Brian Davis/Wooden Sleepers The boots are assembled by hand, requiring the work of dedicated stitchers who are trained for half a year before stepping up to the task. “To this day, we’re proud that ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For the past several years L.L.Bean's Original Bean Boot has consistently sold out. We spoke with Business Insider reporters to find out why they are so obsessed ...

A prime example is one of America’s oldest and most beloved: L.L.Bean. L.L.Bean has been refurbishing Bean Boots, often by replacing the lower half, for decades now. Photo by Mykim Dang for Gear ...