Every winter I say I am going to shout myself some - but end up with old sneakers.
Any recommendations as I simply have to continue gardening in all weathers this winter/spring as we have our son getting married at our place beginning of Jan.
I would prefer ankle ones as I have tried the mid calf but they annoy me terribly when I want to crouch.
What do you year round gardeners wear please.
veejay13,
Apr 19, 12:51am
Ankle gummies here.
shanreagh,
Apr 19, 2:45am
Me too. Old as the hills with velcro closing and fake sheepskin round the top. Good though as they are gumboots and not too heavy. I also have some old trainers for when it is drier. still with tread on them.Good socks are essential.
westigal,
Apr 19, 3:11pm
Ankle gummies here too, and for extra warmth I keep last years boot socks and chop them off at the ankle bone line, and then use them as a boot muff, going over the top of my boot and up onto my shin. Keeps the drafts out and jeans dry in long grass. For summer I have a pair of boots that I have cut back even lower, more like shoes. Find trainers still get wet even in summer.
rumpelstiltskin,
Apr 19, 6:57pm
Muck boots, by Swanndri. I have the 'daily gardening shoes' - very comfy and durable.
as long as they are not made by skellerup,ive gone through 2 pairs gumboots in three years,we paid good dollars for them to find they are made in china,but will never buy skellerup again absolutely crap.
lilyfield,
Apr 20, 12:48am
can,t beat Red Bands.Had mine over 30 years, worn a LOT! Still do in he garden even tho the heels are down, but no leaks yet.
payntr,
Apr 20, 2:04am
skellerup? lol
sallybess,
Apr 20, 3:34am
Try a pair of Boonies from Gubba, I wear them for gardening they are great.
mrploppy,
Apr 20, 3:38am
I go to the Warehouse & get a pair of cheap ski boots. Fully sealed & lined, waterproof, very warm to wear.
strathview,
Apr 20, 1:13pm
Saddlery warehouse have ankle boots.
icefinery,
Apr 20, 2:41pm
Red Bands are the best.
devine-spark,
Apr 20, 2:48pm
Muck boots for me too. I love them!
thistle4,
Apr 20, 8:44pm
Croc gumboots here, very lightweight which I like.
maynard9,
Apr 20, 10:15pm
Thanks heaps for all the feedback. Very helpful
catznznz,
Jan 27, 9:11pm
Bogs ankle boots great comfy and lasting well .Wear them all the time gardening and mowing lawns. Would definitely buy them again . Great deal on them when Palmers has a sale :) well worth the money
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