LL Bean's Parker

[Andy]

One thing I've never liked were Bean boots, not since I fell on my backside as they slipped. Worst sole ever unless you know it's bone dry out.

[Kevin McCormack]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

One thing I've never liked were Bean boots, not since I fell on my backside as they slipped. Worst sole ever unless you know it's bone dry out.

Ditto - I took so many bad falls wearing those things - snow, moss-covered rocks, muddy slides, etc. Luckily I never damaged a gun. Last time I bird hunted in Maine in noticed the dairy farmers all wearing Muck Boots. I tried a pair and never went back to the "chain tread" Beanos. War, as toast and sure footed, I've worn them ever since.