L.L.Bean

Bean Boots Rubber Moc

Men's

I've had 4 of these model boots over my 50 years of being a loyal Beans customer. Very disappointed in their new offering. The new version now sold as their low cut Bean boot has no heal grabbing tools since it doesn't narrow at the heal, wrap the ankle with the padded collar any more, or have as high a front lacing/closure set up. You can probably pull the laces very tight, but then they would cut your instep and rub your heal. They're more like slippers than useful outdoor shoes. The heels are now nearly vertical and don't hold the heel down when walking. The laces are further forward and lower so the laces don't hold the foot in the shoe but allow it to work more like a slipper and flip flop off on each step. The laces look like they might tighten the heel, if tied tightly enough, but since the shoe body is stiff rubber that's not possible and if the laces were very tight they'd pinch the arch skin on each step. This is a fashion design, not an outdoor shoe. Avoid it at all cost. It's worthless.