I've had mine for 4 years, still going strong. My dad has the same pair from 1982 and still hasn't sent em back in for a new pair yet, he's too attached to them!
C S People were being too abusive. They ruined it for the rest of us. I don’t blame LL Bean. At least they offer repair for a fee so that you don’t need to buy new boots.
i know this is a older video, but i lived in Maine where LL Beans HQ was and these boots are all hand made. Bean also puts lifetime warranties on all their products or anything bought from them, if your boots wear out bring them back to either get another pair or get a gift card for the amount that you paid. almost everything i own is Bean and its because of their quality and service.
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31180?feat=506763-GN2&page=men-s-l-l-bean-boots-10&attrValue_0=Tan/Brown They are the 10 inch, the measurement is from the bottom of the heal to the top of the leather.
Thank you Bradley! yes I've wanted to remake this video after i watched it after some time had passed... Thank you for that advice i'll have to do that next time i make another review, i appreciate it!
Thanks for the video. It's helpful and I'm considering buying a pair. What is the best to put on to keep them water proof and looking good? The Mink Oil, Saddle Soap or the Sno-Seal? Do you put all three on?! Thanks.
Thanks for watching and Commenting! I would prefer Mink Oil over Sno-seal, and the Saddle soap is just a good conditioner moisturizer to treat anything that is leather, so for making shoes waterproof they do help as compared to nothing, but if i had to chose Mink Oil! Maybe when it's not too wet over the summer when you put them in storage you could use Saddle Soap to make sure they don't dry out. I don't use all 3 on one thing, I've tried them all separately. Hope that answers your question!
@@stevebyrne3065 I know this is an old comment but I highly recommend obenaufs. I use the oil to keep the leather soft and conditioned then put a coat of the obenaufs heavy duty lp which helps keep the water out. Great stuff! Saddle soap is for cleaning the leather. If you use saddle soap just use with a little water and wipe off with a rag. Once dry use the oil to re condition
would you suggest getting unlined or Thinsulate for snows in Upstate NY such as Ithaca (regular winter days of 15-30 degrees with regular snows) ? I've read reviews on the L.L.Bean website in which some people have said that the Thinsulate DOESN'T provide any extra warmth than the unlined boots & that both provide relatively the same amount of warmth. some people have also said that the Thinsulate makes feet sweaty and then cold. do you think Thinsulate would really be worth it? do you think there's a definite difference in warmth between unlined and Thinsulate Bean Boots?
Thanks for watching and commenting! I haven't warn the thinsulated boots, but you are correct when you say boots that are too insulated make your feet sweaty and then cold in turn cold. I wear my boots around in classes in and out of classrooms, on hikes in snow, and casual walking around all day in and out of cars and they serve me fine. I have never really wished for a warmer boot. Just like layering yourself with clothes, layering is good because you can always take off a layer(s) to cool down, if you get the thinsulated boots you cant do that. So in my opinion the thinsulated boots are good if you're doing a good amount of sitting or standing around in cold weather (below 20 F). With the non-insulated boots if it is cold you can put on multiple socks (this is what i do on winter hikes, thin polyester socks for the first layer then thicker wool socks and you will be quite warm) but if it is not that cold and it's raining llbean boots make a great rain boot so you wouldn't want insulated boots. At the end of a school day i find myself sweating in my toes with just cotton socks on, not too thick, but they absorb the moisture and i'll get cold toes. So i would recommend the non insulated boots. They are also cheaper! if you just naturally have bad circulation and constantly have cold feet go for the thinsulated boots, but in my opinion your better off getting the traditional non-insulate boots, it gives you more options. Hope that helps!
Saddle soap is primarily used as a cleaner and somewhat of a conditioner: use a wet towel and rub leather to create a lather one section at a time. However is contains neatsfeet oil which may deteriorate some stitching.
@@onerussian okay so instead of a conditioner it is more of a cleaner, okay, good to know, and thanks for the wettening and moist towel tip! thanks for clearing this up, and hopefully the viewers will also see this.
you can't get insoles like the ones you would find in your boot from the factory, and i'd like other brands insoles better any ways, some with more arch support is what i go after. $45 bucks for a resole from ll bean, they may also replace your insoles and give you new laces in the process. Thanks! www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/1rklse/resoling_bean_boots/ www.llbean.com/llb/shop/510654?page=services
"Things that are simple last longer" I agree 200%. Also, I wear 10.5 so I ordered size 9 too.
I've had mine for 4 years, still going strong. My dad has the same pair from 1982 and still hasn't sent em back in for a new pair yet, he's too attached to them!
They are very lasting boots, it'll help to take care of them for sure! glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Well he waited too long...LL Bean cancelled the lifetime warranty in Feb.
C S People were being too abusive. They ruined it for the rest of us. I don’t blame LL Bean. At least they offer repair for a fee so that you don’t need to buy new boots.
i know this is a older video, but i lived in Maine where LL Beans HQ was and these boots are all hand made. Bean also puts lifetime warranties on all their products or anything bought from them, if your boots wear out bring them back to either get another pair or get a gift card for the amount that you paid. almost everything i own is Bean and its because of their quality and service.
Thank you! that is reassuring for me and it makes it easier to buy from them. I love L.L.bean and i buy myself something from them every year!
VASH I buy from them every chance I can get, nothing more satisfying that buying quality and having no worries when returning
if they wear out, you can send them back and they'll send you another pair for free?!
I hope you got a free pair because they no longer do that. They’ll repair them for a fee. Replacing the soul will cost you around $45 with s/h.
I would try emailing LL Bean (with photos) of the stitching that's coming undone. They may be inclined to replace them. Worth a try.
Replace stitching maybe not that boot.
great video bro, just ordered some 8 inches!
Just got these. Same height, 10 inch. But that dang leather is super stiff.
Yeah, if you ad some leather conditioner and blow-dry that into the leather that will help, but there definitely is a break-in period.
Were they used when you got them? Mine are 10 years old and don’t have the wear you have in 1 year.
You should do a video on your dads boots and how to apply the oil/saddle soap!
+MNTB77 Yeah i definitely could do that. It should be a little while before i get around to it unfortunately
Thanks!
Still the most comfortable pair of shoes I have
I want to get a pair. I wear size 13. Should I go down to size 12 for these boots?
Yes I would because they run big
@@LadyS723 Thank you. Happy New Year
Great Video!
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31180?feat=506763-GN2&page=men-s-l-l-bean-boots-10&attrValue_0=Tan/Brown
They are the 10 inch, the measurement is from the bottom of the heal to the top of the leather.
I really enjoyed your video! I don't mean to sound harsh but a tip for your next review is write a script. It helps with dead air.
Thank you Bradley! yes I've wanted to remake this video after i watched it after some time had passed... Thank you for that advice i'll have to do that next time i make another review, i appreciate it!
Thanks for the video. It's helpful and I'm considering buying a pair. What is the best to put on to keep them water proof and looking good? The Mink Oil, Saddle Soap or the Sno-Seal? Do you put all three on?! Thanks.
Thanks for watching and Commenting!
I would prefer Mink Oil over Sno-seal, and the Saddle soap is just a good conditioner moisturizer to treat anything that is leather, so for making shoes waterproof they do help as compared to nothing, but if i had to chose Mink Oil! Maybe when it's not too wet over the summer when you put them in storage you could use Saddle Soap to make sure they don't dry out. I don't use all 3 on one thing, I've tried them all separately.
Hope that answers your question!
Great. I'll give the mink oil a try. Thanks again!
@@stevebyrne3065 I know this is an old comment but I highly recommend obenaufs. I use the oil to keep the leather soft and conditioned then put a coat of the obenaufs heavy duty lp which helps keep the water out. Great stuff! Saddle soap is for cleaning the leather. If you use saddle soap just use with a little water and wipe off with a rag. Once dry use the oil to re condition
would you suggest getting unlined or Thinsulate for snows in Upstate NY such as Ithaca (regular winter days of 15-30 degrees with regular snows) ?
I've read reviews on the L.L.Bean website in which some people have said that the Thinsulate DOESN'T provide any extra warmth than the unlined boots & that both provide relatively the same amount of warmth.
some people have also said that the Thinsulate makes feet sweaty and then cold.
do you think Thinsulate would really be worth it? do you think there's a definite difference in warmth between unlined and Thinsulate Bean Boots?
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I haven't warn the thinsulated boots, but you are correct when you say boots that are too insulated make your feet sweaty and then cold in turn cold. I wear my boots around in classes in and out of classrooms, on hikes in snow, and casual walking around all day in and out of cars and they serve me fine. I have never really wished for a warmer boot. Just like layering yourself with clothes, layering is good because you can always take off a layer(s) to cool down, if you get the thinsulated boots you cant do that. So in my opinion the thinsulated boots are good if you're doing a good amount of sitting or standing around in cold weather (below 20 F). With the non-insulated boots if it is cold you can put on multiple socks (this is what i do on winter hikes, thin polyester socks for the first layer then thicker wool socks and you will be quite warm) but if it is not that cold and it's raining llbean boots make a great rain boot so you wouldn't want insulated boots. At the end of a school day i find myself sweating in my toes with just cotton socks on, not too thick, but they absorb the moisture and i'll get cold toes. So i would recommend the non insulated boots. They are also cheaper! if you just naturally have bad circulation and constantly have cold feet go for the thinsulated boots, but in my opinion your better off getting the traditional non-insulate boots, it gives you more options.
Hope that helps!
VASH thank you so much that was really helpful!!!!
I’m not sure you understand what saddle soap is for buddy...
oh okay, sorry, what is it for?
Saddle soap is primarily used as a cleaner and somewhat of a conditioner: use a wet towel and rub leather to create a lather one section at a time. However is contains neatsfeet oil which may deteriorate some stitching.
@@onerussian okay so instead of a conditioner it is more of a cleaner, okay, good to know, and thanks for the wettening and moist towel tip! thanks for clearing this up, and hopefully the viewers will also see this.
Just order a pair of the non insulated. Can you order a new insole from LLBean? What do they charge for replacing the bottom part?
you can't get insoles like the ones you would find in your boot from the factory, and i'd like other brands insoles better any ways, some with more arch support is what i go after. $45 bucks for a resole from ll bean, they may also replace your insoles and give you new laces in the process. Thanks!
www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/1rklse/resoling_bean_boots/
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/510654?page=services
Are those 8 inch or ten?
Where do you live?
I am, as my channel states, born and raised in wonderful Vermont!
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