Gardening in Slippers: New Poems for Garden Lovers

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In addition to comfort, these boots are also functional thanks to their waterproof rubber exterior and deep tread, which prevented us from slipping in wet conditions. If gardening shoes do not have either of these materials as the primary material in the shoe, especially rubber, they will be harder to clean and will likely break down more over time. The gardening shoes received high scores across the board, and we particularly appreciated the pair’s quality and design.

We liked the pattern of the holes on this pair of clogs because it allowed less dirt and debris into the shoe compared to other garden shoes with holes that we tested. We then washed the shoes to see how easy they were to clean and noted whether they needed additional attention after being hosed off.Many folks love being able to go from the garden to various other outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or rainy-day adventures in their Sloggers,” Dubow says. The Native Shoes Remix Project recycles old shoes and donates the materials to be used in projects like playgrounds, insulation and more.

While the ankle boot design may not be quite as easy to slip on and off as a clog, it’s still pretty close — and has the added benefit of protecting your ankles from thorns, twigs and other potential garden hazards. Although these boots are advertised as being easy to clean, mud and dirt got really stuck in the sole and required more work to remove. However, that tight fit also means it may take a bit of wiggling to slip your feet into them, so we appreciated the handy pull tab.

They’re a very simple slip-on style, however, which allowed us to easily take them on and off, something we appreciated when quickly harvesting produce.

The shoes received a lower score for quality, as we noted there are no straps and they’re made of a lightweight, waterproof foam material. After being worn for a long walk on concrete, the shoes showed signs of wear on the logo and creasing on the top. Daisy May Cooper looks slimmer than ever in leggings as she steps out with her brother Charlie following marriage split and says: 'That's divorce for you! If you're a little unsteady on your feet don't worry, when used as bin shoes the grippy tread reduces chances of you slipping!For men, the Kicker Rain Chelsea II style offers a very similar look and the same key benefits as the Sweetpea. Lightweight, stylish and practical, our waterproof garden shoes are available in all popular sizes for men, women and even the kids. Given the holes in the shoes, these are best for warmer weather when you don’t mind going without socks and getting your feet wet in the process (watering your plants and cooling yourself off at once: a win-win). Throughout our testing, we wore these to keep our feet dry while using a pressure washer, during a heavy thunderstorm, and even when our basement flooded, so we’re confident these will hold up in muddy or mucky conditions.