Muckster II Ankle Muck Boots Review | A Gardener’s Path Product Guide

12.06.2023 - 01:02 / gardenerspath.com / Matt Suwak

I’m a picky guy (I prefer “a guy with refined taste,” for the record), and that pickiness is particularly exacting when it comes to footwear.

From running to working in greenhouses and tromping through woods, gardens, and parks, I know what makes a shoe good or bad.

The Original Muck Boot Company’s Muckster II Ankle boots get the thumbs-up from me. Let’s take a look at what’s going on with these gardening boots.

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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. It’s been a positive experience.

These boots weren’t worn lightly.

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. Any other time of the year, I prefer sneakers and slip-on shoes – the lighter the better.

However, my usual line of working shoes has experienced a slip in their quality lately, and I was eager to try out something new. 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.

They feature a natural rubber outer extending into a flexible neoprene cuff that covers your ankle, making them easy to slip on and off. The molded rubber outsole has medium tread to provide traction in slippery conditions.

On the inside, they feature four-millimeter-thick, comfortable neoprene with an “airmesh” lining to allow for some airflow, and to wick moisture