Men。With an extra 6 inches of premium leather, our original L.L.Bean Boots handle the weather like nothing else. Premium waterproof leather upper. Steel shank for superior lateral and arch support. Improved upper molds to your leg for a custom fit. Laces not waterproof. Handstitched and checked for quality. Moccasin-like, flexible sole allows you to feel the forest floor Not designed to stay submerged in water. New sole provides improved traction and durability. With light or midweight socks: Whole sizes, order one size down. Half sizes, order 1½ size down. Example: 9 or 9½, order a size 8. With heavyweight socks: Whole sizes, order your normal size. Half sizes, order one size down. Example: 9 or 9½, order a size 9.