Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

Originally Posted by Flambeur

Soo I am still undecided about the katahdins vs. the Chippewa GQ boots. Thoughts? It's pretty much the toecap and color, I think..Also not sure if GQ is goodyear welted, since it doesn't say on Zappos...

Toecap looks better hands down.Plus remember that the boots are guaranteed by LL Bean!

 

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

As we speak, I'm applying Obenauf Lp but, does anyone know if I buy Obenauf oil, will it have an added effect, specifically making the boots softer? Or would it just be a waste of money?

 

[joshuakarjala]

I just got a black pair of Addison 1000-mile. They are gorgeous. But I don't think I would dare wear them somewhere they could get scruffed up.

Want to get the LL Beans' for heavy wear in the woods and dirt.

I fit the wolverines perfectly with a 12D - what should I go for with the Katahdins?

 

[illumin8em]

Originally Posted by joshuakarjala

I just got a black pair of Addison 1000-mile. They are gorgeous. But I don't think I would dare wear them somewhere they could get scruffed up. Want to get the LL Beans' for heavy wear in the woods and dirt. I fit the wolverines perfectly with a 12D - what should I go for with the Katahdins?
size 12D. you should send me some photos of your new black addisons to help convince me to get a pair. please

 

[joshuakarjala]

Originally Posted by illumin8em

size 12D. you should send me some photos of your new black addisons to help convince me to get a pair. please
Thanks - will get some snaps up soon - but I have only worn them for half a day.

 

[lemmywinks]

I'm a 10.5/11 in Vans Authentics... What size should I get for these boots?

 

[Dairy Phobic]

oh **** canadian brothers, I just realized I will get charged brokerage fee when they deliver it to me in in Univeristy residence...... LLbean said all charges are paid for, but I dunno if they meant the brokerage too

because last time i ordered a $20 item from the us i got raped with $60 brokerage fee from UPS when it arrived at my door

 

[G0079]

Originally Posted by Billster

oh **** canadian brothers, I just realized I will get charged brokerage fee when they deliver it to me in in Univeristy residence...... LLbean said all charges are paid for, but I dunno if they meant the brokerage too

because last time i ordered a $20 item from the us i got raped with $60 brokerage fee from UPS when it arrived at my door

Yeah, UPS sucks balls but I didn't get charged anything besides the online pre-paid brokerage for my Beans.

 

[Dairy Phobic]

Originally Posted by G0079

Yeah, UPS sucks balls but I didn't get charged anything besides the online pre-paid brokerage for my Beans.

really? I only got charged $16 in the duty/taxes section, great news for me, yeah i called them to make sure there was no customs before i ordered alst thursday, but just now i remembered it was brokerage that really fucked me over last time

 

[Michigan Planner]

I received my Katahdins from UPS yesterday. When I picked up the box, it was so much lighter than what I was expecting that I thought maybe they actually forgot to put a boot in there! After putting them on though, these things are awesome. I may not put on anything else on my feet until summer rolls around. They are comfortable right out of the box which is a big plus over 75% of the work boots on the market!

 

[asdf]

Originally Posted by Michigan Planner

I received my Katahdins from UPS yesterday. When I picked up the box, it was so much lighter than what I was expecting that I thought maybe they actually forgot to put a boot in there! After putting them on though, these things are awesome. I may not put on anything else on my feet until summer rolls around. They are comfortable right out of the box which is a big plus over 75% of the work boots on the market!

Trust me, your upper ankle area will hurt for a week or so.

 

[Michigan Planner]

Originally Posted by asdf

Trust me, your upper ankle area will hurt for a week or so.
Luckily(?) I went through six-years of wearing various combat boots non-stop while in the Marine Corps and have a nice collection of thicker socks that are great for boots. My feet and ankles were destroyed years ago... I can take whatever these Katahdins can throw at me!

 

[EuroCyclist]

long time creeper, first time poster...
after looking for new boots I was going to splurge on red wings but you guys have convinced me to buy a pair of these instead. excited to see what all the hype is about.

 

[asdf]

Originally Posted by Michigan Planner

Luckily(?) I went through six-years of wearing various combat boots non-stop while in the Marine Corps and have a nice collection of thicker socks that are great for boots. My feet and ankles were destroyed years ago... I can take whatever these Katahdins can throw at me!

Hah, either way, the temporary pain is worth it!

 

[porcelain monkey]

Originally Posted by lemmywinks

So SnoSeal helps keep snow out? What does **** like Obenaufs do?

It helps keep snow out.