Old Town Canoes, many models and styles, Made in Old Town, Maine (off to a good start)Īqua Bound Kayak paddles, Made in the U.S.A. Well, I was feeling really good at this point, and was looking forward to my trip to the store to do some investigating and find out where their products are made now. My next question was does it say where it was made? She looked and said, "Made in the U.S.A." Pretty impressive, 14 years of use and still going. I called her and asked if she still has it, not only does she still have it–she's still is using it. It was $24.99, in 1997, kind of pricey back in the day. It had to be green with white monogram initials (school colors a must). Bean Book Bag to lug her books and whatever else it would hold back and forth to school. When my daughter was in Junior high it was brought to my attention that she required a L.L. Bean store in Freeport, Maine, mostly as gift for friends and relatives back in the early 90’s. Bean: They are an icon here in Maine, and sell everything from Hunting Boots to Flannel Shirts and book bags for students. Now for a little of my early experience with L.L. Bean began, its guiding principleshave remained the same: an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and a firm belief in the value of authenticity. began selling direct to retail customers, attracting customers from around the world to his flagship store in downtown Freeport.Although almost 100 years have passed since L.L. We guarantee them to give perfect satisfaction in every way." To this day L.L.Bean backs its products with the same quality guarantee.īy the time Model Ts were rolling along the streets of Freeport, L.L.'s three-page fliers had become thick catalogs full of field-tested gear, all-weather outerwear and men's and women's clothing "designed for comfort as well as style." Besides doing brisk mail-order business, L.L. The Maine Hunting Shoe is designed by a hunter who has tramped the Maine woods for the last 18 years. A 1912 flyer proclaimed: "You cannot expect success hunting deer or moose if your feet are not properly dressed. The first Maine Hunting Shoes were sold exclusively via mail order. This ingenious invention – the Maine Hunting Shoe – changed outdoor footwear forever and, a year later, began one of the most successful family-run businesses in the country. He enlisted a local cobbler to stitch supple leather uppers to waterproof rubber boots, creating a comfortable, functional boot for exploring the Maine woods. In 1911 an avid outdoorsman named Leon Leonwood (L.L.) Bean returned from a hunting trip with cold, damp feet and a revolutionary idea. Bean to see just how much of the products they are selling are still Manufactured in either Maine or the good old U.S.A.īut first, a brief History of L.L. On a recent trip to town, I decided to check in at L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport, ME to find out. Bean - a company that prides itself on selling “American” goods measure up?Īlliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Field Coordinator Dan Lawson decided to hit the shelves of L.L. We’ve blogged before about the lack of American-made goods at large chain retailers like Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target. Bean?ĮDITOR'S UPDATE: Since this post was originally published there's been more news about the American outdoor gear company.Īugust 2011: Bean Boots are still made in America.įor more American made fashion, visit our Fashion Friday blog.
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