Ladies - Shoes for the Farm

[ccfromnc]

What would you recommend (boots or shoes) to wear around the farm in winter? My sneakers aren't gonna cut it and I can't find anything slip-on that fits the bill.

[davel745]

We have these for both of us men and womans. For a quick slip on we love em. They are water proof.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/58462?feat=609-GN1

[lonelyfarmgirl]

Muck boots, as in muck brand. They are waterproof, and they are warm. Easy to slip on and off and they hug your calf. I can't wear mine in the summer, as they make was feet really sweat. The one bad thing about muck boots is the inside liner ripped out in the heel area in less than 6 months. Doesn't affect their waterproofness though. Its only on the inside. I wear thick socks and its actually no big deal.

[barnyardgal]

I have a pair of muck boots i use in the winter,they are slip ons,love them~~

I sometimes use them in the summer when fixing fence or cutting wood but they get 'to hot' to wear during warmer months but i still like them~~

[mabeane]

I just got a pair of Anywear slip ons. So far I like them. Don't know how they'll be when the snow is deep!

[mamakatinmd]

I also wear muck boots to do all my farm chores. They are great due to ability of slipping on and off easily. I bought a pair that from the ankle down are rubber and from high ankle up are neoprene. I do a lot of bending and squatting when gardening/taking care of animals/chores. The regular muck boots hardness would hurt my legs when squatting. The neoprene is so comfortable. You can buy warm liners for the boots if it is cold in your area.

[chickenista]

Originally Posted by mabeane

I just got a pair of Anywear slip ons. So far I like them. Don't know how they'll be when the snow is deep!

Oh yay!!
I love, love, love my Anywears.
But I wear an old pair in the garden and barn and in the winter I wear barn boots if it is snowy (ha) or really rainy.

[julieq]

I'm still wearing tennis shoes right now. But once snow, i.e. mud, starts I'll switch to my rubber barn boots. Not sure what brand they are.

[Callieslamb]

Originally Posted by lonelyfarmgirl

Muck boots, as in muck brand. They are waterproof, and they are warm. Easy to slip on and off and they hug your calf. .................

I have had one pair for 3 winters now and they are going strong- not a problem inside or out. They are pricey. I have the tall black ones for winter and shorter green ones for the rest of the year. The shorter ones did get a little hot in August, when I wore them in the garden. I like how they hug my calf since our winters include lots of deep snow. They keep my toes warm no matter how long I am out there.

[Minelson]

Muck boots brand. I have 4 different varieties. Love them all and wear them year round
I like Boggs as well but the traction is not as good when it's slippery.

[lonelyfarmgirl]

my one big problem with mucks is they have no ankle support. My previous yuck boots had all kinds of ankle support but my toes froze.

[boundarybunnyco]

muck boots. I have a pair of the mid calf height, had them for 5 years, still in great shape. pricey, but when they last so well, very worth is. (and they were a gift anyway)

[houndlover]

I have a pair of muck ankle highs. High boots + lined overalls aren't a good match. When the weather gets over my ankles, muck boots don't keep my feet warm, so I switch to my lace up georgia waterproof hunting boots. For everything else, we all wear romeos.

[ccfromnc]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies! Much appreciated.

[LisaInN.Idaho]

We've had several pairs of Muck brand boots and they've all cracked and let water in. Hunter Wellingtons are good. Cute too and come in great colors.

[Cindy in PA]

I've had a pair of Muck 12 inch chore boots for three years & love them. DH has taken to wearing them all summer for muddy garden chores. (They are a little too big for me & a little too small for him). Last year I bought a pair of Mucksters kennel shoes for the seasons without snow & love them also. I never have to worry about grass, mud or chicken crap coming in the house & they slip on and off. My next ones may be the Muck garden shoes as I believe they are a bit lighter than the Mucksters. I walk the dogs in the low shoes all the time. Guess I will have to put the boots on today, because we have 4-5 inches of snow on the ground already!

[CountryWannabe]

Originally Posted by lonelyfarmgirl

Muck boots, as in muck brand. They are waterproof, and they are warm. Easy to slip on and off and they hug your calf. I can't wear mine in the summer, as they make was feet really sweat. The one bad thing about muck boots is the inside liner ripped out in the heel area in less than 6 months. Doesn't affect their waterproofness though. Its only on the inside. I wear thick socks and its actually no big deal.

This. I got mine about three years ago and love them.

Mary

[boundarybunnyco]

if you wear the Muck boots and your toes get cold, you can use those disposable foot warmers. I use those at work in my work boots.

[oregon woodsmok]

Mostly, I wear running shoes year round. On the few days when we have deep snow, I've got some high gortex snow boots. Very warm and dry, but heavy to wear.

I seriously miss the moon boots I used to be able to buy for cheap. Easy to slip on, washable, relatively water-proof. Haven't seen them in years. (after-ski boots, is what they were intended to be, I think)

[julieq]

Originally Posted by oregon woodsmok

I seriously miss the moon boots I used to be able to buy for cheap. Easy to slip on, washable, relatively water-proof. Haven't seen them in years. (after-ski boots, is what they were intended to be, I think)

I remember buying moon boots for DD's back on the ranch each fall! They were cheap and the girls loved them. Wonder why they don't make them any more?