What shoes are good for working in wet conditions?

[infinite monkey]

I can't see those sloggers, though cute, doing much. Unless by "wet conditions" you're walking on a wet sidewalk. Otherwise doesn't all the mud and water and manure jump over the low edge of the shoe? Even just in tall grass your socks would get soaked.

[Glinda]

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I can't see those sloggers, though cute, doing much. Unless by "wet conditions" you're walking on a wet sidewalk. Otherwise doesn't all the mud and water and manure jump over the low edge of the shoe? Even just in tall grass your socks would get soaked.

I live in the woods in the wet and muddy Pacific Northwest - no sidewalks! And there really isn't much problem with crud overspilling into the shoe - of course, I do try to avoid big puddles... Mostly, they're just awesome. Sturdy, very comfortable, and totally waterproof. The BEST part is, they're so easy to slip off before coming in the house (out here in the country, we all avoid wearing shoes inside the house) - no zippers or laces or velcro to deal with.

Sure, they look kinda dorky, but out here fashion takes a back seat to just about everything.