The best gardening shoes in 2024

For longer jobs or wetter days, see our review of the best wellington boots, and to keep your hands snug too, browse our expert test of the best gardening gloves, which includes styles for heavy duty work, wet weather, everyday use, light work and winter conditions.
And if you're looking for storage for muddy gardening shoes and boots, our guides to boot racks and boot scrapers and brushes for outdoor use, should come in handy.

The best gardening shoes in 2024

Fleecy Cloggies

Light and comfortable these simple slip on, slip off clogs are cushioned with a soft fleece liner to keep feet warm in cooler days. The ankle strap can be adjusted for a secure fit or flipped over for easy wearing.
In UK sizes 4-11 and a choice of three colours – charcoal, navy and teal.

Price: £12.99

Buy Fleecy Cloggies from Town and Country

Ultralight Leisure Clogs

Available from LBC BOOTS

Less clunky than some, these lightweight clogs are easy to slip on whenever you need to get out into the garden. They have arched support for comfort and are made from a single piece of EVA material so they’re waterproof and long lasting.
Available in floral blue, navy, aqua and pink and sizes UK 3-12

Price: From £9.99

Buy Ultralight Leisure clogs from LBC BOOTS

LAMB gardening clogs

Available from LAMB (£69)

Combining the ease of a slip on mule with the tough waterproof features of a welly, these gardening clogs are crafted in waterproof natural rubber, have a pull on tab on the ankle and a water resistant neoprene lining for extra warmth. The soles have a deep tread to ensure your feet stay firmly on the ground in even muddy conditions and a steel shank runs along the entire sole to prevent arch fatigue.
Available for women in khaki, sizes 4-7, and for men in black, sizes 7-11

Price: £69.00

Buy LAMB gardening clogs from Lamb

Merry People Billie clog

Made from natural vegan rubber these super comfy clogs have a distinct heel and good traction grip. With a neoprene lining for warmth and a bouncy sole with arch support they're ideal for slipping on and pottering around the garden.
Available in sizes 3-10 and four colours, including chilli red and sky blue

Price: £59.95

Buy the Billie clogs from Merry People

Muckster Lite Clog

Recently launched from Muck Boots and made from a single piece of lightweight foam that's certified to biodegrade in bioactive landfills these are 50% lighter than their previous clogs. With side holes for ventilation and to allow water to drain away they're comfortable and easy to wear and clean.
Available in sizes 4-13 and in three colours as well as a floral design.

Price: £60 (£70 floral)

Buy the Muckster Lite clogs from John Lewis and Partners, and the Original Muck Boot Company

Birkenstock Super-Birki Gardening Clogs

The Super Birki is a great shoe for any level of gardener and comes in ten colourways to suit every style. Made from durable and easy-to-clean polyurethane, it's resistant to water, dirt, oil, and grease. Its anatomically shaped cork-latex footbed has a moisture-wicking lining that ensures comfort and can easily be removed and cleaned.

Price: £60

Buy the Birkenstock Gardening Clogs at Birkenstock and Amazon

Classic Crocs

You can’t go wrong with a pair of classic Crocs, available in both men and women’s sizes and a staggering choice of 38 colours. These ergonomically designed rubber shoes can be worn comfortably for as long as you need and will slip on and off easily with the help of a simple ankle strap. Breathing holes keep the feet ventilated so they’ll suit the warmer months of the year best.

Price: from £44.99

Buy Classic Crocs from John Lewis and Partners, Crocs, and Office

Backdoorshoes garden clogs

These slip on garden clogs come with vibrant horticultural patterns such as juicy berries and colourful tulip designs. Made from foam, they’re soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear and you can even remove and wash the insoles to help keep them fresh and clean. The wide footbed gives your feet plenty of room and they’re waterproof so your toes will stay warm and dry.

Price: £34.95

Buy Backdoorshoes Garden Clogs from Backdoorshoes

Dunlop gardening clogs

Dunlop’s unisex, closed slip-on shoes cover the foot completely and have a slight heel on the ridged sole. This sole is designed for extra grip to help keep you steady in the mud and they should also be able to cope with ice and snow, making them an investment pair to see you through to the colder months.

Price: £15.00

Buy Dunlop Gardening Clogs from OutdoorGear and Amazon

Sloggers women’s garden shoe

Sloggers have created a bright and bold shoe that's perfect for working outdoors on rainy days. They cover the whole foot, have a comfort sole to help keep you gardening for longer and can be put on and off with ease. The moulded arch also supports your foot while the deep-lug tread should secure your grip on the ground.

Price: from £30.70

Buy Sloggers Women’s Garden Shoe on Amazon

Muck Muckster II ankle boots

These neoprene-lined ankle boots have been designed with avid gardeners in mind. A mesh lining makes them breathable, the rubber outer sole helps maintain traction even in the muddiest conditions and they’re 100-per-cent waterproof, so your feet will stay warm and dry whatever the weather.
Available in sizes 6 - 13 and in Moss, Bark and Black

Price: £100

Buy the Muck Muckster II ankle boots from John Lewis and Amazon

This Product Guide was last updated in September 2024. We apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.