Whether you are an avid planter or just starting out with your petunias, it is important that you are comfortable and safe in the garden. Garden boots prevent your feet from getting wet while you weeding and watering your plants and also provide an extra layer of insulation against cold temperatures.
Experts recommend investing in quality boots that you can wear for multiple seasons – look for a pair that are weatherproof, waterproof, and comfortable. These shoes are made dirty so make sure they are easy to clean as you probably won’t want to find dirt all over the house.
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Best garden boots of 2021
Here are some of the best garden boot options out there right now – each one is waterproof, weatherproof, and easy to clean according to our expert guidance.
Best gardening boot: moors
Moore Sauvie Slip On Boot
In our previous gardening tool buying guide, experts picked Bogs as the best gardening boot. These slip-on boots are waterproof and have a padded sole to keep your feet comfortable. They are available in colors like mocha, sage, and black. Bogs also sells clogs, chelsea boots, ankle boots, rain boots, and more for gardening.
Best durable garden boot: Timberland
Timberland Ledge Mid waterproof boot
These laced garden boots, available for both men and women, are made from 100 percent leather and have a rubber sole that makes them both waterproof and weatherproof. They are also extremely durable and can be worn in the garden as well as on the hiking trail. These boots have an average rating of 4.5 stars from more than 33,400 reviews on Amazon.
Best ankle garden boot: Muck Boot
Muck Boot Women’s Muck Originals Ankle
These rubber ankle boots are waterproof and weatherproof and have synthetic rubber sides that bend easily so that they can be easily put on and taken off. The insole of the shoe is made of memory foam for maximum comfort. These shoes are available in four colors: Black Plaid, Black, White and Brown.
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Best large garden boot: Hunter
Hunter Original Tall rain boots
Do you want more protection from dirt? These classic boots are available in both men’s and women’s sizes and in over a dozen different colors. They are coated with latex and have a rubble sole that makes them both waterproof and weatherproof. They have a woven nylon lining for a comfortable fit. Wearers can tighten the buckle at the top to prevent dirt and water from entering. Hunter also sells clogs and short rain boots.
Best clog garden boot: Birkenstock
Super Birki Birkenstock
The classic, simple design of these clogs makes them easy to put on and take off after a stay in the garden. This waterproof shoe is coated with polyurethane, a material that is both dirt-repellent and oil and grease-resistant. These shoes are also available in seven different colors, including black, yellow and red. In addition to the famous open sandals, Birkenstock also makes rain boots for the calf.
Best garden apartments: Chooka
Chooka women waterproof ballet flats
These waterproof flats are more stylish and lighter than your average garden boot, but still offer protection from the elements. They come with a ridged rubber sole to provide traction while you weeding and watering your plants. Apartments come in two designs: black and polka dot. If you are looking for similarly styled rain boots, Chooka offers many different styles of boots in short and medium calf heights.
Best Affordable Gardening Boot: Slogger
Sloggers women’s waterproof rain and garden boots
These colorful boots, which are highly rated on Amazon, have many of the features of the other boots on this list without the high sticker price. They are waterproof and have an extra wide opening to tuck your pants into while you garden. You can easily clean these boots by wiping them with a damp cloth. The insole can be removed for machine washing.
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