FREEPORT, Maine — L.L. Bean’s latest version of its iconic boot features something old and something borrowed to make something new.
The Maine-based retailer is partnering with outdoor gear startup Flowfold for the first co-branded version of the boot.
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The boots will feature L.L. Bean’s traditional rubber bottom along with recycled sailcloth sourced by Flowfold for the upper part of the boot.
L.L. Bean has shown a willingness in recent years to experiment with different colors and materials for its boot, first produced in 1912. A spokeswoman said co-branded boot is a small-batch version with only about 3,500 pairs being produced.
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