Is the sole of the Slogger sturdy enough that you can wear them to dig in the garden? or would you hurt your arch stepping on the shovel?
837600
Yes actually, they are as sturdy as rain boots. That is definitely a plus. I've actually grown to love these more than when I first gave the review, because while they are heavier than crocs, you CAN do more while wearing them, such as digging, than you can in Crocs.
837601
The sole is solid rubber. Maybe 3/4" thick. Depends on how holes you would be digging. I think it would be fine.
837602
They're very sturdy ... on the heavy side. I wear mine all the time. Just keep them parked by the back door every time I have to go out with the dogs ... it's great when it rains .... and they're great to tromp around in the flower beds.
1789317
I wear some heavy wool sox in the winter in my sloggers. My shoe size is 7 1/2 but my sloggers are size 8, so I think if your liners or heavy sox are pretty thick you should be fine with the size larger.
420266
It is sturdy enough to walk on if the ground around it is stable, such as if you place it within a walkway or bricks, stones or such. I haven't tried it just buried in sand or dirt.
40993
If you don't mind sinking into the snow a little it should be fine and you can buy the snap-on additions, which are really hard to get on and off, and they seem to help. I think so much depends on the conditions you will be trekking in ... really light powder these are not the best choice but in the north east where the snow is often deep but heavier and sometimes crusty these are awesome and any kind of hard-pak or ice these are the absolute best ... I absolutely love mine! Have fun -
1689884
My husband has MuckBoots also, the ankle high and mid height. The Sloggers are great for summer, good treads, comfortable but low cut and no insulation. MuckBoots so far are his winter choice, also good and comfortable. Sloggers look good enough to pass as shoes somewhere other than the barn, a plus if you have a complicated and busy life. MuckBoots are definitely good for work, cold, snow etc., and look fine in the barn but leave them at the door.
1289143
I haven't had that problem because I always wear socks and don't get mud over the sides if I can help it. So far, I haven't had mud or water spill over. If I think that might happen, I wear another type of boot or I can avoid the problems areas in the fields. I would think these are just for casual yard wear...something that you don't get your regular shoes wet.
1486853
The sole and heel have a slight lug sole effect that you find in work boots. They should provide more stability than a solid sole.
945414
In my opinion, no. The sole isn't exactly thin but it's very flexible - if you walk over rocks or large gravel, you can definitely feel it.
2016310
Yes. They have metal screw-like things protruding out of them so they dig into your shoe. They're very grippy.
2016308
Probably, but it would depend on the tread of the boot. You would want something grippy like the bottom of a skate shoe, not hard, for the pins to dig into. Five Ten makes hiking and work boots that would work great.
1314651
I think it would work. It is sturdy and made to dig fox holes. But it isn't large. Looks like Gerber also makes a sturdy looking shovel, but it is expensive.
2014395
Depends upon who tightly packed your substrate is I would guess. My first impression would be, no. The probe is sturdy enough to penetrate deeply into garden or lawn soils, but wouldn't rely on it to survive hitting a rock or hard-packed soils.
620454
Absolutely suitable! I went to an outdoor wedding with a cheap arch, & thought how much better MINE would have looked. I have vines growing on mine--don`t know if you have time for that. Maybe lights?
1966698
No problem, you can push the snow if you have the strength. It is for me push and lift. The shovel will last forever.
1050152
I personally could not wear these rain boots all day, especially on a trip where you are constantly walking, because they do not have enough arch support for me; I have a high arch. Also, something to think about if you are going when it is cold, is that I can only wear thin socks in my boots. I would recommend getting them and trying them around the house well in advance of your trip if you don't need much arch support. Have fun!
874134
Well, most likely. They are hard. I would just avoid concrete with them. Although I have dropped them down a flight of stairs a few times and only minimal scratches. Of course, though, I didn't get them to become a Ninja Turtle. There for practice for my fire chucks. :)
945416
The sole is thick however, I feel it is too soft to be rigid enough for a spade unless your soil has been worked and a spade can be pushed in without a great deal of pressure. My feeling is you would notice the back pressure from the spade and your foot would tire quickly. I use mine in the garden however, my soil is very well worked and it is relatively easy to push a spade into. The shoes are otherwise fantastic and I'm confident you would find them a joy to wear.