Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

phazeonon · Dec 21, 2010

just a question regarding to Chippewa "GQ" boots that's in stock at Zappos

are these the same boots as the one in Chippewa's site: #20065 6inch chocolate apache?

I thought the ones at zappos was supposedly an exclusive version, but wasn't too sure.

anonymouz · Dec 21, 2010

Yup they're identical. Zappos just gave them a different name.

triumphman · Dec 23, 2010

sorry guys, but another sizing questiong:

Clarks DB sz 8
Alden Indy - sz 7.5
Cons Chucks - sz 8

What size in these boots?

8 or 7.5??

wrongturnsteve · Dec 23, 2010

Originally Posted by triumphman

sorry guys, but another sizing questiong: Clarks DB sz 8 Alden Indy - sz 7.5 Cons Chucks - sz 8 What size in these boots? 8 or 7.5??
depends on if your feet are wide. im 8.5 in DB and 7.5 in these, my feet measure 7.5 EE on brannock. i fit into an 8 uncomfortably in DB

triumphman · Dec 23, 2010

just a regular width...

FENWAY · Dec 23, 2010

Originally Posted by FENWAY

Hesitant to darken these engineers with any conditioners...

Threw some weather conditioner on them...prefer the lighter shade, but happy with results

Ahriman4891 · Dec 23, 2010

I used Fiebing's neatsfoot oil on my pair. They darkened just a bit and pretty much returned to their original color after two wears (one of them in rain).

bosatlbwi · Dec 25, 2010

Got a pair for christmas. unfortunately the left one is split grain and ll bean is sold out of my size now

bosatlbwi · Dec 25, 2010

I got a chance to get a picture of the inside of my katahdins. Here is the right (the "normal" one)

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and here is the left (the one which I think is split grain)

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what do you guys think? The lot number is the same, so it seems weird that they would use different leather. Since they are sold out in my size I may just wear them through the winter and then if the left is really beat up (if it really is split grain), I'll take advantage of the bean warranty and see what they can do for me.

phaseshift · Dec 26, 2010

anyone have a pair of Nudie Slim Jims? Post pics with your LL Beans please

btw my ankles and heels hurt from trying to break these things in. Wish I can jsut strap them on to my golden retriever and have him break them in.

bobm · Dec 26, 2010

Originally Posted by FENWAY

Threw some weather conditioner on them...prefer the lighter shade, but happy with results

Curious as to what conditioner you used for these boots?

Bob

kojnglsmith · Dec 26, 2010

After reading this thread I can see there's no consensus on the best product to use on these boots, but if I'm looking for something that will make them last as long as possible while enabling me to go through occasional rain and snow, what's my best bet?

cowsareforeating · Dec 26, 2010

obenauuuuuuuuufs.

CommenceFailure · Dec 26, 2010

Yep, I used Obenauf's last winter. I pushed a lot of carts in the slush and water never got through. My boots are still looking good and have held up wonderfully.

FENWAY · Dec 26, 2010

Originally Posted by bobm

Curious as to what conditioner you used for these boots?

Bob

It was some Red Wing conditioner in paste form...threw away the empty jar and not sure of product name.

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