Club Obi Wan

I was looking through an LL Bean catalogue the other day and saw these:

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... 93-tn&np=Y

What do you guys think? They look very Indy-ish to me; very rugged. Especially the color, as opposed to the brick color that Alden is currently offering. They make a water proof version (for more $$) but they look a little different - a little less Indy-ish. After seeing these I'm trying to decide whether or not to get a pair.

Anyway.....just throwing them out there as another Alden alternative.

Good looking Indy'ish boots.

I own a pair of those LL Bean boots. The finish is sort of a nubuck, but the color and style are excellent. The toe is different, but otherwise it's the same style boot. They have enough tread on them to avoid slipping, rather than the smooth sole like the Adlens. However, viewed from the side, you don't really see the difference. Also, they are not very heavy, like most work boots are.

I like them. They take getting used to if you usually wear sneakers or regular lug soles, but they are quite comfy after they break in. I highly recommend them. If you look under "details" you'll see that they "fit best with mid-weight socks." This is accurate. So keep that in mind when choosing your size.

I've had my eye on those for some time, not as an Indyesqe boot per se just I like the look.

I've had my eye on those for some time, not as an Indyesqe boot per se just I like the look.

Yep. When I first saw them my first thought was Indy, but I also just like the look of them. They're simple, which I like. And being an LL Bean product they would definitely last a long time.

By the way, Bean just introduced a variation of those with lug soles and a plain toe. I think they are waterproofed or water resistant, something like that.

Yep, I saw those. I didn't like them as much though. I think these look more rugged. And these are cheaper than the waterproof ones.

Those are superior boots in every respect. I have been wearing a pair for a couple of years and they just keep on keepin' on. You will not be disapointed. Fit, materials, construction - all A1A. And they look like a million bucks.

Chewbacca Jones wrote:By the way, Bean just introduced a variation of those with lug soles and a plain toe. I think they are waterproofed or water resistant, something like that.

Yeah i just saw them on the website
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/57044?fe ... ppxs&dds=y

I personally think its an entirely different boot. (lug soles, design, etc..) but i would definitely get this pair or its predecessor.

BTW, you mentioned it chewbacca, I'm weary about how much you slip in those boots...

Well, I've never used them in bad weather (snow, rain, ice), but under normal conditions they aren't slippery at all. Even in thick grass, they are fine.

I see~

Yeah I live up here in Canada so I guess...we see more snow than usual. But I'm still leaning towards the engineer boots; they look so good and I've been reading the reviews (which have pictures too!)...this boot can do a lot of things: from people wearing it to the office to going on a little hike!

I also just got a pair of these boots. Took about two days' worth of wear to break them in. Superb construction, fit, and look. Highly recommended.

Chewbacca Jones wrote:Well, I've never used them in bad weather (snow, rain, ice), but under normal conditions they aren't slippery at all. Even in thick grass, they are fine.

I've used mine in all of the above mentioned conditions and I haven't had any problems. And if nothing else, they're certainly much more suited to this type of weather than the flat type soles on Aldens and Todd's boots, IMO.

-Bogart

So, there you go, ajocampo: Fit for adverse weather conditions!

I just chose to use other footwear in such times because I have better choices already. But it's nice to know, in case something unexpected happens.

Gonna' save up some money for these boots!

Question, though...I know it says it best fits with medium-weighted socks...But, of course, shoe sizes vary between companies and I'm not sure what boot size LLbean would fit me good. But I've been leaning towards 9.5 medium width because the shoes I wear are between 9 and 10.

Nike: 10
Timberlands:9M
Clarks: 10M (this size is quite big for my feet, they didnt have a 9 1/2)

US sizing is funny. I am a 10.5 in Canadian sizes, but last week in the US bought a pair of size 13 Nike's, and a size 11 Chukka boot - the Nike's I am wearing now from the States are a 12, and my Aldens are a 10.5 EE and fit a little snug. Kooky

Hold on...what do you mean by "Canadian sizes?" do the shoe tabs you own actually have it's own Canadian Shoe size? (you know, the sticker stitched on the flap of the shoe)

Or are you saying there's a difference between CAN and US sizes of the same company (e.g. Nike US 10 is different from CAN 10).

Gater wrote:US sizing is funny. I am a 10.5 in Canadian sizes, but last week in the US bought a pair of size 13 Nike's, and a size 11 Chukka boot - the Nike's I am wearing now from the States are a 12, and my Aldens are a 10.5 EE and fit a little snug. Kooky

Boy, you're all over, huh? Canada and the U.S. are supposed to have the same size system, as far as I know. The only thing I can figure, looking at conversion charts, is that you accidentally bought women's Nike's. But a half-size wiggle for shoes isn't that strange from one manufacturer to another, or any other clothing, for that matter.

Question, though...I know it says it best fits with medium-weighted socks...But, of course, shoe sizes vary between companies and I'm not sure what boot size LLbean would fit me good. But I've been leaning towards 9.5 medium width because the shoes I wear are between 9 and 10.

9.5 sounds about right, but if you're used to snug, skin-fit shoes, 9.5 might feel big to you. But their fit is actually correct and healthy. Give LL Bean a call, if you want to be sure. They are generally very happy to help out.

Yeah, I think a 9.5 or 10 would work. I wear a 9, 9.5, and 10 depending on the brand, and my Bean boot's are a 10 and fit very well.

-Bogart

My feet measure between 11.5 and 12 on a Brannock device with medium-weight socks, and I found the 11.5 boots to fit better than the 12's.

Thanks for the info's!

I think I'm gonna go for a size 9.5