumn, and these are perfect. They're cozy, handsome, durable, and just about exactly what I needed. I'll be wearing these for years on end, and I can't wait until they're broken in, worn, and have a ton of character. They're only going to get better.
And I know that L.L. Bean stands by them, which makes me all the happier. Can't recommend these boots, and really anything L.L. Bean, enough.
August 16, 2014