And here are three generations of Chippewa “engineer” boots (which were sometimes sold under L.L. Bean branding). These are my work horses and have been out of production for a number of years, so I try to keep a pair always in reserve from eBay.
i’ve lost track a little bit of the years, but basically, from right to left: (1) the first pair I bought, worn often for about 10 years (reheeled once) and now my yard boots, (2) that pair’s replacement and currently in regular use for the last 8 years or so, and (3) the lightly used pair waiting for their turn on regular duty.