{"product_id":"walters-lawn-aerating-shoes","title":"Walter's Lawn Aerating Shoes","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eWalter's Lawn Aerating Shoes — Product Description\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/icon?family=Material+Icons\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body { background: #f0f0f0; }\n  .prod-wrapper { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; padding: 40px; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }\n  .prod-wrapper * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  \/* HERO *\/\n  .prod-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f5e9 0%, #f5f0e8 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 36px 32px; 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flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .prod-badge .badge-text strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .prod-badge .badge-text span { font-size: 12px; color: #666; }\n  \/* RESPONSIVE *\/\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .prod-includes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .prod-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .prod-craftsman { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }\n    .prod-guarantee { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }\n    .prod-badge { min-width: calc(50% - 6px); }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-origin\"\u003eHand-Designed · Galion, Ohio\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-title\"\u003e41 Years of Master Gardener Knowledge — In Every Single Spike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-sub\"\u003e\n      By \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Hoffman, 72\u003c\/strong\u003e — master gardener from Galion, Ohio, 41 years in the garden trade,\n      and the man who designed these shoes by hand in 1994 because nothing on the market met his standards.\n      Now, as he closes his shop for good, he's releasing his final batch.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STORY QUOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-story\"\u003e\n    \u003cblockquote\u003e\n      \"If you fertilize your lawn without aerating it first, you're wasting up to 70% of that fertilizer.\n      That's the truth you won't find in any instruction manual — and one the fertilizer industry would\n      very much prefer to keep quiet.\"\n    \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n    \u003ccite\u003eWalter Hoffman — Master Gardener, Galion, Ohio · 41 Years at Hoffman's Garden Center\u003c\/cite\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-includes\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prod-includes-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-include-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-icon\"\u003e👟\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-name\"\u003e1 Pair of Shoes\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-desc\"\u003eLeft + right, fits all shoe sizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-include-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-name\"\u003e26 Metal Spikes\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-desc\"\u003e13 per shoe · hardened · 2 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-include-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-icon\"\u003e🔒\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-name\"\u003e4 Nylon Straps\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-desc\"\u003e2 per shoe · adjustable · metal eyelets\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-include-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-name\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"inc-desc\"\u003eWalter's tips for your first season\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURES GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat Walter Built Differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prod-features-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The 13-Spike Distribution\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003e13 spikes evenly distributed across the full sole — no patch of lawn goes untreated. Models with 8–10 spikes leave gaps where compaction is often worst.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The 2-Inch Deep Penetration\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003eExactly 2 inches — straight into the root zone. Shorter spikes never reach the depth where water and nutrients actually need to go.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e🧹\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The Heel-Clean Plate\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003eAutomatically dislodges soil clumps with each step — no stopping, no clogging, no interruptions while walking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The Dual-Strap System\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003eTwo independent nylon straps per shoe — secure fit over sneakers, garden clogs, or rubber boots alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The Galvanized Protection Layer\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003eAll spikes hardened and galvanically zinc-coated — rust-resistant, season after season. Walter's own pair has been in use since 1994.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-name\"\u003e\"The Companion Principle\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feat-desc\"\u003eWear them while mowing — aeration and mowing in a single pass. No extra trip, no extra hour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- EXPERT BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-expert\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"exp-label\"\u003eExpert Opinion · Soil Science\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cblockquote\u003e\n      \"Compacted soil is the most common and most underestimated problem in American home lawns. When soil air pores drop below 8%, roots can no longer breathe — fertilizer nutrients simply aren't absorbed. Anyone who mechanically aerates once a year can cut their fertilizer needs in half.\"\n    \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n    \u003ccite\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Robert Crane\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soil Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Soil Science\u003c\/cite\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUALITY CHECKLIST --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-list\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy These Shoes Are Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardened, galvanized spikes —\u003c\/strong\u003e No rusting, no bending. Walter's own specification since 1994 — unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch penetration depth —\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches directly into the root zone, where nutrients are actually absorbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-cleaning heel plate —\u003c\/strong\u003e No soil clumps, no stopping — continuous, uninterrupted walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-strap system —\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure over any shoe — sneakers, clogs, rubber boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use immediately —\u003c\/strong\u003e No tools, no assembly. Strap on and go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- GUARANTEE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-guarantee\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"guar-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"guar-title\"\u003e30-Day Return Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"guar-text\"\u003eTry the shoes out. If they don't deliver, just send them back — no hassle, no fine print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- NOTE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Usage Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Tighten the straps fully — don't just loosely buckle them. Walk slowly and deliberately, especially on wet grass. Best results when aerating right after mowing, when the soil is slightly moist.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT SPECS TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic sole + hardened, galvanized steel (spikes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 5 in per shoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 per shoe (26 total) · 2 in · hardened \u0026amp; galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × adjustable · nylon · metal eyelets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoe Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal — fits all standard shoe sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse and dry · weather-resistant storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt to Walter's design specifications · final batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree Standard Shipping · 2–3 Business Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Handcrafted by Walter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48211541590241,"sku":"DSHD9-WM546001","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/hf_20260403_082226_ea8ab12b-7951-4ad8-a56b-e7aa911dd4a1.png?v=1776176081","url":"https:\/\/craft-folk.com\/products\/walters-lawn-aerating-shoes","provider":"CRAFTFOLK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}