Over the years I have collected old boots. My busy life has meant reducing task which steal minutes from my daily life. Polishing my work boots has never been a priority. The scratches and worn toes are a testament of hard work and vast experience. To be a success in life it is better to wear out your work boots than the seat of your work pants.
It is inevitable all gardeners find themselves standing in raw dirt wearing their good shoes. One should never buy a shoe or boot which is unsuitable in the garden. My size eleven basic black pumps with seven inch heels are perfect for planting by seed.
My choice is the Vasque Sundowner. A hiking boot with a classic shell design, strong ankle support and a hard decade of life stitched into a boot. I buy a new pair every year when most people own their only pair a lifetime. Rain, snow, sand, hot concrete, this waterproof boot performs at a consistence comfort. Gardening is about comfort and safety, proper foot wear is your first priority.
You need to cover up your toes and the back of your ankle. Tennis shoes are nothing more than a flip flop covered in fabric. Look at your feet anytime you start a tiller, lawn mower or weeder. Always keep your feet away from the tip of a shovel and don't stick your toe with a pitch fork.
Gardening is about eating so keep your feet safe so you can place them under the dinner table.
