Why LL Bean Makes the Most Iconic Waterproof Boot of All Time

* CHICAGO, NOV 6-7, go to the @stitchdown expo! https://www.stitchdownexpo.com/ * All Episodes of the Most Iconic Boots: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc58LjihD8hc * The Bean Boot is still sold! Behold: https://fave.co/4dICCTy * Here's @HemingwayJones' 30-year review that we show: https://youtu.be/6lFHrvSF2nY The most iconic waterproof boot of all time is the Bean Boot. In a world of resoleable boots that are very water _resistant_ but not water _proof_, the Bean Boot is unusual for being waterproof, Gore-Tex-free, and surprisingly light and easy to wear. For this second entry in our five-part series on the world's most iconic boots, Ben from Stitchdown.com joins me to discuss the history, durability, comfort, and influence of the Bean Boot — which is still made in Maine. 00:00 How we chose these boots 01:19 The Bean Boot’s history 04:04 Are Bean Boots comfortable? 05:18 Are Bean boots resoleable? 06:08 The Bean Boot today 07:52 Why the Bean Boot is so iconic