L.L. Bean The Bean Boots

When it comes to the great outdoors and footwear, it is hard to conjure up a boot that is more iconic and synonymous with nature, hiking, and exploring then the boots made by L.L. Bean. For over 100 years the company has been delivering quality and craftsmanship with their handmade boots from the state of Maine. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company started as a one man operation but has grown to be a household name in the USA, gaining its fame and recognition from the original “Duck Boot” now available for the first time in Europe. The Maine Hunting Shoe, known now as Bean Boots, is a completely waterproof boot, utilizing a combination of lightweight leather uppers and rubber bottoms. Originally sold through mail order catalogues to hunters and fishermen, the boot remains a staple of America’s outdoor image.