Demystifying Men’s Wooden Clogs

For most men, stepping out of their comfort zone and trying out new things is an absolute no-no. That is probably the reason why, when wooden clogs made their re-entrance in back in 2010, clogs for men weren’t a part of Louis Vuitton and Chanel’s spring/summer collection.

But a lot has changed almost a decade later, wooden clogs for men have crept into the fashion scene. Though many men are still uncertain to step into clogs, the fact that the acceptance of clogs for men is growing cannot be denied.

If we look back to the very advent of clogs, we can be sure of two things, the first is that clogs were birthed for the purpose of protecting the feet (protective footwear) of people who worked in factories, mines, and farms.

The the second thing that we can be sure of is that back then, clogs were made entirely from wood. Considering the fact that back then people who worked in mines, factories, and farms were majorly men, we can deduce that wooden clogs were designed for men in the first place.

Not just that, if we fast forward the time from its advent and stop somewhere between the ’70s and ’80s, Swedish clogs were considered a suitable attire for the avant-garde population that included both men and women. Their popularity diminished for men but managed to survive for women.

The crux of the matter here is that wooden clogs are as fashionable and beneficial for men as they are for women. Also, there’s no reason for men to shy away from trying out wooden clogs. Especially men who are medical professionals, teachers, and chefs will find clogs to be arguably the best and the most comfortable footwear for work. Provided you put in some thought before buying wooden clogs.

A few things one can keep in mind before buying a pair of clogs are:

• The ones you buy must be handcrafted by experienced craftsmen
• Check if the wooden sole is orthopedically structured to distribute even weight throughout your feet
• The clogs you buy should be able to provide you ease, cause less stress on your legs, and support your lower back
• Check the kind of wood that has been used, ideally go for alder wood or lime wood.
• Another thing you can keep an eye open for is knowing how to take care of the clogs that you’re buying. The care instructions are usually given by the manufacturers.