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.
Great boot for the upcoming wet weather... foorbed felt a bit strange; like too much arch, but they're settling in - or I'm used to it!
mikey d
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September 12, 2026
Broke within 3 weeks
Fit - Width: True to size
I bought these boots for my husbands birthday gift August 20th just yesterday September 11th. 2 of the lace eyelets broke.
I am very disappointed, I chose to buy LL Bean instead
Evie
New york
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September 9, 2026
Great Boot
Fit - Width: True to size
Love the fit, feel and durability. Highly recommend.
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September 8, 2026
Great support
Fit - Width: True to size
Did not need any break in time. Great support and my dog thought I looked great wearing them!
Snowys Dad
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September 7, 2026
Zero Break In
Fit - Width: True to size
Was looking for budget boots. Saw ad in flier. Stopped by the Store. Wore them immediately. On trip to BSP. Zero Break In. No sore Feet. Amazing
Jerry
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September 6, 2026
Nice boot but narrow toe box!
Fit - Width: Too narrow
Boots are waterproof and durable. Unfortunately, a narrow toe box will negatively impact your comfort on most hikes more than a half-day long. I had to give my pair away...
USNCWO3Ret
New London, NH
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September 5, 2026
The shoe I needed
Fit - Width: Slightly narrow
The shoe is a little stiff, but I bought it for support, which it does well.
jgrider
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September 4, 2026
Hiking/Work boots
Fit - Width: True to size
These were bought as a gift for our 34 year son. He absolutely loves them, stating that they are the best shoes he’s ever owned.
Basil Duke
Spring Hill, FL
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August 26, 2026
Fantastic boots !
Fit - Width: True to size
Finding the proper fit was so good working with the people at 2 locations of bean, It now has made my day of walking thru the woods on a regular basis a very enjoyable time in my d
Seeker
Connecticut Massachusetts
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August 20, 2026
Great boots, very comfortable.
Fit - Width: True to size
I have bought LLBean hiking boots since the 1990’s, will personally buy no other. I bought 2 pairs of the Trail Model, one mesh waterproof for out & about & hiking, & 1 leather wat
Hector
Wetumpka, AL
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August 6, 2026
Fit - Width: True to size
Great light weight boots! Great for the hiking I do, and I even love the color.
Joe Boots
California
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July 15, 2026
Great trail shoes
Fit - Width: Too narrow
Waterproof comes in handy! Feet never get wet in any conditions. I get a pair every year. Awesome grip. You can’t go wrong.
Livinlife
Pennsylvania
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July 6, 2026
Manufacturing and engineering!
Fit - Width: True to size
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!
Fit - Width: True to size
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.
DrMolar
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June 30, 2026
Comfort plus
Fit - Width: True to size
This is my husband's go to work leisure boot. We have been buying these for several years
Swimmie
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June 29, 2026
Great supportive fit
Fit - Width: True to size
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
Comfort style n support
WA
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June 26, 2026
Men’s hiking boots
Fit - Width: True to size
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
Fit - Width: True to size
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.
LeonS
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June 23, 2026
Trail Model X Fabric boot
Fit - Width: True to size
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
Old Goat
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June 20, 2026
Fit - Width: True to size
This hiking boot is very light and comfortable. Wearing them as work boots because of their comfort.
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