L.L. Bean Speed Guide Hikers

Speed Guide Hikers
Reviewed by Charles, Jul 25, 2005

"I've put dozens of miles on these boots on the rugged Appalachian Trail. Overall I like them and they are waterproof, but you always need gaitors to prevent water from being wicked into the boot on damp mornings hiking through tall grass and weeds in the summer."

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Speed Guide Hikers
Reviewed by Atilla Denizhan, Feb 29, 2004

Granted I have only owned these boots for two whole days now, but I wore them directly "out-of-the-box" the day I received delivery for a straight 10 hours at work. . . (climbing around various beer coolers and walking through cardboard boxes knee high)They are in my opinion very well made and good lookin boots and as of today, since pulling a double shift, they have been on my feet for a straight 16 hours, and I must say - they are comfortable!
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Speed Guide Hikers (GTX)
Reviewed by revcounter, Jan 08, 2004

"Impressive. These boots use a fabric borrowed from motorcycle jackets meant to prevent road rash. It's heavy cordura interwoven with strands of kevlar-an aramid fiber known to be as durable as steel at 1/5th its weight.

I have worn the boots on four or five training hikes where I load my pack with the contents of one of those 35 bottle cases of 500ml water and march through the Santa Cruz mountains for eight miles give or take."

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Speed Guide Hikers
Reviewed by Angus McTavish, Jun 13, 2003

"Having worn these boots every day for 6 months, they are still as supportive as ever. This new Keprotec material is much tougher than leather. Where leather will scratch and wear this stuff is just like it came right out of the box. And I am rough on these boots every day on a ranch and hiking daily with a 40 pound pack."

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Speed Guide Hikers (Gore-Tex)
Reviewed by Go, Oct 02, 2002

"these boots are fantastic right out of the box. i'd say they are the most supportive and comfortable boots i've ever worn. buy 'em."

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Speed Guide Hikers (Gore-Tex)
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Mar 01, 2001

"The first thing I noticed about these blue beauties is the quality craftsmanship. I gotta hand it to Bean. . . they really know how to make a tough boot. They do seem to run a little large though so if you have a narrow foot I suggest you get one half size smaller."

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Speed Guide Hikers (Gore-Tex)
Reviewed by ZODIACI, Nov 03, 2000

"AWESOME BOOT!! THIS VERY WELL MADE, WATERPROOF ITALIAN BOOT FITS LIKE A GLOVE! IT HAS A ROOMY TOE BOX WITH A GOOD SNUG FIT AROUND THE ARCH. THERE IS PRACTICALLY NO BREAK-IN TIME. MABYE A JAUNT OR TWO AROUND THE BLOCK, THAT'S ABOUT IT. THE SIZING IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY."

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