My Bean Mocs just came in today. I wear an 11 in my Bean bluchers and didn't know to size down in the Bean boots...oops. My brother wears a 13 and even his feet felt loose in them. So if I plan on wearing my mocs with light socks or barefoot coming this Spring time, should I size down two sizes or one?
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My Bean Mocs just came in today. I wear an 11 in my Bean bluchers and didn't know to size down in the Bean boots...oops. My brother wears a 13 and even his feet felt loose in them. So if I plan on wearing my mocs with light socks or barefoot coming this Spring time, should I size down two sizes or one?
Call them for a quick exchange. Bean does a good job of explaining their sizing...
L.L.Bean Boot Fit Information
The fit of the L.L.Bean Boot is generous to allow for insulation in cold weather.
To wear with light or midweight socks: If you wear a whole size, order one size down from your normal size. If you wear a half size, order one and a half sizes down.
Example: If you wear either a 9 or a 9½, order a size 8.
To wear with heavyweight socks: If you wear a whole size, order your normal size. If you wear a half size, order the next whole size down.
Example: If you wear either a 9 or a 9½, order a size 9.
L.L.Bean Boot Fit Information
The fit of the L.L.Bean Boot is generous to allow for insulation in cold weather.
To wear with light or midweight socks: If you wear a whole size, order one size down from your normal size. If you wear a half size, order one and a half sizes down.
Example: If you wear either a 9 or a 9½, order a size 8.
To wear with heavyweight socks: If you wear a whole size, order your normal size. If you wear a half size, order the next whole size down.
Example: If you wear either a 9 or a 9½, order a size 9.
Thanks man, I saw that but was wondering if anyone had real world experience. The size 11s that came seems unnaturally large, even to account for wool socks, so if I sized down then would it still be huge for wearing barefoot(?) Maybe it was a defected show? Anyway I'll probably go with the size 10 when I ship back shoes and hope for the best.
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I size down 1.5 sizes and I can still wear them with regular or kind-of-thick socks. This seems to be perfect and at least for my feet, I don't need the super-thick socks to keep warm.
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I opted for the narrow width as well. It made a huge difference.
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I was just going to make a post about this. Back in college I wore these incessantly, not just for wet weather but seemingly all through winter---they were Sporto brand, an 80s holdover that I carried well into the 90s. I lost the pair sometime during the dot-com boom and I've been looking for them all this century, plugging in "sporto" to eBay from time to time, hoping for something without much wear.
I'm so glad I never found anything because when I got the new LL Bean catalog a few weeks ago I decided to try their mocs ... which are, after all, the boot that the 80s Sporto "duck boots" were simply a trendy copy of.
Now I know that LL Bean is mentioned quite frequently on this forum but I've somehow completely avoided them for years, thinking cynically that they were just another corporate zombie---a trademark and logo from the past, dead and carrying on only in its image. But at least as far as these rubber mocs go, I see that my suspicion is completely wrong. These things are nice and sturdy, and with a pair of Wigwams they keep my feet quite toasty. They're still made in USA. Made in Maine, actually, and they look and feel every bit as good as my ancient 80s pair from high school. Actually these new ones even seem a bit better, with a nice cable-link pattern on the sole and the back label doesn't seem to be weakly glued on as in the old Sporto.
I am tremendously happy with them. I also think they're a very good deal---advertised at $59 a pair (link below), but you get a $10 gift card when you order, plus shipping is free. And using the cashback referrals that I have, I was able to grab maybe 5% off the top of that. And furthermore, if you apply for a Bean credit card, you'll also be able to return or exchange them (or any Bean item you buy) at any time, for free return shipping. So I'm really happy & impressed by all this and am glad to have my favorite college-day winter boots again. (Now to only find that Jeep Grand Wagoneer before winter is out ...)
Now, the questions/comments:
* I took the catalog advice and ordered a half-size smaller. The fit is still very loose. With heavy Wigwams, my heels still want to lift right out of the shoe. First thought had been "oh great I've gotta exchange these" but after a few days of lumbering around in them I'm getting used to them and now they feel ok to me. Any thoughts? Should they feel a bit looser than normal shoes?
* How do you tie these? I remember the preppy way to do em in the 80s was to curl the laces somehow. I had some Bass slipons whose leather laces were curled up in this fashion and then when I got the Sporto duck boots I remember doing the same with them. These came with the leather laces tied in the usual knot, and I'm not sure if I'll keep them like this or do that "curl" thing. (I don't remember how to do that, actually, so I'd need some help from the board---do any of you know what I'm talking about?)
* Pic in the footwear thread right now.
https://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/s...toreId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=503394&feat=503394-tn&cat4=505553
I'm so glad I never found anything because when I got the new LL Bean catalog a few weeks ago I decided to try their mocs ... which are, after all, the boot that the 80s Sporto "duck boots" were simply a trendy copy of.
Now I know that LL Bean is mentioned quite frequently on this forum but I've somehow completely avoided them for years, thinking cynically that they were just another corporate zombie---a trademark and logo from the past, dead and carrying on only in its image. But at least as far as these rubber mocs go, I see that my suspicion is completely wrong. These things are nice and sturdy, and with a pair of Wigwams they keep my feet quite toasty. They're still made in USA. Made in Maine, actually, and they look and feel every bit as good as my ancient 80s pair from high school. Actually these new ones even seem a bit better, with a nice cable-link pattern on the sole and the back label doesn't seem to be weakly glued on as in the old Sporto.
I am tremendously happy with them. I also think they're a very good deal---advertised at $59 a pair (link below), but you get a $10 gift card when you order, plus shipping is free. And using the cashback referrals that I have, I was able to grab maybe 5% off the top of that. And furthermore, if you apply for a Bean credit card, you'll also be able to return or exchange them (or any Bean item you buy) at any time, for free return shipping. So I'm really happy & impressed by all this and am glad to have my favorite college-day winter boots again. (Now to only find that Jeep Grand Wagoneer before winter is out ...)
Now, the questions/comments:
* I took the catalog advice and ordered a half-size smaller. The fit is still very loose. With heavy Wigwams, my heels still want to lift right out of the shoe. First thought had been "oh great I've gotta exchange these" but after a few days of lumbering around in them I'm getting used to them and now they feel ok to me. Any thoughts? Should they feel a bit looser than normal shoes?
* How do you tie these? I remember the preppy way to do em in the 80s was to curl the laces somehow. I had some Bass slipons whose leather laces were curled up in this fashion and then when I got the Sporto duck boots I remember doing the same with them. These came with the leather laces tied in the usual knot, and I'm not sure if I'll keep them like this or do that "curl" thing. (I don't remember how to do that, actually, so I'd need some help from the board---do any of you know what I'm talking about?)
* Pic in the footwear thread right now.
https://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/s...toreId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=503394&feat=503394-tn&cat4=505553
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Funny this should come up. I'm currently wearing a pair of the 10" Bean Boots that I've had for about 10 years, and they've always been too big (I'm usually an 11.5, and I think I must have ordered 12s, although I can't find any size info on these). Basically the same experience as this:
FWIW, I placed an order last night for a pair of these in 11. I've become quite adept at trudging around in these, but every winter, I go a little nuts when I remember that they just don't fit. I would personally recommend ordering a smaller size.
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I sized down on a recent pair of LLB vintage Maine Hunting 10" boots and find that it gives me surer footing on snow and ice - lots of the students around Greenville wear duck boots the way TradMichael describes - all the time when the weather is even slightly cool or wet and the girls wear the fashionable wellies.
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I am working on wearing out my second and third pairs of Bean Boots/mocs, respectively. My first pair of Bean Hunting Boots were recrafted once and I had them for 10 to 12 years, wearing them frequently under varying conditions. In my experience, the rubber foot/sole of the boots is very durable and can endure hard use...wear them as you please. They can take it!
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I agree with Eagle -- they can take the abuse and day-to-day wear and tear.I am working on wearing out my second and third pairs of Bean Boots/mocs, respectively. My first pair of Bean Hunting Boots were recrafted once and I had them for 10 to 12 years, wearing them frequently under varying conditions. In my experience, the rubber foot/sole of the boots is very durable and can endure hard use...wear them as you please. They can take it!
Also, as has been discussed, they do run small. I went down 1 1/2 sizes in the Bean rubber mocs.
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I believe it -- I'm an 8.5 or 9 and wear the 7EE Bean mocs.
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I have a question regarding the Rubber Moc:
As far as I understand, sizing down at least one size is recommended (see above).
Does that apply to Width as well?
For example, I wear a 9 E in Sebago Penny Loafers, should I get a 8 B if i am planning on wearing the Mocs with thin socks?
As far as I understand, sizing down at least one size is recommended (see above).
Does that apply to Width as well?
For example, I wear a 9 E in Sebago Penny Loafers, should I get a 8 B if i am planning on wearing the Mocs with thin socks?
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I don't think an 8 "B" is an option. They do have an 8 "Narrow" which might work for you... It's a tricky fit/shoe and either way, I can't imagine having a comfortable yet totally secure fit. Mine have a little heel slippage with thin socks and if I were to go another half size down, my toes wouldn't have enough room. I think the minimal heel slippage adds to their clunky charm, though.
+1. Order your normal width. (Actually, many have reported that the Bean Boot forefoot is a bit on the narrow side, if anything.) Heel slippage is the name of the game. You just get oddly used to it.
OT.
On Sunday I ordered a pair of Bean "heavy duty handsewn bluchers" in 9.5.
I usually wear a 9 to 9.5. Should I assume that these will be way too big, or is that unique to the boots. I don't have the option of returning them (I already paid $45 to ship to Australia).
On Sunday I ordered a pair of Bean "heavy duty handsewn bluchers" in 9.5.
I usually wear a 9 to 9.5. Should I assume that these will be way too big, or is that unique to the boots. I don't have the option of returning them (I already paid $45 to ship to Australia).
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