Women's Garden Boots & Clogs

All You Need to Know About Garden Boots for Women

Green thumbed and glorious, getting a good pair of women's gardening boots can keep you out knee-deep in dirt come rain or shine. There's something special about nurturing seeds, planting vegetables, pruning trees, and generally investing love and care into your outdoor space. Whether you have an inch of grass or an acre, the healing benefits of gardening are exactly the same. Along with boosting mental health, encouraging you to gulp fresh air, and keeping you connected to the earth and the elements, gardening is a soothing and highly rewarding activity.

Gardening can also be a messy business. With some of the best planting and picking months being the dampest, wearing the right gear and investing in a good pair of rubber garden boots for women will keep you tilling the earth whatever the weather. At Aigle, we have been handcrafting heritage boots since 1853. Designed in France and stitched with Joie de Vivre, these boots bring protection and comfort but are driven by style and freedom. Here's how to pick the best garden boots to suit your style.

How Does Your Garden Grow

Knowing which style of garden boots to choose will depend on what work you are planning to do in your garden. Those with a smaller patch who are planning on just a little light pruning and weeding will do well with a pair of women's ultra-light clogs or low cut rubber ankle boots. If you have lots of outdoor space or want to get involved in some heavy-duty work, then kneehigh garden boots will keep you well protected.

Which Material Meets Your Needs

While it may be tempting to pull on a pair of old shoes or leisure clogs to hit the garden, you want boots that are designed to keep your feet sweet and dry. Even if gardening during the summer months, depending on the climate it's not unusual to deal with downpours (in fact your garden needs it) and this is where a good pair of waterproof garden boots can make the difference. One of the best materials for waterproof boots is rubber. Breathable, comfortable, and durable - rubber boots set the gold standard when it comes to outdoor shoes.

Something With Sole

Along with style and material, good gardening boots need the right kind of sole. You can pick a lightweight sole if you are pottering around the garden but this won't provide you with much protection against sinking mud and puddles. One of the most common types of garden boots tends to have a semi-rigid sole that is a little hardier than thicker than the lightweight version but isn't heavy enough to weigh you down. A heavy-duty sole is for those who need to be out in all kinds of challenging conditions and don't want to run the risk of slipping and sliding. Look for boots with a lugged outer sole that delivers a good grip.

Classic Comfort

Spending the day immersed in gardening is always a joy and for this, you want to make sure you have a pair that won't compromise on comfort. Good gardening boots should be comfortable. Some may come with features to keep you on your feet, like foam lining or extra insulation or anti-fatigue design features similar to women's walking boots. You can also look for boots with an adjustable collar or buckle if you want to play around with a more snug fit. This can help keep them tailored to your own leg or calve shape which will also keep wind and rain at bay. You do want to keep a little room to keep your feet ventilated -especially on those more humid spring and summer days.

Easy Care

Look for garden boots that are easy to clean. As these kinds of boots are more likely to collect dirt and debris, you want to find a style of boot that doesn't take intense cleaning to keep them sweet. Garden boots that are made from rubber are easy to clean - especially if they are waterproof as you can rinse or wash them externally without getting them wet inside and having to wait for them to dry. A quick rinse or sponge off after being out in the garden will keep your boots in great condition. Boots that have fabric or leather and nylon that hasn't been coated may be trickier to clean. You should always make sure that you dry wet rubber boots naturally and don't expose them to high heat as this may cause them to lose shape and strength.

As your garden pushes through in the spring, flourishes in the summer, blazes in the autumn, and sleeps during the winter, your boots can take this journey with you. Invest in the things you love, find your joy, and nurture those inner seeds of happiness until they bloom.