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Will Hunting's Around-The-House Shoe

Made entirely of real sheepskin shearling, the ankle high L.L. Bean Wicked Good Slippers are the indoor shoe for chilly winter days and long winter nights. The shearling conforms uniquely to your foot like memory foam and provides a super comfortable footbed. Additionally, the shearling will keep you warm no matter how cheap your roommate [...]

Designation: CWS (Crappy Weather Shoe)

The weather is turning quickly here in the Northeast. It’s starting to rain more; it’s colder. It’s only a matter of time before winter arrives. As this happens, the boat shoes and sandals we’ve been rocking all summer will no longer cut it. During last few rain storms here, we’ve been demoing L.L. Bean’s Gum [...]

You Can Thank Us for the Grunt Work Later

Based on all the fall wardrobe question’s we’ve been receiving from you lately, we came to the conclusion a fall roundup was in order. Done and done. In this Gear Patrol Roundup, we’ve taken the time to scour some of our favorite men’s brands (high and low), for unique, sharp, and warm sweaters that’ll match [...]

Stave off the winter wet weather with a pair of Shearling boots for the winter season. One of L.L.Bean’s basics, these boots have been made since 1912 and triple-stitched together one pair at a time in Maine. Whether you’re hunting, plowing the yard or just fighting a few blocks of soaked parking lots the L.L.Bean [...]

It’s inevitable, a man needs a bag. Between his mobile gear and product there’s little chance he’s going to fit it all in his pockets – not that we’d suggesting carrying around a lot of items there. First, it’s unsightly and second, it can be, ahem, misconstrued when walking. This sunwashed canvas bag from L.L. [...]