We asked real gardeners what their favorite garden shoes are. Here are 7 waterproof and stylish kicks to keep your feet protected while you tend to your plants.

Lawn aerator shoes are spiked sandals that strap over your shoes or boots. The spikes are generally around 2 inches long and intended to aerate the ground ... then break them up with a garden rake.

The Distance Spike cleats have 14 stainless steel spikes, each measuring 8 mm in length. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The nylon loop at the heel helps make these cleats very easy to remove.

Ice cleats may be good for preventing falls on ice and snow, but they aren't good indoors. To cut back on swapping shoes, a Swedish inventor has developed Gripforce, winter boots with retractable ...

These boots are a smart idea. I don’t know if they’re $200 smart but that’s Hammacher Schlemmer’s problem, I guess. They’re standard-looking leather boots that feature reversible cleats ...

The Gastein Spike GTX is one of the boots equipped with the new system. 12 / 12. Inner and outer views. View gallery - 12 images ...

There are three styles of ice cleats: spikes, car chains (think YakTrax), and what I’ll call nubs. The advantage of spikes is that they can really grip the ground, giving you surprising stability on ...

We asked real gardeners what their favorite garden shoes are. Here are 7 waterproof and stylish kicks to keep your feet protected while you tend to your plants.