Yes, they are. The are unbelievably ugly and awkward-looking. But they are comfortable. Should never be worn outside the house (even to fetch the newspaper at 5:30 a.m.) or in the range of any sort of camera unless you want proof of your dorkiness preserved for posterity. They tried to make marginally more attractive ones, on sale at Lord & Taylor, but it didn’t work out all that well.
They’re hideously ugly but they’re GREAT gardening shoes! :)