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Bean Boots
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:35 pm
Saddle Soap or SNO SEAL? A friend mentioned Coconut Oil.
Also, did you know you could get lace hooks instead of eyelets for an extra $1.50/pair?
Bonus trivia question: What does "L.L." stand for in L.L. Bean?
Also, did you know you could get lace hooks instead of eyelets for an extra $1.50/pair?
Bonus trivia question: What does "L.L." stand for in L.L. Bean?
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Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:52 pm to tigerpawl
I would have to check but im almost certain that I have mink oil/wax that I put on mine. You can walk through puddles not sure I would want to stand in water with them.
I have mine tied in knots at the end and loose laced slip on and then just pull tight and tie when I want to walk far or need heel lock. They are a very versatile boot.
I have mine tied in knots at the end and loose laced slip on and then just pull tight and tie when I want to walk far or need heel lock. They are a very versatile boot.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:59 pm to tigerpawl
Larry Leo Wood
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:04 pm to Ol boy
Dum question here...
When it's wet and muddy and I need to work outside, I wear Muck or LaCrosse boots. When it's not extremely soaked and muddy, I wear JK work boots.
What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill? Not tall enough to be a real wet work boot, but probably not functional enough for a real boot.
Just a jack of all trades thing?
When it's wet and muddy and I need to work outside, I wear Muck or LaCrosse boots. When it's not extremely soaked and muddy, I wear JK work boots.
What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill? Not tall enough to be a real wet work boot, but probably not functional enough for a real boot.
Just a jack of all trades thing?
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:04 pm to tigerpawl
Obenauf LP is what I've been using for years. I wear the soles out on everything before the leather goes.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:10 pm to El Segundo Guy
quote:That's a dumb, contrarian answer to a question that wasn't even asked. Do you make a habit of peeing in cornflakes?
Dum question here...
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:18 pm to tigerpawl
What the frick are you babbling about?
I was wondering if somehow I was missing something and if those would fill a need.
I was wondering if somehow I was missing something and if those would fill a need.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:29 pm to El Segundo Guy
quote:
Dum question here... When it's wet and muddy and I need to work outside, I wear Muck or LaCrosse boots. When it's not extremely soaked and muddy, I wear JK work boots. What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill? Not tall enough to be a real wet work boot, but probably not functional enough for a real boot. Just a
I wear mine tailgating in the mud, maybe a walk to a stand I know is not gonna have water to cross, fishing boat (commercial/recreational) trips to target when it’s raining, ski trips walking to Starbucks in the snow.
I wear lacrosse boots, white boots, ariat boots, Tony lamas and crocs and llbean boots can cross over and do all of them and keep my feet dry.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:35 pm to Ol boy
Thanks.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:44 pm to El Segundo Guy
quote:More style imo or fair wether hunting. I have some with 12” tops and they leak at the top of the rubber. I have an older pair with 10” tops, they leak but not as bad as the 12”. Nearly useless for hunting when wet.
What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill? Not tall enough to be a real wet work boot, but probably not functional enough for a real boot. Just a jack of all trades thing?
But to answers op, I use sno seal.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:55 pm to El Segundo Guy
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What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill? Not tall enough to be a real wet work boot, but probably not functional enough for a real boot.
They come in different heights. Technology has rendered them not AS useful as they were when they were created; there are tons of waterproof boots out there, although the rubber does clean a lot easier than leather or fabric. I have a pair that’s probably 15 years old and I just use them as rain boots that can also function as decent (appearance-wise) shoes. They’re not really serious work or hiking boots, although they were probably a strong option when they were conceived.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 1:38 am to El Segundo Guy
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What purpose or niche do those LL Beans fill?
I just bought a couple pairs this year off of Ebay because I was feeling nostalgic for a pair I had in high school and colllege. One pair (8") was late 1980's and was brand new. The other pair (10") were 1990's and were practically new. I wear them bird hunting during wet weather or heavy dew. I wear them as my pre and post deer hunting boots (I wear LaCrosee when walking to and from the stand and in it). I may go to just the Bean boots next year for deer hunting since they are more comfortable to walk in. I'm sure they will get worn to some other outdoor events this winter and spring.
I would not buy them new now. They look cheaper, thinner, and the leather is not cut as well. I don't believe they are made in the USA anymore.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 2:04 am
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:27 am to tigerpawl
If they are dirty clean them with saddle soap then apply some oil to the leather.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:20 am to tigerpawl
Have had a pair of Bean boots for over 20 years. Had the rubbers replaced twice
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:34 am to tigerpawl
I have used them for every outdoor activity since 1990, including hard use hunting and in the snow. I use SnoSeal, and they are absolutely waterproof. The advantages are that LLBs are more comfortable than rubber boots, mud comes off the chain treads easily, and you can wear them with normal clothes. Highly recommended.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:46 am to tigerpawl
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Saddle Soap or SNO SEAL? A friend mentioned Coconut Oil.
It depends in what you’re trying to do - saddle soap is used to clean leather, Sno Seal is a water repellant and coconut oil is used to soften dried up leather.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:42 am to tigerpawl
Ladies Love Bean
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:21 am to Skeet Mc
I bought a pr yrs ago based on the hype, was very disappointed. Not great boots to hike and hunt in. Kinda waterproof... i think there are better options out there, a good pr of muck boots when its wet or a pr of hiking/hunting boots when u have to walk a bunch. I'm a bit of a boot whore and the jack of all trades boot just doesn't work for me.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:37 am to tigerpawl
back in the days when I did lineman work sno seal was the go to...
working recovery on a storm one time I was in water over my ankles for a few days and socks never got wet with sno seal...
westco lineman boots went to just under my knees...
working recovery on a storm one time I was in water over my ankles for a few days and socks never got wet with sno seal...
westco lineman boots went to just under my knees...
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