Cindy,
I also have mostly worn old athletic shoes for gardening. Like you I got tired of wet feet, and I also got tired of lacing and unlacing, and I got tired of leaves and dirt falling down inside my shoes (I haul a lot of leaves and grass clippings) and athletic shoes just fill up with dirt and leaves when working the compost pile or mulching.
The flower bed I spend most of my time in is a bog, so it stays wet. I also have a slope to deal with, so the shoes have to hold my feet in place and not allow my toes to press up against the end of the shoe when walking down hill.
I bought a cheap pair of shoes from Sam's that worked pretty well but they only lasted one season. Now the upper rubber is cracking open and the all ready thin sole is worn down.
They looked almost identical to these, but were an off brand.
https://jet.com/product/detail...
They were not great for not allowing my feet to slide, but they did alright. They were great as far as keeping my feet dry. They also did a good job of keeping the dirt and debris out, and I just loved not having to lace and unlace them.
I have seen the original Muck shoe listed above but with a sturdier sole, and that would be my suggestion for the garden. I assume they make a ladies version also.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFX4LMA/
