Womens Size 6 Designed by L.L. himself in 1912 as the original antidote to wet feet. While many duck boots on the market might look similar to L.L.Bean Boots, they lack the craftsmanship and the premium-quality materials that have allowed ours to stand the test of time. And since they're as rugged and hardworking as they were over 100 years ago, chances are you'll only ever need one pair.