I was making a joke🤷🏽

Short answer; they're not special. I've found better quality boots from other brands for half the price. You're paying for a name.

I had a pair as a child when they were actually affordable, a gift, I think from a family member. The upper leather seams ripped and tore at the tops of my feet, my toes froze because the rubber part wasn't insulated, I slipped on the ice in second grade and split my chin open and swore Off LL Bean for life.

Good catch!

Oh no there's plenty of meth.