Not heavy-duty muck, just average garden muck. I got some old Cabela’s boots. They are all rubber outside, ankle high, slip on and have some type of half-ass lining and pad on the bottom. I added innersoles for more support. They are uncomfortable for long work, but doable for a couple of hours.
What do you use?
got a pair of sloggers like this.
These are what I wear and seem to last the absolute best, though I do put better insoles in.
Clogs when I just step out for a few, or tenny runners if I’m going to be there a while or need to climb a tree or ladder.
My wife is a big sloggers fan. I use old regular boots.
50 percent of the time i wear Crocs.
45 percent i wear Ariat Rebar (the most comfortable work boot i have ever had).
I applied SNO SEAL 3 years ago and once since… they are waterproof up past the last eyelet. They have been bulletproof except that i have put so many miles on the soles that they are slick now. I could play basketball in them right now. Or wear them for 18 hrs straight with no complaints.
I have some Dryshod boots now that i dont like… but i will wear them when doing ditches or walking thru creeks.
I plan on getting some Muck Edgewaters within the next few months.
I had a pair of Muck Arctic that lasted 2 years, they were decent, but it bugs me they don’t come in half sizes. I got a deal on a similar boot by Boss and they’re terrible, they were leaking before they were a year old. I’ll go back to Muck or may try a pair of LaCrosse from the local dairy co-op, both are in the $180 range now, ouch.
Sorel out and about boots. I don’t think they’re made anymore, but I find new/once used ones on eBay. Love them. Tall enough not to get crap in but low enough to not be dying in summer, flexible soles, last a long time.
Side note- ALL my favorite shoes have been discontinued over the years, and so I’ve become an expert ebay shoe shopper. You just need clear pictures of the sole and lining and you can pretty easily tell what was worn once. Vinegar or even ammonia soak if they smell (this is rare) and throw them in the wash (always).
Seems like I have the same luck with shoes/boots. I find a boot/shoe I really like then when it comes time to buy another pair the same one(s) are no longer available or they change the model to " make it better", yet it never is better.
Yes! They “improve” it until it’s utterly horrible. But, you can find them being resold on ebay…
I have 2 pairs of weather resistant boots from Walmart that I mostly wear for my 1-2 hour visits to my orchard. They have good sole grips that prevent slipping. Most of the footwear listed previously are much better quality. I had never considered wearing Crocks until about 6 months ago when my grandson had them on when he visited. Got me 2 pair of crocks and love them for wearing around the house and yard.
I wear footwear that have a safety toe. I wear these industrial boots from Honeywell. They’re basic and the price point reflects that, but are durable and easy to clean. They are not lined and therefore inappropriate for winter, though.
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Believe it of not, I usually just wear some Birkenstock Arizona EVA sandals in the garden, sometimes with cotton socks. it looks ridiculous with socks on but it works to keep my feet cool and shaded.
if I’m spending a lot of time outside, I wear my Jim Green Razorbacks with custom orthotics
I should probably pick up some easy slip on rubber ankle boots at some point.
For years, I work Muck Chore boots, every day, while slogging around in the mud, feeding cows. Could usually get 2 years out of a pair before they developed leaks.
Last pair I bought were Hisea brand… comparable to the Muck boots in all respects, but significantly cheaper. Sold the cows in '19, so they don’t get used as hard as the old Mucks did, and I think the pair I’m wearing now is probably 4-5 years old.
I usually wear Bean ducks in the gardens in March/April/May. By June i’m wearing flip flops or some cheap Skechers step-ins in the garden unless im moving heavy material or working in the brush. The step-ins are great for getting on and off quickly without a mess on a muddy day. Hands Free Slip-ins Technology | SKECHERS
