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Gardening

Model35mech

(2,047 posts) Tue Feb 7, 2023, 05:19 PM Feb 2023

Anyone know a vendor of men's boots with smooth soles? [View all]

The big-assed lugs look very macho, and I suppose they are great for mountain hiking, but they aren't very convenient in garden soil as they become packed with dirt/mud which then must be removed with some sort of sharp implement and a brush.

I'd really like to find a pair of ankle high boots that can be cleaned on my boot scraper, which works poorly for lugged soles

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Anyone know a vendor of men's boots with smooth soles? [View all] Model35mech Feb 2023 OP

But if the soles are too smooth, they will be slippery if they get wet or muddy? Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #1

I think THAT is a PROJECTION, as they say in psych! Model35mech Feb 2023 #2

I have a pair of... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #6

Roger, Sierra Trading Post Model35mech Feb 2023 #7

Sneakers? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2023 #4

look at western (cowboy) boots Kali Feb 2023 #5

I just use an old pair of walking shoes for gardening and lawn mowing... WestMichRad Feb 2023 #8

Yes, currently I sit on the steps and take off my boots... Model35mech Feb 2023 #9

What you want are Dainite soles Major Nikon Feb 2023 #10

Thanks I look for that in my searches Model35mech Feb 2023 #12

maybe minnetonka. they have soft sole moc booties for women. i need soft sole cause i am barefooter. pansypoo53219 Feb 2023 #11