L.L. Bean Light Hikers

Review Date
April 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Howard Schechter(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Shrewsbury, MA, USA

Summary:
I have 3 pair of L.L. Bean boots including the Light Hikers. All are excellent values and fit their trail niche very well. The only thing I wish they would improve on is the tongue width which isn't quite wide enough for my average foot.

Customer Service:
L.L. Bean sets the standard for customer service.

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Review Date
March 9, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: David Preston(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Huntsville, AL

Summary:
I got these boots as light backpacking boots for warm, dry weather. They have worked out excellent. They have a super-fuzzy inner lining which makes them extremely comfortable. They regulate heat well on hot days. I have had no problem with durability. The sole has also helped out on some tough, rocky scrambles and short rock climbs. And you can't beat the price anywhere.

Review Date
September 13, 1999

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Jeremy Schiffer(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Summary:
I bought these a couple of weeks ago and hiked the local Wissahickon Valley. The shoes were perfect for the moderate techinical hiking. I liked the grippy soles.

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Review Date
September 13, 1999

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: John MacLean(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Summary:
This is a good all around boot, nice and light weight, good for a day hike. Has a pretty good sole with good grip.

Customer Service:
LL Bean has the best customer service around. If you have a problem they will fix it or replace it and ask you how you broke it then they will fix it no questions asked.

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Review Date
March 22, 1999

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Tim Smith(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Dayton, TN

Summary:
A good pair of boots. they were warm and pretty well water resistent but the thing is that they fell apart. The soles came apart from the upper within 4 months of wearing them and little hiking. I took them back to the local outfitters and returned them, only to exchange them for the same boots. This pair lasted me 6 months, then they fell apart too. I am a rather heay hiker(185) so maybe they're not built strong enough.

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