“To this day, we’re proud that Bean Boots are made by hand by our dedicated stitchers in Maine — just like the original,” says Shawn Gorman, L.L. Bean chairman and great-grandson of the brand’s founder. “That hand-made quality is part of the magic of the L.L. Bean Boot.”
One other longevity factor that can’t be overlooked is the fact that L.L. Bean will resole your boots (in a facility not far from the Freeport, Maine factory where they are made) for a reasonable fee ($49+), adding years to their lifespan.
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