Get The Iconic L.L. Bean Duck Boot Before It Sells Out Yet Again
Which duck boot is your favorite?
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If you’ve ever been stuck on the waiting list for the ever popular L.L. Bean duck boot, 2017 could be your time.
The venerable outdoor company has ramped up production of its iconic Original L.L. Bean Boot back in 1912, with a new production center in Maine and an additional 100 workers.
Say goodbye to the shortages that have infamously plagued the beloved boot year after year.
The L.L. Bean duck boot is a half-rubber and half-leather hybrid built to keep feet dry while hunting in damp conditions.
Now, they’re just as popular as an tried-and-true alternative to rain and snow boots, but are distinguished by their durability and unique heritage.
L.L. Bean — The Original L.L. Bean Boot, 8″ — $129
What makes the “Bean Boot” so covetable is exactly what has made them so infuriatingly hard to get the past few years.
Until recently, they’ve mostly been assembled by hand in a single factory in Brunswick, Maine—ensuring superlative craftsmanship but also stalling production speed significantly.
If you’re in the game for something more casual, there’s probably less of a wait for its slightly lower six-inch model.
L.L. Bean — The Original L.L. Bean Boot, 6″ — $119
This year should be different though. If the L.L. Bean gods don’t smile upon you for whatever reason, there are now plenty other variations from brands like Sperry and Sorel to rival what L.L. Bean has offered since 1912.
Sperry — Avenue Duck Boot — $99.95
Sorel — Cheyanne Lace Full Grain Leather Boot — $79.90
FRYE — Warren Low Duck Boot — $298
Sportsman’s Guide — Guide Gear Pull-On Insulated Duck Boots — $49.99
Wolverine — Felix Waterproof Duck Boot (Green) — $190
Backcountry — Forsake Duck Boot — $139.95
Johnston & Murphy — Thompson Duck Boot — $199
Most shoppers will opt for a pair from a heritage or outdoorsy brand, but don’t count out athletic giant Nike.
It’s got a sneaker boot option, the Lunar Force 1 Duckboot, that’s better tailored to the streetwear crowd.
Nike — Lunar Force 1 Duckboot ’17 — $170
Be sure to check out L.L. Bean, Sperry, Sorel, FRYE, Sportsman’s Guide, Wolverine, Backcountry, Johnston & Murphy and Nike for all your other footwear needs.
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