Houston Chronicle

"In gear for gardening season"

By Kathy Huber

Trekker Boots: Tired of ruining your "good" shoes in the garden? These go-anywhere pull-ons have a lug sole for traction in wet or muddy places. Waterproof up to the ankle, they come with an elastic closure for easy pull on and off. They're available in red, blue or olive green and are $34.99 at www.sloggers.com; available at some Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware.

Featured product: Women's Trekker Boots

"Rain Gear"

By Amy Stewart,
Columnist

"Winter is on the way, and all I care about this time of year are boots and gloves. For long days of hardcore gardening, nothing's better than a pair of Sloggers boots or (other) boots, both of which are available in nurseries and feed stores around town. Both come in a half-calf length. They're incredibly warm and waterproof, they hug your legs to keep grime and water out and they're comfortable enough to wear for a walk in the woods or on the beach in winter. They're expensive -- 50 to 80 bucks would buy you a lot of daffodil bulbs -- but mine are well on their way to lasting a decade.

A friend in Oregon once told me that the trick to gardening in the Pacific Northwest is to ignore the rain. Don't wait for it to stop, or you'll never get anything done. Just throw on your rain gear and get outside. As I write this, the rain is pounding so hard on my roof that I can hardly hear myself think. My boots and gloves may be up to the task, but I'm not. The garden will be just fine without me until the rain stops. Until Atlas or Sloggers comes up with a full body suit, I'm staying inside."

Read more of Amy's funny column about gardening in the rain.

Featured product: Sloggers AWB - The All Weather Boot

Chicago Sun Times

"New Crop of Garden Gear"

By Mary Cameron Frey
Sun-Times Columnist

"Sloggers, the makers of garden clogs and boots, is rolling out a new line of clothing to wear in the garden that are comfortable, stylish and practical. Among the items offered are gardening pants and vests, aprons, smocks and new hats that offer sun protection with a UPF 50 plus rating, which blocks 98 percent of the sun's rays."

Featured product: Sloggerwear Wide Brim Hat

"Sloggerwear garden hats have been independently tested and rated as providing the highest level of sun protection possible - UPF 50+, that's blocking more than 90% of harmful UVA and UVB damaging rays! This hat has a 'one size fits most' unisex design, and is perfect for working in the garden and it looks great!"

Featured product: Sloggerwear Wide Brim Hat

Philadelphia Inquirer

"My Backyard - Gifts for the Gardener"

By Denise Cowie
Inquirer Staff Writer

Sloggers clogs -Get ready for a colorful spring in new hues. Sloggers Garden Outfitters has introduced new colors in both its Classic Clogs (the simple ones you can hose off) and its Premium Clogs (which have a brushed lining and moisture-absorbing insole). Classic colors include blueberry, cantaloupe and lime; Premium shades include soft blue, sage green and dusty rose.

Featured product: Sloggers Premium Clogs

"Look What We Dug Up: Items Sure to Delight Anyone on Your Shopping List"

By Holly Hayes
Mercury News

"You probably wouldn't think that a big ol' bag of compost would delight anyone on your gift list. But if you're shopping for a gardener, think again. Those of us who lavish attention on our landscapes are delighted by all sorts of non-traditional presents.

Oh, we love the traditional stuff, too. A great pair of garden gloves. A gift certificate to our favorite nursery. Garden clogs that are as fun as they are practical.

We've pulled together a few ideas to get you started. Waterproof garden clogs are carried by most nurseries and garden centers, and they make neat stocking stuffers. The popular Sloggers brand recently introduced some new colors in its standard clog ($19.99), including Raspberry, Blueberry, Cantaloupe and Lime.

Featured product: Sloggers Classic Clogs

"Indoors Out"

"Bring the style of interior rooms to your outdoor spaces. The cheerful Sloggers Garden Outfitters looks good enough for kitchen wear but is made to brighten garden tasks. Order on-line at www.sloggers.com or call 877/750-4437."

Featured product: Sloggerwear Premium Apron

"Garden Wear that Mixes Fashion and Function"

By KORKY VANN
Special to the Courant

"Spring is finally here, which means it's time to start dishing the dirt - literally. But before you throw on your old clothes and head out to get growing, there's something you should know. Fashionable gardeners have traded ratty sweatshirts and stained gloves for stylish "garden attire."

Visit the Sloggers Garden Outfitters website (www.sloggers.com), for example, and you'll see a full line of active wear, accessories and footwear designed exclusively with the garden in mind. Featuring such items as pants with interior kneepad pockets, multi-pocketed vests, sun hats and waterproof clogs in a range of spring pastels, Sloggers' apparel is designed to go from the backyard to town without a change.

Though much of the Sloggers' line is designed for women, male yardsmiths can choose from unisex pants and vests in olive or khaki, and garden clogs in olive or black."

Featured product: Just about everything!

"Booting Up"

"Muddy chores to tackle? Sloggers Garden Outfitters will have you singin' in the rain (and muck) with its completely waterproof ALL-WEATHER BOOTS. Rubber exteriors, neoprene lining and luxuriously padded soles keep feet warm and dry. Their tops roll down for ventilation when needed, looking hip to boot!"

Featured product: Sloggers A.W.B.

"Fresh Finds - Rain Dance"

"Cushion your feet in Sloggers waterproof sherbet-colored garden clogs ($20, shown in raspberry)."

Featured product: Sloggers Classic Clogs

"Gifts for the Gardener"

"Well Vested - You can take it with you when wearing this garden vest with plenty of pockets to store seed packets and small tools. 100% cotton. S, M, L, XL, Olive (shown) or Stone. $49.99 Sloggers."

Featured product: Sloggerwear Gardener's Vest

"Slogging through new stuff"

"It's time... to see how this year's crop of new gardening products fared under semi rigorous real life conditions (also known as my backyard). Here are the results, with 'Two Green Thumbs Up' being the top rating and 'Two Green Thumbs Down' being the worst:

"Sloggers - What a great year it was to test this new line of waterproof gardening shoes and boots. I slogged around in rubber Sloggers boots most of the season, and they were so effective and comfortable that I'll never return to soggy sneakers. The rubber in this footwear is firm enough to hold its shape like leather, but soft and pliable enough that it doesn't feel like you're wearing recycled tires. Two other things I liked - the ankle-height boot version that I tested was surprisingly easy to put on and take-off, and a quick hosing got rid of all traces of mud. Sloggers come in several sizes (men's and women's) and sold at garden centers.

Two Green Thumbs Up
(My favorite new product of 2003)"

Featured product: Sloggers A.W.B. for Women or Men

Everett Herald (WA)

"Gardening Goodies"

"Dress for garden success: The well-appointed gardener might consider donning a vest this fall. Try on the utility vest from Sloggers, the company known for those colorful, all-weather garden clogs. Available in colors stone and olive, the comfortable vest has multiple pockets and elasticized pouches - perfect for carrying your garden items or simply strolling around the neighborhood"

Featured product: Sloggerwear Gardener's Vest

Sunset

"Garden Shoes"

"Every gardener needs waterproof shoes. Two types are available: clogs (open-heeled) and slip-ons. Shoes come in men's and women's sizes unless noted. Best for quick trips outdoors, not for heavy yard work. Can be hosed off after removing insoles, which are washable. Premium Garden Clog, from Sloggers. Flexible material with 1/4-inch-thick cushioned insole."