I spent a long time looking for new gardening shoes when my old Martha Stewart ones fell apart.  Although Crocs are wildly popular, they are a bit expensive for my tastes; plus, I thought that the large venting holes featured in the traditional Croc styles would be be inconvenient for muddy garden work.  Finally, I came across these Sloggers in a Target store.  The price was right (around $20), and I liked the color (mine are a pretty green shade, which you can see on the Sloggers website), so I decided to give them a try.

I am happy to report that these shoes have worked out great!  I was a little reluctant about purchasing a clog-style--my last garden shoes had a full back--but the strap on the Slogger is designed for a step-in yet secure fit that actually works quite well.  Another nice design feature is that the top of the clog is solid, keeping out mud, water, and other debris, yet the vents on the side still allow for circulation.  Finally, these shoes are amazingly comfortable and lightweight!  When you pick them up, they weigh almost nothing; the Slogger website describes them as being made of "Sloggerlite" material, which includes a high rubber content.  I just know that each time I step into these clogs, I am always amazed by just how cushy they feel.  Although I'm not one to wear garden shoes beyond the home, they are definitely comfortable enough to do so.

The "Uni" in the name of these clogs means they are a unisex style that are offered in both men's and women's sizes--in fact, my husband and I each purchased a pair.  I usually wear a size 8 1/2 in women's shoes, and the Sloggers Women's 8 fits me very well; my husband, who generally wears a Men's 8, went with the Sloggers Men's 7.  Overall, I think these shoes are perfect for garden and other household use--highly recommended!