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Garden clogs are cool now, and we're not the least bit surprised. With the Birkenstock wave reaching a critical mass, style-conscious fellas on the hunt for practical, easy-on/easy-off shoes have turned to slip-ons even earthier in nature: the type of rubber beaters veteran greenthumbs have relied on for years. There are, of course, plenty of tried-and-true favorites beloved by, y'know, actual gardeners—but there's also a slew of cool-guy options that feel designed to appeal to folks who couldn't nurse a wilting ficus back to life if their future as “creative directors” depended on it. Their hefty soles and bulbous toes sync up great with battered work pants (as long as you don't mind doubling-down on stolen valor), but they're also packed with enough gorp pedigree to anchor a pair of crinkly nylon shorts, no problem—which means no matter what you wear 'em with, they'll help your spring fits bloom in spectacular fashion. So to help you tap into your natural green toe, we rounded up the grooviest possible versions available right now, some of them as cheap and cheerful as a crisp 50 bucks. If you don't own a pair of garden clogs yet, here are 13 reasons you're about to.
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ALD's line-up of New Balance sneakers are never in stock, but their minimal garden clogs will look just as cool with some dirty double knees, but without all the fuss.
The perfect summer shoe looks, wears, and feels even better during the spring.
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Super Birki! (Naturally, Birkenstock makes a great pair of garden clogs, too.)
Chill by name, chill by nature.
Hunter's world-famous rain boots are a rugged countryside staple, but in low top form they feel ideal for the sunny beachside days ahead.
CamperLab's hulking riff on the silhouette is made out of buffed calfskin, but they're also super buff, period.
Mulch-colored leather uppers and a boot-derived Vibram sole mean these shoes will look cool with everything. The slip-on form guarantees they'll be any stylish lazy man's new favorite everyday option.
Call 'em "nurse shoes" if you want, but hey—they're comfy enough for an 18 hour shift, and will also look sick with some seriously healthy-sized jeans all year round.
The hacked off shape and thick heel give these mules a little extra whimsy. The fact they come in over 10 cool colors make them flat out fun.
SeaVees might call these the "bodega", but their recycled rubber construction and matte olive hue makes 'em one of the most nature-friendly picks on the list.
The Brooklyn equivalent of wheat-colored Timbs.
Bottega Veneta's exaggerated take on rubber clogs are a farmer's market flex.
Like a Bedale for your feet, these Barbour clogs have the brand's inconic tartan lining and waterpoof construction—plus a serious stacked sole that's ready to take on mucky backyards or dubious sidewalk puddles.
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