Talk to me about clogs (2024)

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Janet

suntiger

Stagiaire Fash

If clogs, then the classic styles you’ve posted, with wood soles, relying on the beauty of the natural materials for their looks.

This may sound odd, but I’m surprised to hear you don’t currently wear clogs. They just strike me as a “you”’ kind of things.

kkards

DonnaF

I own more clogs than a human being ought to own. I have flat low volume feet so backless ones tend to fly off my feet and even with some with backs I have added a tongue pad to tighten the fit over my arch.

Clog fit can be a bit like Birkie fit: Your toes have to be a certain length. MIAs do not work for me although they might if they came in half sizes. Uneven ground can be treacherous if you are prone to twisting your ankles. Danskos at least are more standing than walking shoes. My right foot bends very little (hallux rigidus) so I need the support and inflexibility of Dansko Pros so YMMV.

As to fashion/style? Clogs look really, really bad with more delicate looks. A much taller and bigger friend owns brown leather clogs which give her a too heavy, clunky masculine look — but I think she would look great in my flowered ones.

Angie

I don't wear them - too wide for my feet and slip off - but come on - clogs are Dutch!! How can they not be KILLER FAB

In the Netherlands, all ages and genders wear them. It's like a Dutch Birkie. With and without socks.

I had a few red pairs as a child and teen in the '70s and '80s. I'd wear a white pair today, if I could get them to fit!

I think they are stylish in that classic and iconic Euro way. Some of my Norwegian and German clients wear them, and with panache. Go for it!

Marlene1

JAileen

I love them!!! I wear Dansko. I’ve tried Sanitas, but they don’t seem to fit. I wore the backless kind for years, both with and without the strap. Then I got a pair with the back and have worn them a lot this past year. I also have these sandals, in several colors. I love them best of all.

UmmLila (Lisa)

These are my clog and clog-adjacent shoes. I wore the sandal ones a ton last summer and despite the height I found them to be very comfortable.

I have a black Sanita pair on a wood wedge bottom, with gold studs around the edge (I did have a find for them when I bought them a few years ago) though I don't tend to wear them as much because I somehow am never sure about what hemline I like with them.

I also had a pair of donut heel wood wedge clogs when I was in junior high school. Oh, did I love those shoes.

nuancedream

LaPed

I've always wanted to be able to wear them because style-wise they'd be a natural fit for me, but they're just too rigid! I can't get into the feeling of standing on top of my shoes like little step stools. I look at No. 6, Hanna Andersson, Swedish Hasbeens, etc every fall/winter because I love the vibe they lend, but I know I'd be miserable wearing them. My Dutch ancestors are probably shaking their heads at me.

Did you know that the combination of hard labor and hard-soled klompen is actually believed to have caused some really unusual bone damage in the feet of Dutch farmers in centuries past? https://www.smithsonianmag.com.....-180967275

SarahD8

I was tickled to see in angie’s post that clogs are trending again! I had just been thinking that I wanted to pull out my clogs for spring after having not worn them much for several years.

I like Lotta from Stockholm. Similar look to Swedish Hasbeens but much more reasonable price point. I wear the low heel and styles with a buckle ankle strap — they have been fine for my narrow feet and ankles.

Here is my collection. I wear the red peep toes occasionally with patterned socks in spring. The braided sandals are exclusively for barefoot summer wear.

cat2

Jonesy

I love clogs and have several pairs, including traditional styles, sandals, and booties. I could never find a pair that worked well on my feet until I discovered Troentorp, a Swedish brand. They fit my feet perfectly and are really comfortable, and they use nail studs instead of staples, which I prefer. So I think the key is to find a brand that has a wooden base shape (length, width, other bells and whistles, e.g., Troentorp bases have a little arch support curve and a big toe indentation that my feet love) that works for your particular feet.

https://troentorpsclogs.com/about-us

Star

Anonymous

Give me all of the clogs. I'm right into them too. I go for the old-school Swedish Hasbeen or No 6 look, but the prices for nice ones are getting so high! I bought a pair of cheaper ones last summer from Mia - and while they're just ok, I should have held out for really nice ones. Story of my life. I am a bit afraid of spraining an ankle though - old people worries .

I've had the Troentorp ones in an out of a shopping cart for a solid year, too.

Oh, and , I'm really annoyed at myself for tossing out an ancient (now would be cool vintage - lol) pair of Roots leather clogs - complete with a softer rubber base . I got rid of them when I moved homes 2 years ago, and it was just one in a long list of dumb decisions I made at that time.

Runcarla

JAileen

RobinF

Anonymous

Much love for, especially the more traditional, wood or cork soled varieties, I am always envious when I see other women tripping along in them. Sadly, I have not worn them since high school when poor fit caused a problem that fortunately resolved itself without surgery.

I would not wear them now anyway as I am restricting myself to shoes suitable for impromptu dog walking.

Windchime

rachylou

Anonymous

kkards

whidbeygirl

SW prof

Anonymous

Anonymous

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