Calling all clog lovers
Wooden shoes or clogs are used as footwear in several places in Europe; ranging from Scandinavia to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It's difficult to figure out the exact origin of the clogs, since they were often thrown into the fire when worn out. So if clogs were being used across all of Europe, why are they associated with the Netherlands?
The Dutch were a major player (if not the biggest at one point in time) at the trade market and that means we traveled everywhere, wearing clogs. They were an integral part of the street scene until 1945 since they were ideal to tread the Dutch muddy ground. Later, leather shoes became affordable to everyone, not just the rich and clogs became a symbol of poverty.
The oldest clog was found in Amsterdam and dates back to around 1230 A.D.. That means we can assume that at least 800 years ago people in the Netherlands wore clogs!
Goodbye sneakers, hello clogs.
Nowadays mostly farmers still wear clogs. Besides the fact that clogs are still ideally suited for our marshy landscape, there are more advantages. The high quality of the wood and tailorized fit makes it extremely comfortable to wear. During the summer the clogs will keep your feet cool by blocking the heat and during the winter they will keep your feet warm, keeping the heat in.
You can choose the traditional version of clogs, but if you like variety there's a lot of choice; different colors and multiple prints means you can mix and match to your hearts content, or you can decorate your clogs yourself. Not won over by the nostalgic look? No problem, you're not the only one. Souvenir clogs have appeared over the years in various designs such as corkscrew, keychains, magnets and various other things; paving the way to other uses of our beloved clogs.
This is seriously the most all-purpose type of shoe you can own. You can wear them with skinny jeans and a casual tee or sweater, you can wear them with a dress, and you can wear skinny black pants and a drapey top. Also, you know those flared-leg jeans that are newly back in style? Well, a pair of clogs are the perfect footwear for them!
Clogs have a long history. Clogs were first used for dance because of the distinctive sound they made. So, you can thank clogs for tap dancing lessons! With that being said, they are more than a pair of work shoes. They’re a fashion statement. Modern clogs borrow traditional aspects of the original clogs, whether it’s a wooden sole, the shape, or the fit. They may have cloth or leather uppers or possibly even be an entirely man-made version. Wherever clogs came from, we’re happy they’re still around and more popular than ever.
Why do we love clogs?
They offer a good amount of support and they have sturdy tread. They’re so stylish - move over birkenstocks We have several styles so there is a clog for every gal!
With the extra inches they make your legs look so long! To achieve the ultimate look we recommend wearing a flared mini dress because the flare starts at the waist, giving the illusion of long legs. Hello, runway model!
They’re the perfect spring shoe because they look SO CUTE with sheer socks -we still have a few if you want to try the look! This shoe will (literally) carry you into summer and fall Clogs are a great alternative to heels. A lot less effort for the same amount of height.
