The LL Bean boot started with a pair of wet feet ... included a take on the Bean boot with a waxed canvas upper and a duck-print air mesh lining. The appetite for the versatile, sporty style ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For the past several years L.L.Bean's Original Bean Boot has consistently sold out. We spoke with Business Insider reporters to find out why they are so obsessed ...

And from humble roots, the instantly recognizable duck boot style has become a global juggernaut ... Harrys London Names Maud O'Keeffe Design Director The LL Bean boot started with a pair of wet feet.