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We donned these gardening shoes for hours while testing and doing moderate yard work.
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Here are the best options in a range of styles for every gardener.
On top of durability and quality construction, we added “stylish” to our love-these list.
The simple pattern matches any occasion, whether it’s a day spentin the gardenor strolling around yourlocal nursery.
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They feel much more maneuverable than other clunky and heavy gardening shoes.
This dissipates almost immediately after one use outside, though.
you’ve got the option to quickly slip them on before heading outto gather vegetablesorwater the garden.
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While dirt can get into the holes, we hosed them down after gardening for a quick fix.
Their lightweight material and pleasant feel didn’t rub or feel tight on our achy feet.
These look like high-end sneakers but are waterproof and much grippier.
The Amoji Unisex Garden Clogs helped keep us from slipping and sliding in the garden.The Spruce
Impressively, their waterproof qualities remain unchanged from our initial testing.
They are extremely watertight, dependable, and a good gardening shoe for wetter climates.
Although these boots are advertised as being easy to clean, that’s not how we would describe them.
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Dirt did get stuck in the soles, which was a bit tough to clean.
They also protected our feet as we used a rotary cultivator that churned up lots of mud.
We think these boots are a much lighter pair compared to traditional “muck” boots and work boots.
These Crocs Classic Clogs are super easy to hose off and clean after a day of gardening.PHOTO: The Spruce
They supported our feet while doing a range of different gardening tasks and didn’t leak at all.
They tend to run small, so the company recommends sizing up if you’re between sizes.
They’re also very stuffy and offer no breathability in hot conditions.
We spent over 68 hours wearing the shoes before reporting the initial results.
Coverage
Gardening shoes most often come as either boots or clogs.
Whatever coverage you choose, venture to pick something with good tread.
Material
Rubber is the gold standard for keeping feet dry and happy.
Ourbest arch supportpick, theNaturalizer Marianne Slip-on Loafer, is a breathable pair that is good for light gardening.
Socks that wick away moisture are best.
Pull out the insole if its removable.
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The L.L.Bean Wellie Sport Shoes kept water out of our feet when watering our beds.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Original Muck Boot Company Women’s Boots are perfect for gardening on rainy days.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Xtratuf x Salmon Sisters Boots are extremely sturdy and never let water in once.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Naturalizer Women’s Marianne Loafer cleaned easily and gave us support during garden tasks.The Spruce
Great gardening shoes should protect you from dirt and dampness.The Spruce
