Hate Having Gross Feet After Gardening? You Need a Pair of These Waterproof Shoes (2024)

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 6.5-12.5 and Men's 5-13
• Color choices: 4

These garden shoes from Kujo, which look identical for men and women, have one of the widest size ranges available in this footwear category. We like that they look and feel like regular shoes — the upper part has a breathable mesh construction, while the sole is ruggedly sturdy and waterproof.

These meticulously designed shoes are ideal for users who suffer from plantar fasciitis or who need contoured arch support that many slip-on clogs just don't offer. Many reviews also tout their lightweight build and note that their deep tread also makes them a great hiking-boot alternative.

No matter what level of gardening or yard work you're doing, they're up for the challenge.

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Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 6-17 and Men's 4-15
• Color choices: 3

These rubbery slip-on garden shoes may look simple, but true to Crocs form, they're also super comfortable. Reviewers who are on their feet all day long swear by their supportive build. These shoes lack the holes that traditional Crocs have, so you can wear them with or without socks.

Made of the brand’s proprietary Croslite material, these shoes are lightweight, flexible, and washable — basically, everything you’d want in a garden shoe. It’s worth noting that if you wear these occasionally for weekend yardwork, they’ll last you a long time. But if they’re your daily go-to shoe, users say they have a lifespan of about 2 years before wearing out in the heels.

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• Size range: Women's 5-11
• Color choices: 2

When you want to get the dirty work done while still feeling aesthetically on-point, these shoes are classic and built to last.

From the rain boot aficionados at Hunter, these garden shoes are constructed of waterproof rubber with treaded soles for a nonslip grip. Their warm cloth lining also eliminates the need to wear socks while working out in a muddy yard.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 6.5-16 and Men's 4.5-14
• Color choices: 24

While clogs are nice for slipping on with no muss, no fuss, if you prefer walking around in shoes that have a back to them, get this sneaker style from Saguaro.

Made by a brand that's known for making water shoes and other footwear that's made to get wet, these garden shoes are made entirely of lightweight EVA to help ensure that they won't wear down. They have all-over perforations to help dry out any moisture that comes in contact with them.

Available in a huge selection of colors, the shoes are also unisex and even come in toddler and kid sizes.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 6-12
• Color choices: 2

Weeding your beds is hard work — make sure you’ve opted for footwear that won’t leave the inside of your shoes feeling grimy. These black boots from Bogs have a specialized lining that helps prevent odors, keeping them feeling fresher than your average work shoe.

Their flexible rubber construction is not only durable and sub-zero temperature-tested, but it also keeps your feet feeling comfortable and less restricted.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 7-15 and Men's 5-13
• Color choices: 11

In the hot and sticky months, the last thing you want to do is slip your feet into a pair of stifling rubber boots for an afternoon of watering the yard.

Lean into it by donning these affordable, water-resistant, open-weave garden clogs. They wash easily and dry much faster than other models, eliminating the fear of getting mildewy. All it takes is a quick hose-off to get them looking like new again.

Multiple users tout this simple shoe's comfortable, easy slip-on design but do note that the cheap price should be an indicator of its durability. When left to dry in the hot sun, these shoes tend to curl up and/or shrink, so be careful where you leave them.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 5-11 and Men's 7-14
• Color choices: 7

The all-weather classic, these slip-on, duck-boot-style garden shoes from L.L.Bean are individually handcrafted with high-quality standards in mind. For the all-terrain enthusiast, these mocs have chain-patterned treads and sloped rubber construction.

Plus, the full-grain leather detail lets moisture slide right off of it. Their seven available colors are equally timeless.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 5-15 and Men's 3-16
• Color choices: 1

For routine weed-pulling and transplanting, you probably won't need anything heavy-duty for your feet, but if you're working with machinery that presents a risk of injury, getting a pair of steel-toed boots is nonnegotiable.

These user-favorite Dunlop boots are fully waterproof, easy to clean, and painless to put on. Their rubbery PVC build is high-quality, offering plenty of protection without adding a lot of bulk and weight.

While these boots come in men's sizes, women who've reviewed them tout that they can easily size down to find their fit. However, if you need arch support, it's recommended that you buy gel insoles, as these don't have much to offer.

Key Specs

• Size range: Women's 5-11.5
• Color choices: 2

If you've owned garden clogs — particularly those made of any kind of cheap material — you know what happens after a few seasons of wear. The caked-on mud has changed the color (and smell) of the shoe forever, the edges begin to fray, and the soles begin to separate from too much exposure to moisture. Thankfully, the Super-Birkis are built to help ensure that doesn't happen.

The polyurethane exterior of these shoes can withstand being washed in temperatures up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Their removable microfiber interior is also washable to give these shoes a fresh and brand-new feel.