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Even though these boots are rubber soled this fit and design allows lots of circulation. If you have worn wellies you know the problem, burning, sweaty feet. I only realised why when out walking in this heatwave. When the box arrived there was a note saying there should be a thumb width between toe end and end of boot. In fact I did a 10 mile river walk to break them in, stepping in and out of the water to get them properly tested. They lace up and tie up very quickly indeed and the important thing, the comfort and level of waterproofing is second to none I have encountered when walking through mud or through rivers. The rubber soles are so flexible I found them broken in almost immediately. Remember, these boots were first designed for hunting, be it in undergrowth or over wet, sodden miles. I had read up on what to expect and how others had fared and it all seemed to come true. I have now worn these on all kinds of terrains and on all kinds of walks, from mountains to riverside. They are still hand made and stitched today. Bean was born, with a boot fit for purpose. A couple of tweaks later and in 1912 L.L.
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A bottom section that was like rain boots ‘wellies’, plus an upper section that was good quality leather.
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A certain Mr Leon Leonwood Bean was a keen hunter and was getting sick of his feet getting wet during his miles along the variety of grounds. Bean is an independent, family owned business, selling outdoor equipment and clothing from where they started in Freeport, Maine.