DUNLOPUnisex Waterproof Garden Shoe UK

Wish I’d bought these sooner!I’ve just been using old trainers/ shoes to nip outside to the garage or do light gardening.On my last pair of trainers for outdoor use l the soles have completely gone and not very waterproof.These Dunlop Welly Shoes definitely do the job!They’re solid construction, easy enough to take on and off though could be easier with clogs but then you’d not have the heel support in a slopey garden.They’re very grippy and a thick sole means these should last a long time!I have put some old trainer insoles in though as without; the feeling underfoot was quite harsh.Waterproof just like boots and having had them for 3 months they’re wearing very well.I’ll not go back to old trainers after these they do the job so well!These are my usual shoe size, I did try a size lower but too snug.This size allowed for a thin insole and wearing thick sports socks as usual they fit nicely, roomy but not sloppy.

Very quick prompt delivery. I think it was a prime delivery. I love Amazon's rapid delivery!Coming to the product itself, here's my pros & cons list to make it easier to decide for yourselves.Pros:1. Waterproof (provided you don't get water over the inlet!)2. Grip seems to be decent for the job.3. Feels premium, thick, and safe to walk over thorns.4. Easy to slip on & off5. Exact size, just pick your usual shoe size6. Washable exterior (didn't try washing the interior)Cons:1. The soles are not soft. If you are used to a soft sole (like memory foam) then this may not be right for you. It feels like walking on bare ground, very hard soles. This is ok if you only spend a short time gardening, but not ideal for longer hours.2. It's quite heavy

These are basically wellies with the legs missing, so no rocket science, but they're great for slipping on for a quick nip out into the back garden, or to take the bins out, etc. They're (obviously) waterproof and quick to put on, so no faffing about with laces when you're just going to be 2 minutes.I had some 'croc' style garden shoes before, but they were (1) too light, so you couldn't shake them off easily and got muddy hands having to manually remove them, (2) not very hard-wearing and wore through / leaked, (3) too low at the back, so my sock heels would get wet from the grass when putting the washing out.I personally prefer the solid weight to these. They have a good, solid, grippy rubber sole. They are (like most wellies) a little over-size on my feet in normal socks, but not overly so - they're not going to fall-off, or flop-about or anything and there's room for thick socks if you prefer.I haven't had them long, so I can't speak to longevity, but they certainly look and fell like they'll last a good while in sensible use. Good price, too.

Having had something similar to these a few years ago, I ordered a half size bigger than my foot size (7.5) as it is best to wear these with some thick but breathable socks ( ski socks are ideal) in the winter, not std socks. The shoe would be too loose to wear with std socks. Stops you banging your toes around the house and in the garden they are sturdy enough ( bit like the cut off bottom of a welly) with thick treads. They are also waterproof around the base ( obviously not around the ankle) and stop you getting any thorns in your feet. I would not advise them for doing say cement mixing if you were laying a strip foundation for a greenhouse - you need sturdy rigger boots for that kind of work. I wear them around the house first thing in the morning until I need to go out and change into my proper walking shoes. ie they are not suitable for trekking nor hiking only around the garden. I would also not advise them to be used whilst driving - dangerous as they could slip off the feet and pedals. All in all a good sturdy practical clog for the garden except not digging.

Bought these for my very picky husband who wanted something he could traipse outside in that were easy on easy off, these fit the bill perfectly. He said he immediately took a dislike to them 🙄 but when he put them on they fit perfectly. If we had been out at the shops he would never ever have tried them on, so getting them delivered was perfect. He said what he wanted, just something to go out to the bin or up the garden to the shed, I said what about short wellies, he said no so of course I got them 🤓If you also have an Awkward Old Git (yes it deserves the capitals) these are perfect, they are not tight, not heavy, and reasonably priced, I am going to get him a pair for the back door because AOG will walk muddy boots in through the house😡 Yes I do recommend them.

Gardening and walking thr dog although in very muddy weather the shoes collect a lot of mud on the sole making them very heavy.

The product is fine and met my expectation but unusually for Amazon they were 3 days late and I had to chase tracking to identify this, hence the rating

Just what I needed for gardening. Nice and comfy, not narrow at toes. Easily cleanable.