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Customer Reviews for Men's Trail Model X Waterproof Hiking Boots
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What customers say:
Customers overwhelmingly praise these boots for exceptional comfort, durability, and reliable all-weather performance. Most highlight immediate comfort with minimal break-in, supportive ankle design, and true-to-size fit, with many noting relief from foot conditions like plantar fasciitis. Long-term owners frequently report 20+ years of ownership, citing excellent waterproofing and traction on challenging terrain. Several mention the boots feel heavy, and a few report a hard footbed or lacing issues, but these concerns remain isolated against widespread satisfaction and repeat purchases.
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August 6, 2026
Great light weight boots! Great for the hiking I do, and I even love the color.
California
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July 15, 2026
Great trail shoes
Waterproof comes in handy! Feet never get wet in any conditions. I get a pair every year. Awesome grip. You can’t go wrong.
Pennsylvania
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July 6, 2026
Manufacturing and engineering!
If the hiking boot was made in the United States, I would rate it higher!! The lacing system is very poor. It doesn't work smoothly and it is difficult to snug tight putting on, an
MAINE
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July 2, 2026
Best boot ever!
I bought these boots for my son a few weeks ago. The fit was perfect. He says they are the most comfortable boots he's worn.
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June 30, 2026
Comfort plus
This is my husband's go to work leisure boot. We have been buying these for several years
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June 29, 2026
Great supportive fit
My husband loves these bikers .He himes and walks in northwest woods and trails with his position.at work.Always looking for a good hiking shoe or boot.He says this is a great medi
WA
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June 26, 2026
Men’s hiking boots
Bought for my husband for father’s day and he’s very happy with the shoes.
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June 25, 2026
High Performance Boots
The boots fit well and are comfortable. I broke them in with one day of walking. The boots performed well on the rocky Appalachian Trail in PA. I recommend these boots highly.
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June 23, 2026
Trail Model X Fabric boot
I have purchased ~ dozen pairs of LL Bean Trail Model hiking boots starting with Model 2 and they are a tough long lasting boot.
As with all my prior Trail Model boots, the Model
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June 20, 2026
This hiking boot is very light and comfortable. Wearing them as work boots because of their comfort.
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June 19, 2026
Sizing way wrong
I sent the boots back, because they are way oversized. I normal wear a size 14 shoe or boot. These boots felt like a size 16. So much room in them that it was ridiculous.
Response from L.L.Bean
June 24, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
We're sorry the boots were much larger than expected and didn't provide the fit you were looking for. We appreciate you giving them a try.
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June 15, 2026
LL Beam Trail Hiker
great shoe for hiking, however if I lace the Trail model X tightly or snug I get right anterior instep tendonitis. I have resorted to light to moderate lacing to avoid the tendoni
Cape Cod,MA
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June 11, 2026
Seems comfortable
Trying the boots on they seem to be comfortable. The true test will come in the winter when I wear them for extended periods in the wet conditions that I bought them for.
Manhattan, NYC
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June 7, 2026
Great hiking boots
These boots have sturdy soles and comfortable insides that cushion feet over long distances.
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June 4, 2026
Good ankle support
I chose LL Bean hiking boots over the hiking shoes because I need the ankle support. They do come up higher on my ankles than I expected but I am very well pleased with my purchase
West Michigan.
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May 28, 2026
I purchased a month ago and tried them out at Zion National Park where the boots hit the ground hiking!
Pennsylvania
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May 25, 2026
Sturdy with strong lace cords
Comfortable shoes to use for walking or everyday. I put arch supports in them, and there’s plenty of room for them.
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May 23, 2026
Did Not Fit
I ordered the same size as all 4 of my other LL Bean lightweight hikers and these fit much wider and too long. Returned them for a refund. Not good for medium width feet- wide feet
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May 15, 2026
This is the second pair that I have bought. Lightweight, good support. Perfect for all around use.
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May 10, 2026
These boots are made for walking...
It did not take long to break in these boots. They are comfortable and I wear them every day.
California
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