Legendary hunting boots that have been handmade in Maine for over 100 years
Formerly referred to as the Maine Hunting Shoe, the Bean Boot is synonymous with L.L.Bean. As the story goes, the legendary boot was born from a hunting trip that left founder Leon Leonwood Bean with cold, damp feet and a revolutionary idea. But it was far from an instant success: 90 of the first 100 pairs suffered from separating bottoms and uppers. Bean perfected the design with a more durable rubber reinforced with triple-line stitching, a foundation that has remained largely unchanged over a century later. And the best part? They’re still handmade in Maine.
Features
L.L.Bean’s legendary hunting boot upgraded with longer-lasting rubber and premium leather
Waterproof rubber bottom built for rain, mud, and other wet conditions
Handmade in Maine since 1912
Materials
Upper: Leather and Rubber
Sole: Rubber with Steel Shank
Sizing
The Bean Boot runs large; we recommend sizing down one full size
About L.L.Bean
In 1911, Leon Leonwood Bean returned from a hunting trip with cold, damp feet and a revolutionary idea. He decided he’d create his own innovative boot—one that combined durable leather uppers with comfortable (and waterproof) rubber bottoms. Bean called it the Maine Hunting Shoe, which eventually became the famous Bean Boot. Over the next 100 years, the Freeport, Maine-based brand created one iconic product after another. The Field Coat, the Boat and Tote, and the Fisherman Sweater, to name a few. While the story of L.L.Bean is still being written, one thing will never change: the outdoors will always be at the heart of it.
