Question Regarding LL Bean Boots

[Dinitrophenol Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dinitrophenol]

Could someone please enlighten me as to the difference between these two pairs of boots? They seem remarkably similar to me.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31180...-bean-boots-10

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/33171?feat=0-ppxs&dds=y

Thanks for your time.

[Ragu Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ragu]

Tongue shape and color of the stitching is what I saw; other than the obvious price difference.

[LesserBlackDog Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close LesserBlackDog]

Based on the description, one of them has waterproof leather and the other doesn't. I wouldn't spend an extra $10 for waterproof leather - waterproofing your own pac boots is pretty easy to do.

[mrusso27 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mrusso27]

Just to add to the previous comments. IMO the biggest difference is the soles. The hunting boot is intended to have a sole which is softer and easier to feel the ground which would be important while hunting where you are treading lightly/quietly.

[saleen Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close saleen]

Whereas the bean boot has a sole designed for city wear for the most part. Likely more durable.

[Fred G. Unn Dappered Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close Fred G. Unn]

BTW, you know to size waaayy down right? At least 1 full size.