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Offline Jadler311

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Bean Boots
« on: Mar 02, 2015, 12:53 PM »
Just finally ripped an old pair of boots after a good 10 years of hard use. Looking to get a new pair of bean boots but torn between the Maine Pac Boot and the Technical Big Game Boot. Any suggestions?




Thanks!!

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Offline weskeagclouser

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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #1 on: Mar 02, 2015, 01:05 PM »
If the lower ripped, Bean's will put new rubbers on your leather upper for around $30.
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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #2 on: Mar 02, 2015, 01:12 PM »
I replaced an old pair of ll bean pac boots with the current model two or three years ago, and have been very happy with them.  Treads are a big improvement over the old chain link type soles.  I do tend to get a fair amount of condensation from my sweaty feet, but I think that's unavoidable with waterproof boots. Make sure you buy them big enough for a couple of pairs of wool socks.  So far I've fished in them down to 15 below with no shelter and I haven't been cold yet.
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Offline Shrinkage

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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #3 on: Mar 02, 2015, 02:09 PM »
 Buy em and try em.
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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #4 on: Mar 02, 2015, 02:31 PM »
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Offline fishingsurveyor

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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #5 on: Mar 02, 2015, 02:45 PM »
I have a pair of the LL Bean Old Pac boots. I love them. the sole gets you up off the ice. they are a bit on the heavy side but have never had cold feet. I replaced the liners a few years back and got the liners that wick the moisture away from your feet. I put them on the boot dryer over night and they are ready to go in the morning
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Offline Jadler311

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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #6 on: Mar 02, 2015, 03:03 PM »
Great info. Thanks!
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Offline Shrinkage

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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #7 on: Mar 02, 2015, 07:23 PM »
What's up with the trolls?
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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #8 on: Mar 02, 2015, 07:29 PM »
Get the Technical Big Game boots. The footbed gives much better support so you will be more comfortable and less tired after being on your feet all day. They lace to the toe for a better fit and the BOA makes it easy to make adjustments with gloves and no laces to come untied. The Gore-tex liner will keep your feet dryer than pac boots. They are not as heavily insulated as the pacs but will be warm enough down to the -20s. Don't overdo the socks. One pair of wool blend socks with or without a very thin wicking liner sock is all you need. The boots should fit your feet, not your feet plus multiple socks. I work on the snow at a ski resort and have tried different boots over the years. I bought something similar to those boots this year and it has been a huge improvement over any rubber bottom pac boots I have ever owned.
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Re: Bean Boots
« Reply #9 on: Mar 02, 2015, 08:51 PM »
Shrink- the trolls were for your thoughtful response  :)

9huskies- thanks a lot! That's great to know. I was leaning that way, but I think that seals the deal.  :tipup:
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