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While there is some obvious wear on the soles, we think they're still in great condition and appreciate how easy they are to rinse off.Gardening can be tough on shoes, with exposure to dirt, mud, wheelbarrow wheels, thorns, sharp tools and more,” Dubow says. Waterproof materials like rubber are more likely to cause blisters or chafing, but if you’re slipping on a pair of low profile clogs or gardening shoes with holed ventilation, socks are less critical. Throughout our testing, we considered the aesthetic and functional components of the gardening shoe designs, evaluating features like slip-resistant roles, pull-on taps, inner liner, and straps on slip-on styles. Gardening clogs are a fantastic addition to your front or back door, suitable for slipping on and off whenever you want to take the bins out, hang out your washing or do some garden work.

Advice from Our Experts How to Find Your Perfect Size How to Prevent Glove-Related Dermatitis What Are Anti-Vibration Gloves? Kostovick uses these types of gardening shoes for heavy-duty gardening work such as building beds, lugging compost, tackling brambles and stinging nettles, and working in wetter conditions. We appreciated the good arch support and cushioned soles, which made standing or crouching more endurable. Princess Anne beams as she officially opens equestrian college (and she can't resist making a fuss of the horses!Trade marks of The Royal Horticultural Society (Registered Charity No 222879/SC038262) used under licence from RHS Enterprises Limited. The exterior is made of a durable, rubber-like material that effectively prevents any kind of moisture from creeping into the interior of the shoe, even when hosed off after use. So, to help you garden in comfort, we asked expert gardeners what shoes are best when you’re down in the dirt.