Gardening can be one of the most restorative hobbies, but nothing dampens your experience quite like soggy, uncomfortable footwear. Like the best gardening tools, a great pair of gardening shoes is a worthy investment, according to our experts. Some benefits, such as comfort and support, are similar to a street or running shoe, but gardening shoes also offer “protection from the elements, such as soil, weeds, mulch, critters [and moisture],” says Eric Preston Stout, expert gardener and…