The boots offer good warmth, comfort, and traction, but many customers reported significant issues with the fit and ease of getting the boots on, describing them as extremely difficult or impossible to put on. Several reviewers mentioned problems with the tongue and gusset design, which restricted the ability to flex the boot and get the foot inside. While the majority of customers seemed satisfied with the boots' performance and quality once they were able to get them on, the consistent complaints about the challenging fit and entry process suggest this is a significant design flaw that detracts from the overall user experience.
Purchased these boots as a one shoe solution for a 10 day vacation, anticipating a lot of time on my feet. Beak in has been excellent. No problems anticipated. Looking forward
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★★★★★★★★★★
February 23, 2025
Size Purchased: 11
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These boots are great once you fight to get them on. The tongue is stitched to high to allow enough flex to get them on. I probably should have returned them.
stain
sunbury, pa
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
February 18, 2025
Nice Snow Shoe
Size Purchased: 9
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Keeps the feet warm and dry in the snow and cold. We'll made and designed. Does wear better with an orthotic however.
GeorgevV
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★★★★★★★★★★
January 31, 2025
Too difficult to put on foot
Size Purchased: 9
Fit - Width: True to size
The gusset (flap that connects tongue to the upper) is up to high or not wide enough. Extremely difficult to get on foot even with laces completely loose. The loop on the back of t
Response from L.L.Bean
February 19, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We regret to read of your experience with these shoes. We offer many different styles and would be happy to assist navigating the options available. A member of our Customer Satisfaction Team will be reaching out.
Shoeless Dave
Boston
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★★★★★★★★★★
January 19, 2025
No
Fit - Width: True to size
Very comfortable. No complaints with the fit or the look.
Nope
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
January 17, 2025
Great winter hiker
Size Purchased: 11
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Hiking
This was a Christmas gift. I was looking for a hiker type boot that I could wear in lower amounts of snow and these fit the bill. They are warm and reasonably comfortable. A little
MarW
Durham,CT
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
January 8, 2025
Urban storm boot
Size Purchased: 11 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Comfortable and waterproof. Extremely happy with my purchase.
Frank
Lawrence MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 18, 2024
Glad I Purchased
Size Purchased: 12
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Fit and finish are terrific. Very comfortable. Have not worn in wintery weather. Overall, very happy with the purchase.
Ken D
Avondale PA
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Featured Review
★★★★★★★★★★
December 12, 2024
Excellent warmth & grip!
Size Purchased: 13
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I've had these for a bit now and definitely worth every penny spent. Comfortable, warm, and under foot feel is very stable. Removable insert is a great option. Foot feels "locked i
Mtn Beaner
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 8, 2024
OK, rather stiff
Size Purchased: 11 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
A nice, well-made boot. Unfortunately, too difficult to put on. Returned.
Bill49hp
De Forest, WI
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★★★★★★★★★★
December 4, 2024
Tight fit
Size Purchased: 8
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Hiking
Wow. Need to be a gymnast to put these boots on. Poor design on the tongue. I would say no to this product
RSM13
Fayetteville
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★★★★★★★★★★
November 25, 2024
Difficult to get on, otherwise fine
Size Purchased: 9 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I have had these a week. Unfortunately I didn’t read the reviews before purchasing. They are more difficult to get into than tight cowboy boots, just as noted on other reviews.
Nevergivesup
South Jordan, Utah
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★★★★★★★★★★
November 22, 2024
Can't get it on my foot
Size Purchased: 13
Fit - Width: Too narrow
Used for: Hiking
The flaps that connect the tongue to the neck of the boot are too small. This restricts the tongue from opening far enough to get your foot into the boot. A very simple design fix
Todd
Colorado
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November 19, 2024
Surprised
Fit - Width: Too narrow
could not get it on my foot.
REALLY SURPRISED AT L.L.BEAN QUALITY CONTROL
Response from L.L.Bean
November 22, 2024
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry to hear about this issue. It has been passed along to our product developers for review.
DUCK
PA
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
October 18, 2024
LL Bean...as always
Size Purchased: 12
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Very nice...and the salesman helped me with sizing...as they don't have Wide shor size in this one...upped it from 11 to 12...
Liam
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 1, 2024
Can't get them on- Boot neck too tight
Size Purchased: 8
Fit - Width: Too narrow
Bought these boots as a gift for my husband in his usual size 8 medium. The tongue design on this boot makes it impossible to get it on even with the laces completely loose. No ide
SDSC
Yardley, PA
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September 27, 2024
Can't get them on, boot neck very restrictive. I a
Fit - Width: True to size
Can't get them on, boot neck very restrictive. I am returning them.
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