Jack Weaver assembles boots at the L.L. Bean boot factory in Brunswick. Sales of the classic hunting boots are projected at 600,000 for 2016-17.

Boots sit on a rack awaiting packaging at the Brunswick factory.

Chris Simmons cuts leather gussets for L.L. Bean boots.

Workers at the L.L. Bean boot factory in Brunswick observe a moment of silence to note the one-year anniversary of the passing of former company president Leon Gorman.

Old boots sit on a rack awaiting repairs at the L.L. Bean boot factory.

Weaver works among assorted boots of sizes, styles and colors in the Brunswick factory.

Linda Karkos inspects Maine hunting shoes before packaging them.