Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

changed · Dec 15, 2010

Yeah I put LP on mine (+ OB waterproofer) and it wears off quickly because I wear mine primarily in deep snow.

dlugent · Dec 16, 2010

I have a question about katahdin boots.

Are the katahdin boots on the LL Bean website the same katahdin boots seen here?
Here's the comparison of the site picture and one from google images.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/49464...engineer-boots

I like the "smooth" look of the second picture, are they the same boots just buffed with some product? Thanks for any help guys, you could be making or breaking me buying these boots

hboogz · Dec 16, 2010

I have a pair of 11's worn for one full season I'm contemplating selling. If anyone is interested, PM me. I'll Obenauf 'em up before shipping them out too.

sharks9022 · Dec 16, 2010

That is what they typically look like after applying a leather preservative. I use Obenauf's LP as do several other people here.

dlugent · Dec 16, 2010

Thanks for the incredibly quick reply, looks like I will be buying a pair

. Thanks again

babump · Dec 16, 2010

Anyone have a size 10D they'd be willing to sell? They're out on the llbean website until April.

7_rocket · Dec 16, 2010

These only come in brown?

otc · Dec 16, 2010

Originally Posted by dlugent

I have a question about katahdin boots.

Are the katahdin boots on the LL Bean website the same katahdin boots seen here?
Here's the comparison of the site picture and one from google images.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/49464...engineer-boots

I like the "smooth" look of the second picture, are they the same boots just buffed with some product? Thanks for any help guys, you could be making or breaking me buying these boots

That looks like an unworn pair with a coat of snoseal or LP

fpr4 · Dec 16, 2010

No more sizes bigger than 9 available until April 1st. Needless to say I am extremely bummed about this.

bosatlbwi · Dec 17, 2010

Originally Posted by fpr4

No more sizes bigger than 9 available until April 1st. Needless to say I am extremely bummed about this.

get the chipewa version from zappos.

fpr4 · Dec 17, 2010

Originally Posted by mike868y

get the chipewa version from zappos.

I like the cap toe and LL Bean's customer satisfaction guarantee better.

bosatlbwi · Dec 17, 2010

the red wing iron ranger have a cap toe.

fpr4 · Dec 17, 2010

Originally Posted by mike868y

the red wing iron ranger have a cap toe.

for $100 more.

babump · Dec 17, 2010

I just ordered a pair of Chippewa 25290's, which look very similar to the Katahdin boots. They have a Vibram Lug sole and also cost me about $30 less. It doesn't come with a cap toe, but the Katahdin's are sold out in my size (both the regular and waterproof versions), and the RW Iron Rangers cost twice as much and doesn't have a sole that would be suitable for the weather for where I live. Anybody have experience with these?

spacemanvt · Dec 17, 2010

how well do the regular iron works boots hold up in snow/rain?
are you slipping and sliding everywhere?

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