The Never Ending Charm of Wooden Swedish Clogs

Whenever we hear the name Wooden Swedish Clogs, the first thing that crops up in our minds are the Dutch wooden footwear. This happens despite the fact that there are a number of different options available when it comes to wooden clogs. Nowadays, a clog is branded as any shoe which has a wooden sole but that is not the truth because there is more to wooden clogs than just wooden soles.

The Comeback

Despite the major upheavals in the fashion industry in recent times, it seems that clogs are making a comeback and that too in style. This is because they never went out of trend completely. The reason why wooden swedish clogs became the most popular versions of the clogs is because of their design which is so enticing and easy to wear too. The 70’s and the 80’s saw them rise to the heights of success but then it did not last long and post the 80’s they only remained popular amongst the fanboys.

Causes of their Resurgence

The change came in the Parish Fashion Week of 2010 when both Louis Vuitton and Chanel showcased clogs. Since being showcased at the fashion week, clogs have been featured in a lot of fashion shows and young people wearing them around on a regular basis, although it has been observed that they are more popular with people who have never even seen them before and this explains why they are so fond of them

The TV is greatly responsible for the emergence of clogs. For instance, in the UK, the show Strictly Come Dancing not only brought back clogs in fashion, it was also responsible for getting back ballroom dancing, in which the dancers tapped on their clogs when dancing. As a result a lot of workshops and private classes have mushroomed all over the country as more and more number of people get attracted not just to this dance form but toward the clogs as well.

Thus, since the beginning of the new millennia, clogs are enjoying not just a revival of sorts, their numbers be it with respect to their sales or their fan following is rising exponentially as well.

Practical and Fashionable Style Guide for Men’s Shoes

Men’s fashion has been grabbing eyeballs globally with the new and old styles that are transforming into mainstream trends as men are becoming more fashion-forward. In their endeavor to become more stylish, a lot of men end up wearing the wrong pair of trousers or shoes.  

Men’s footwear has been scrutinized by the fashion police as it is very easy to go wrong with their shoes. On one hand, there is the style factor and on the other, there is comfort, both of which have to be borne in mind. We all know that comfortable shoes are a little towards the uglier side (unfortunately), whereas those stylish shoes kill your feet when worn for a few hours. How do we find the perfect balance of style and comfort and where?

Do not lose hope as we are here to guide you to the best shoes for men. We will also educate you on the basic features of a great pair of men’s shoes. So let’s get started. 

•  The basic idea is to be comfortable, which will reflect as confidence in the way you carry yourself. If the tapered end of your favorite shoes squeeze the life out of you, then just ditch them and take to something much more comfortable with ample toe room like men’s wooden clogs.

•  Always keep in mind the toe spring, which is the space between the toes and the ground. Ideally, the toe spring should be enough to fit in a pencil, right beneath the toe. The toe spring lets you move forward naturally in the process of walking by projecting the feet forward for the next step. It is very important for the pronation of the feet. 

• Most shoemakers disregard toe spring and make completely flat, razor sharp shoes that look good but prolonged wear can cause plantar fasciitis. Anatomically designed shoes like men’s wooden clogs have sufficient toe spring that doesn’t compromise with the aesthetics of these shoes.

• The last shape should complement the arch of the wearers’ feet. While some men are flatfooted, some have a prominent arch and some men have neutral feet which are considered ideal. Men’s wooden clogs have an orthopedically correct footbed carved out of alder wood for optimum arch support for all feet types in men.  

   

My Latest Purchase: Wooden Clogs

Women love sales. Reason? Sales are amazing. They mean loads of goodies from our favorite brands at almost half the price (sometimes even less than that!). But it is important to act like a smart shopper and pick up only those clothes that we will actually end up wearing. The same logic applies for shoes.

I recently bought a pair of wooden clogs that were on sale online and am glad I bought them. I wanted a good pair of comfortable shoes to wear to work. My previous work shoes were not very practical as they were a bit uncomfortable and gave me calluses and sore toes whenever I had some field work.

It was not easy picking one from among so many great options. There were quite a large number of
wooden clogs for sale online. I set my heart on a pair of black strappy clogs. Very reasonably priced, the product exceeded my expectations when I wore them for the first time. Even on the most hectic days, when I have to be on my feet all day, these wooden clogs were easy on the feet and did not cause any discomfort at the end of the day. There has also been a fall in the occurrence of the lower back strain that used to be quite frequent until I started wearing clogs.

The wooden bottom of the clogs have medium height and have an arch that complements the arch of
my feet. The sole is skid- resistant as it is made of polyurethane. The leather uppers are nailed to the
wooden footbed and is sure to last for a long time. There were wooden clogs for sale which had suede uppers.

The height of the heel is neither too high, nor too low which makes these wooden clogs a great option for daily wear. The footbed has been designed, keeping in mind the orthopedic requirements for footwear. It is for this reason that these sandals are great for the feet and are effective in eliminating
any discomfort associated with wearing the wrong pair of shoes.

I recommend buying your first pair of clogs soon, while the sale is on and while the retailers are still stocked with these beauties.