Born in the wet and slog of Maine’s woods and fields more than a century ago, the L.L. Bean boot is an enduring icon of classic American outdoor style. And from humble roots, the instantly ...

It’s slush season, meaning now is probably a good time to take stock of your winter boot situation. Sorels will do well on the slopes, while Blundstones are well suited for puddles, as we’ve heard.

In 1945, while recovering from an ankle injury, Maertens discovered that “standard-issue army boots were too uncomfortable on ...

The Bean Boot has been a staple of outerwear for well over 100 years, and continues to rely heavily on its original design principles. I spent weeks testing two distinct versions of L.L. Bean’s 8-inch ...

Duck boots are boots with a rubber sole that transitions to a lace-up leather ankle and shaft. Most duck boots end just above the ankle but some can lace all the way to below the knee. It’s a classic ...

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean hopes to give the boot to backlogs of its most iconic product. The Maine-based retailer is expanding production to keep up with demand for its leather-and-rubber "duck ...

As executive board chairman at L.L.Bean, Shawn Gorman helps lead a company founded in 1912 by his great-grandfather, Leon Leonwood Bean, as a one-man operation after inventing the Maine Hunting Shoe.

Having been born in New York and raised in the South, I had never rubbed shoulders with a certain piece of New England Americana until a couple of years ago. It's the kind of item that identifies so ...

Sometimes a collab is almost entirely aesthetic. A celebrity partners up with a brand, they give some reliable staples a new coat of paint and a bunch of social promotion and call it a day. With roots ...

Out of all the technical winter hiking and mountaineering boots I've worn, I've become a huge fan of the Bean Boot by L.L.Bean. They've been a good city boot for wading through New York's slushy snow ...

It’s time to get serious about holiday shopping and we’ve found a great gift that reviewers love. L.L. Bean’s Chelsea Boot comes in a variety of colors but our favorite for both style and versatility ...