Behind the Design: Our Legendary Bean Boots @llbean

Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Welcome to L.L.Bean Behind the Design, where we give you an insider’s look at how our team of designers and developers bring some of our most innovative products to life. In this episode, we speak to Brent V., Product Developer, for a deeper dive into our legendary Maine-made Bean Boot – an L.L.Bean original since 1912.

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0:00 Intro
0:19 History
0:56 Iconic Features
1:25 Meet Our Boot Makers
2:19 What’s New with the Bean Boot?
3:33 Field and Lab Testing
4:17 Types of Bean Boots
4:29 Conclusion

ABOUT L.L.BEAN

Welcome to the outside! At L.L.Bean, we design products that make it easier for families of all kinds to spend time outside together. For more than 100 years, we've recognized the benefits of getting outdoors and sharing the fresh air – because the only thing better than being outside is being outside together. #BeanOutsider

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