I never owned a pair, but my daughters do. Seems to be a fashion requirement at school.
Glad to see these are still made in the USA. it would be a temptation to try to save 10-20% to make these in China, but that short term gain would ultimately destroy the brand. Not because China would have bad quality - but that once they moved, LL Bean will have destroyed its character and soul, and the brand would reflect it before too long.
I have a pair of Rockports that I have had for 18 years or so. Still fit great though they need to be resoled. A good pair of shoes / boots cant be beat. Well worth the investment of $120.