what shoes do you wear for yard/outside work ?

[rfuerst911sc]

I generally wear cheap canvas shoes from the evil empire but am looking to move up . I like to wear something barefoot but not opposed to wearing socks . Need them for jobs outside like mowing the lawn , planting/transplanting various flowers/bushes to washing the cars or working on the man cave . So what are you guys wearing ? Something better than cheap canvas but not a full on steel toe shoe . My feet thank you in advance

[vash]

I just opened up a can of whup-ass on some bamboo holdouts wearing RED-BACK pull on boots.

Easy on, easy off. Very robust. Sturdy enough to wear while stomping on the back of a shovel.

[nzporsche944s2]

I just use my older sneakers - Nike Air Force, Adidas Superstars, that kind of thing. As I buy new ones for street wear the older ones become the garden shoes

[cabmandone]

I wear a pair of Timberland hiking boots. I usually wait to buy them when they're on sale as Shoe Carnival or online somewhere. I can normally buy them for around $70-$80
https://www.timberland.com/shop/mens-boots/mens-flume-mid-waterproof-boots-brown-18128242#hero=0

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by nzporsche944s2

I just use my older sneakers - Nike Air Force, Adidas Superstars, that kind of thing. As I buy new ones for street wear the older ones become the garden shoes

Yup. I have work boots, but rarely wear them. Just keep myold tennis shoes around for chore time.

[vash]

Tennis shoes are fine for me unless I need to dig with a shovel. Stomping on the back of a shovel with soft shoes kills my feet.

[rfuerst911sc]

I failed to mention I will be wearing these year round so temp's in the 90's to near 100 during the summer and maybe down to the 30's in the winter . So I think I need more of like a Croc style or maybe a moccasin style but hard/er soled with the ability to breath . Yes I too have used hand me down sneakers as I renew the rotation but by the time I purchase new the old are VERY shot

[KFC911]

I used to wear old athletic shoes....but extremely bad ankles regulate me to only something with 6" height....can't wear a lowtop of any type....barefoot...birks....nope...no mas. Danner Pronghorns make my feet happy....so they get worked in...Danner workboots no bueno either.

edited: exactly 5 years ago, this time of year, I dropped a big azz qtr of red oak on the toe of my athletic shoe...I wish like hell I had started wearing boots a bit earlier....broke my big toe behind the nail !

[drkshdw]

Barefoot. Even to mow and cut down trees. If I need to use the shovel I'll put on my torn up everyday pair of shoes otherwise they stay in the car. If it's winter and I need to shovel I wear a pair of mukluks (wool socks with leather soles on them).

[herr_oberst]

I rarely do yard work but when I do, I slap on an old pair of Nike Shox that were Williams/BMW F1 Pit crew team issue back when Ralf drove for Frank Williams and was sponsored by Nike. I probably should have kept them nicer, because I doubt if there were more than 100 pair of these produced with all the logos on them, but, what the heck. I am a fan, and I want people to know it!

[VincentVega]

Tennis shoes for watering and light trimming or weeding. Steel toe boots for anything with a blade/motor combo or when splitting wood. I have a good junk out of one toe, dont remember how but I'm really glad I wore them.

[wdfifteen]

Size 13 Timberlands with carbon fiber plates under the insoles - always. I can barely walk on uneven ground without them due to arthritis pain.

[jcommin]

Inside the house - deerskin moccasins - I have have them for about 10 years.
Work shoes - I need to wear steel toe shoes - Dr Marten high tops. They are the most comfortable shoe you can wear especially if you are standing on your feet on a factory floor. Very durable.
New Balance - athletic shoe with super feet insoles.

[greglepore]

Not one answer. If I'm not digging, then either shoes from Muckboots or birkenstock gardening clogs. If digging, a good boot like an ariat. For heavy gardening without banging on a shovel, Merrell lightweight boots-like a heavy hightop sneaker.

[GH85Carrera]

When my current day to day Reebok Classic shoes get worn out enough to lose the day to day honor, they go to the garage for yard and mowing duty. I have three pair in the garage now. At some point I will get one pair really muddy. Then they go in the trash. I love the Reebok Classic because they sell them in a 10 EEEE size.

[Zeke]

I wear work boots even shopping at the grocery store so I always have a newer pair, a decent pair and an old pretty worn pair. Since boots don't like to get soaked (even with waterproofing on them) 'cause then they are likely to squeak when you walk, I use the old worn pair in the yard. I even have an older, older pair that I use when painting.

[vash]

I値l keep buying these as long as they stick to the formula.

They have been a game changer for me. I値l occasionally wear them near heavy construction. Super super comfy. I知 tempted to buy another pair to put in storage

[wdfifteen]

Interesting. How long does the elastic hold up?

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by vash

I値l keep buying these as long as they stick to the formula.

They have been a game changer for me. I値l occasionally wear them near heavy construction. Super super comfy. I知 tempted to buy another pair to put in storage

Mebbe OK for jeans....just a bit understated for shorts.....I'm thinkin' a pair of Triple-C boots...
Coiled Cobra Coboy boots for lawn work

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

.... I love the Reebok Classic because they sell them in a 10 EEEE size.

Dang Glen, have you considered taking up barefoot waterskiing or shoeless snowshoeing?