LL Bean.

tahonng · Jan 27, 2010

Originally Posted by roundheadlights

Not available until March, and are advertised as a S/S item. I still want them...

Me too. The sole looks like they re-jiggered it a little, too. Plus, I figure the cotton's actually gonna make it more 3-season friendly.

Of course, I could just be talking myself into it.

LawrenceMD · Jan 27, 2010

Originally Posted by tahonng

Me too. The sole looks like they re-jiggered it a little, too. Plus, I figure the cotton's actually gonna make it more 3-season friendly.

Of course, I could just be talking myself into it.

dont worry you can wear it and step in **** have them catch on fire then still have the right to return it...

Django · Jan 29, 2010

Saw this on one of their new shirt descriptions

Pure indigo dyes will fade slightly over time, just like your favorite jeans, for added character

Looks like mainline is going to feel some of the changes coming through the signature line.

wiru · Jan 29, 2010

I have a couple LLBean mainline shirts. They are not bad -- shoulders aren't too wide, body is a good classic proportion. On the other hand the sleeves are quite full and the shirt can't really be worn untucked.

the_state · Jan 29, 2010

i'm really tempted to cop those navy 1912 chinos. for $30 it's a safe gamble, even if they need to be tapered a bit....

evilgeniusdan · Jan 29, 2010

Originally Posted by ebbnflow

Their fit is very similar to Ralph Lauren custom fit sizing IMO.
eh.. in my experience the trim fit is reasonably trim-ish but doesn't really drape as well as RL custom and the armholes and sleeves are very wide . Also, the shirt was shorter than RL custom.

evilgeniusdan · Jan 29, 2010

Originally Posted by the_state

i'm really tempted to cop those navy 1912 chinos. for $30 it's a safe gamble, even if they need to be tapered a bit....
Might pick a pair up to make shorts for the spring/summer..

pitboss12 · Jan 29, 2010

I like the tweak to the soles and the details leading up to the pull tabs on the new duckboots but I'm not sold on the waxed cotton. I'll stick with the leather ones.

Korben · Jan 29, 2010

Originally Posted by tahonng

I'm liking the signature series' hunting boot re-interpretation:

Wonder if you can re-wax the cotton like you can oil cloth...

Typically don't need boots around my parts but this snow is crazy, May grab a pair of these. Kinda like the look.

Morgan · Jan 29, 2010

In a bizarre coincidence, I just ordered a pair of the Bean boots in buffalo hide. The waxed canvas ones are nice, but I've seen various prices bandied about, with the most recent being over $200 according to GQ. I'm at a loss to see how they're $100 better than these.

evilgeniusdan · Jan 29, 2010

They're almost definitely $129.

shasta · Jan 30, 2010

Originally Posted by Morgan

In a bizarre coincidence, I just ordered a pair of the Bean boots in buffalo hide. The waxed canvas ones are nice, but I've seen various prices bandied about, with the most recent being over $200 according to GQ. I'm at a loss to see how they're $100 better than these.
according to GQ, they are $129

he label challenged him to retain the brand's soul while jump-starting it for a new generation. Look no further than his shrewd reinvention of the original 1912 duck boot ($129).

djh · Jan 30, 2010

Yeah, LL Bean trim fit is decent through the body but VERY full in the sleeves. It's also shorter in length - can be worn untucked.

BB1 · Jan 30, 2010

LL Bean's target demographic is baby boomers whom don't put much effort into style, yet fancy themselves to be outdoors types. Does this describe you? Check out the demographics: 50+ years old $100,000+ income Yet buys $29 jeans from LL Bean http://www.quantcast.com/llbean.com#demographics Try this test. Go look at the women's clothing sold by Bean and ask yourself if you'd like your girl to dress like that? Start with the jeans section. Most of their collection consists of high-rise stonewashed mom jeans. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/22378...double-l-jeans But somehow the men's collection is a different breed??

I am embarrassed to see a growing LL Bean thread on the forum. While a few of their boots may be ok for certain outdoor activities, why are people seriously considering their shirts and trousers? When there are so many better alternatives available, this just seems downright lazy and cheap.

snake · Jan 30, 2010

Originally Posted by BB1

LL Bean's target demographic is baby boomers whom don't put much effort into style, yet fancy themselves to be outdoors types. Does this describe you? Check out the demographics:

50+ years old
$100,000+ income
Yet buys $29 jeans from LL Bean

http://www.quantcast.com/llbean.com#demographics

Probably female too, apparently

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