User Review: L.L. Bean Knife Edge

Reviewed April 6, 2002 by Bettyann Nagy

Rating:
Materials: gore-tex, leather
Use: rough trail
Break-in Period: 1 week
Weight: 2 lb. 2 oz.
Price Paid: $119

I really like these boots. I was leary to buy boots through the mail but LL Beans return policy is great. In fact, the first pair I got had a lining fault so I called them and they sent a new pair out in 2 days and postage for the faulty boots return. Plus, shipping is free if you sign up for their credit card!

I have used them for 3 seasons and the traction has been great in wet leaves, snow and now mud. I have crossed through creeks and the gortex is working fine. I have used them on rough trails with a daypack and a 35lb. backpack. The longest trip has been 2 days but I am planning on taking them on my weeklong AT trip this summer. I have never gotten a sorespot from them yet. This sounds crazy but I actually broke them in at work on hard floors because I was running out of time before my weekend trip. I dont think they even needed the breakin! When I waterproofed them the nubuk leather changed to full grain which I love even better! I did notice that the 2002 model has been sightly redesigned, but it looks even better. There is still a nice big rubber toe box to take the wear and tear of the rocks and roots.

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