So I have to admit that when it comes to work shoes, I really don't care about how much they cost or how they look as long as they work for what I need them to. However, lately that has not been the case. After a quick day of work shoe shopping and fifty dollars later, the boots that I had purchased just this past October for the Cal-Earth/Permaculture course and for WWOOFing had had enough. It's no fun working with soaked, muddy feet all day long and then trekking it into the house just to create more work for me inside after the work outside has been done. I also don't enjoy any of the calluses that have so generously graced my feet & toes now (and I don't like it even more so as a licensed cosmetologist), but I do so very much enjoy the work outside regardless. Besides, me & wet feet don't get along (unless I'm playing at the beach) and I am tired of ruining all my socks so it was definitely finally time to get a new pair of gardening shoes for me, especially since my boots were done for after just 3 months of wear, tear, and rain this season.
Anyway, after about a month of complaining that I needed to get new shoes to replace the ones I was still wearing for as long as I could, it goes without saying that I finally purchased a new pair of gardening boots. This time, quality & comfort was a priority for me when it came to purchasing new work boots so I did a bit of research and found that I could purchase Hunter Wellington Gardening Boots or Sloggers which are like clogs/crocs for gardening. Between the two, both had good reviews but the Wellingtons are 4-5 times more expensive than the Sloggers. I had to decide sooner rather than later since I didn't know how much longer my old boots could last. All I knew was that I wanted a working boot, not a fashion statement, it had to be a durable boot that I wouldn't have to replace every few months or so and that could withstand the wear and tear of the work I've been doing, and it had to be a comfortable, easy on & off shoes for me. I finally made the purchased about 2 weeks ago, after all the research and reading, and James' blessing and $$ of course (since I am currently without an income). Needless to say, I gladly threw out the old pair of boot and have been wearing and working in the new ones, and they have made my life a lot easier...at least for my feet and the house that is. ;) I highly recommend them for anyone who is looking to purchase a good pair of gardening/farming boot that will last. All-in-all, it has been a great purchase so far and my feet kindly thank you new boots!
Scroll down to see my new boots
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| These are my old work boots |
And here are my new boots
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| Say Hello to my new Hunter Wellington Boots |
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