One day, I was hoofing it up and down hills in wet conditions. Thick wool socks were the most comfortable to wear during the coldest days. The Original Muck Boot Company says that a medium-weight sock will increase the comfort and fit considerably, and after trying them with thicker socks, I agree. It’s important to note that I prefer wearing thin socks, and this contributed to my experience of such a loosey-goosey feel. I like shoes to fit snugly, and wearing these ones is an exercise in liberating your foot from the feeling of a more confining shoe. That sensation took a bit of time to get used to. The idea here is to give you the option of tucking your pant leg comfortably into the boot, should you wish to. They sort of “lock in” on the lower part of your ankle – not unpleasantly – and hold your foot in place while providing airy room above. It turns out this is the way they are intended to fit, providing a roomy neoprene collar above the ankle. Super light and airy… but they fit a bit loosely. When I popped them on, I was delighted that they felt as if they were barely there. The shipping weight for these was a mere four pounds, and each shoe weighs just 21 ounces (don’t tell my wife I used the kitchen scale!). Light and easy to move in, I was surprised most of all by the minimal weight of the Muckster II Ankle boot. Key features I look for in a gardening shoe are lightness and fit, comfort over long periods of wear, durability and water resistance, and overall appeal. On the inside, they feature 4-millimeter-thick, comfortable neoprene with an “airmesh” lining to allow for some airflow, and to wick moisture away from your feet. The molded rubber outsole has medium tread to provide traction in slippery conditions. They feature a natural rubber outer extending into a flexible neoprene cuff that covers your ankle, making them easy to slip on and off. So I jumped at the opportunity to review a pair of Muckster II Ankle boots, available on Amazon or direct from the Muck Boot Company. However, my usual line of working shoes has experienced a slip in their quality lately, and I was eager to try out something new. Any other time of the year, I prefer sneakers and slip-on shoes – the lighter the better. The only time I typically wear boots is in the dead of winter during snow removal, or in late winter to early spring when the nursery is sopping wet with foot-deep “surprise” mud pits to slip into. Upfront disclaimer: I am not a “boot person,” so trying this pair was my first foray into wearing anything resembling a boot in a long time. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.
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