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#1 2009-07-13 11:42:38
- dundeedavie
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LL Bean Duck Boots
i'm taking a strange liking to these most unconventional things , both from a practical (ie waterproof for long photography missions) and sartorial .
Does anyone have an opinion ?
#2 2009-07-13 12:46:04
- Brownshoe
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Re: LL Bean Duck Boots
I wear them all of the time in fall and winter. A good look with jeans and oxford shirt.
#3 2009-07-13 13:47:50
- Marc Grayson
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Re: LL Bean Duck Boots
I understand the duck boots are still made in Maine, which, if true, would be one of few Bean products made in the US. They are not practical for walking long distances, however.
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#4 2009-07-13 14:14:26
- ScarletStreet
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Re: LL Bean Duck Boots
They are still in fact Made in Maine. I may be wrong but I think the boots, along with the "Boat and Tote" bags, are the only Bean products left still made there. I've never really liked them as a style choice but they are perfect for deer hunting (welcomes snark). Sitting in a deer stand doesn't require long distance walking and they are relatively quiet on the forest floor when walking to and from the stand.
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#5 2009-07-14 02:01:34
- Taylor McIntyre
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Re: LL Bean Duck Boots
I wear the Gum Shoe version in the snow a lot. I love how ugly they are. Ugly to the point of beauty.
#7 2009-07-24 03:03:47
- Horace
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Re: LL Bean Duck Boots
agreed. But the slip on ones are very trad for wearing with a suit.
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