Once upon a time, I laughed at rubber boots (who really wears them in LA?) and shunned garden clogs (for being ugly and clumsy) and happily worked in the yard in flip flops and sneakers. Then I got tired of getting mud between my toes and dirtying yet another pair of nice shoes, and invested a whopping $3 on generic rubber clogs from Chinatown.
After chewing through a handful of cheap clogs in less than a year, I came to realize…
Quality matters. But looking good doesn’t hurt either. And Bogs and I are here to help you on both counts with this awesome giveaway that’s open to all our outdoor friends around the world!
Bogs is best known for its boots. The company makes durable all-weather boots light enough for a walk in the city on a rainy day, yet tough enough for the demands of working on a commercial farm. They sent me a few styles from their product line to try on, and I’m sold on the need for good garden shoes.
Despite the mild weather in LA, I’ve found myself wearing my Classic Mid Lanai boots more often than my Rose clogs. I’ve had them both since early spring, the busiest season in the garden for me, and they’ve held up well to pitch forks dropped on their toes and chicken poo splattered on their sides. Cleaning is as easy as hosing them off and laying them out to dry. (I must be the world’s messiest gardener, because I find myself hosing off my Bogs several times a week… and they still look good.)
With over 5,000 square feet of outdoor space, I can confidently say I’ve put my Bogs to the test and then some.
I don’t wear shoes in the house, so the Rose clogs are perfect for leaving outside by the door, and quickly slipping on to check the mail or take out the trash. And, they’re neither ugly nor clumsy, so I’ve even worn them out for running errands (which, back in the day with my Chinatown clogs, was never an option).
Bogs doesn’t just make boots and clogs though. They also make casual shoes for trekking around town. My fiancé Will has been wearing his Burnside loafers these last couple of months, and since he owns something like three pairs of shoes, that means he’s been wearing his Burnside a lot. Everywhere. From grocery runs to beach hikes.
According to Will:
There’s something very satisfying about stepping into my Burnside. The rigid uppers stay taut as you slip your foot in, not having to use your hands to assist you, and almost suck you in. And it’s a joy to wear them everywhere, from the garden where I really appreciate their waterproof materials, to heading out on the town, when the cushy and comfortable sole compliments the stylish look of the shoe.
Since he doesn’t think clogs are cool (for guys, at least), he even wears his Burnside loafers for yardwork!
All Bogs share some common traits: Neo-Tech insulation (down to -40°F temps… that’s right, minus 40 and your toes still stay toasty!), high-performance rubber, completely waterproof uppers, and slip-resistant outsoles. For you Crocodile Dundee types, Bogs’ hunting boots even offer Snakeguard, a type of advanced puncture protection. These durable features make them perfect for any kind of outside activity, whether you’re hiking in a meadow or sloshing through mud… or even wrestling a pit full of snakes.
Most importantly, Bogs are super comfortable. They don’t look like it at first, since they’re made almost entirely of rubber, but the insoles feel like marshmallows below your feet. They need to get into the snowboard boot business some day!
For now, the Bogs line includes their iconic rubber boots, as well as clogs, hiking shoes, loafers, lace-ups and slip-ons. And I want you to feel firsthand how good they really are!
For one lucky winner, Bogs will be giving away a $100 gift card valid for any purchase from their online shop. As a bonus, shipping is free to all delivery addresses in the US! (Non-US addresses will be charged additional shipping, duty and freight.)
How to enter: Simply leave a comment below and tell me which Bogs style you like, and how/where you would wear it! To receive an additional entry, follow @gardenbetty on Twitter, and leave a second comment below indicating your Twitter username. You have two chances to win!
The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on Friday, June 22, 2012. Winner will be drawn at random and announced the following week. Good luck!
Giveaway Rules
- Giveaway begins June 18, 2012 and ends June 22, 2012.
- No purchase is necessary. To enter, leave a comment on this blog post.
- All adults ages 18 and older are eligible to enter.
- Two entries allowed per person.
- Odds of winning are based on number of entries received.
- Winner will be drawn at random.
- If winner does not respond within 48 hours after time of contact, that entry will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn.
This post is brought to you by Bogs. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that support Garden Betty.
Update: A big thanks to everyone who entered!
This giveaway is now closed. The winner has been announced here.
Classic ultra high women’s – so practical yet so good-looking! Perfect!
And, of course, I would wear them in the garden. I destroyed my cheap plastic gardening boots within a few months last year. Need sturdy!
I would definitely go with the Classic High Women’s Bogs so I could work outside in sub-freezing temps during the winter. My kids wear their Bog boots for 6 months out of the year. Maybe it’s time for me to get a pair 🙂
Love these! I would probably go with the clogs~they look so pretty that I could use them to run errands in too.
The classic tall may flower bogs are beautiful!!! I would wear them around the house and garden 🙂
Classic mid Lanai boots – hands down! Purple matches many of my foral picks for this year – thanks for the heads up!
love the midstyle – then I don’t have to pull them up over my massive calves!
I would love a classic mid style. Not sure which design as I like them all. I would wear them to the chicken coop, in the garden and tramping through the woods. I’d probably wear them on errands in the fall and winter too.
Thanks for the giveaway hope to hear from you!
They are so cute and after a day in the garden I can just hose them off.
I would choose the classis high lanai for use in the garden and during winter.
I’d love a pair of the clogs to work in the garden in! Thanks for the opportunity!
If I had a pare of Classic Mid Ambrosia boots I would wear them in all the time in my garden in Teton Valley, Idaho!
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Awesome! At the barn where I ride, I lot of people use bog boots during winter and spring when there is a serious amount of muck and ankle-deep mud, so I would totally wear them there, and maybe even replace my standard garden rainboots!
ahhh we have been looking for such a boot or shoes! everything in the uk is either a welly boot or a clumsy shoe/clog….ideal to wear in the jungle garden or to wear up to town! 😉
Those charlot gum rubbers are amazing! I had no idea they existed before and now I need them.
I would love to try the clogs in my garden! I am moving to Portland this fall and starting from scratch, so there will be lots of wet, dirty work to be done.
What a wonderful giveaway! I personally love the Dark Teal Rose bog. Being that I’m always running in and out of the house, it’s great being able to just slip in and out of footwear fast and easy. These would be used to the max whether it be in our gardens, by the pool, walking the poochz to our bayside beach or over by the tidal marshes. If I’m not barefoot in the house, I’m outside wearing these doing something! And being that I live for the outdoors, that would mean that they’d probably be on my footsies nearly 24/7 😀 If they are as durable and sturdy as you claim, I’d most certainly put them to the test ::chuckles:: And after several serious flip flop blowouts – I think it’s time for some decent footwear.
Like they say, Bogs are made for every degree of life, and that is so very fitting for gardening up here in Juneau, Alaska. Here we have various degrees of weather…from sunny summer days to grudgingly cold winter ones. As Alaskans we pride ourselves with being true weather troopers, never letting averse weather get in the way of what we love to do. That is why The Classic Tall May Flower Bogs are a life-saver and continue to make gardening and impromptu errands desirable events in daily life.
I’d wear them working in our garden and nursery.
like the classic tall may flowers. Might wear them to Bonnaroo if it rains next year. Namaste!
I actually like the Burnside loafers. if they only come in men’s sizes, I would be a 7
Also, I follow you on Twitter. I’m @WormFactory.
I love the Classic Mid Lanai! Up here in NW Washington it’s wet and sloppy much of the year, so the added height would be a huge bonus! I’d use these in my garden, on walks on the frigid beach, and when going to the store at midnight in my sweatpants to purchase ice cream.
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I love the purple Classic Mid Lanai that you are wearing. My second choice would be the black Classic Mid Handles.
I like the idea of slipping on the clogs on the way to the garden, since I also do not wear those shoes in the house. Like you, I have ruined many pairs of flip flops and would love a proper gardening shoe.
My twitter name is thisiscallie.
I love the classic talls – it’s hard to choose a design! I’d use mine in the garden and maybe my wrecked soles would heal up. But I’ve also found rain boots to be a great choice in the snow. There’s lots of room for heavy socks and nothing gets into tall boots. They’re not as clunky and snow boots, and they look great.
Love LOVE the classic mid May flowers – I see them in the garden, but also at the cottage, crawfish hunting with my little guy
I would love a pair of these!
I love the Mia Lanai boots!! With my ankle I need good shoes, and Bogs are one of the few brands that actually make the cut. Where wouldn’t I wear them?!
I’m a follower on twitter (shespeaksbark) is my username
I love the classic mid boot in the mayflower pattern, adorable!
I really like the Rue gardening shoe. And of course, I would wear them while working in my garden, instead of the nasty tennis shoes I now wear.
I love the classic mid boots! I’ve been wanting a pair after borrowing my mom’s when i visit her farm. My feet are always warm even in the middle of a cold winters night. I live in Seattle and don’t even own a pair of boots. But I definately need them as my running shoes get drenched with water.
I really love the boots. I would love to have them.
these are awesome, have been looking for something to wear in the garden/feeding the chickens/cleaning the coop here in kentucky. thanks for the giveaway!
The blue classic mids would be perfect for wearing around the garden.
I also follow you on twitter, I am @TheSoilToil and love your tweets!
I would love a pair of Bogs! Tough to choose, I would be happy with any of their styles. I garden and don’t wear shoes in the house just as you. I can see myself slipping the clogs on year round here in DC both for errands and gardening.
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!