Clogs for Girls: A Classic Trend with 21st Century Twist

History repeats itself in mysterious ways, doesn’t it? Or maybe we keep reinventing past trends. Whatever the reason may be, the truth remains that clogs were invented ages back for providing comfort to hardworking individuals who worked in farms, factories, and mines. Back then, clogs were made entirely out of wood, to protect feet from the impact caused by long hours of working in mines and farms — basically, clogs were ‘protective footwear’.

One can say that not much has changed in the application of clogs for girls nowadays. But when we take a closer look at the evolution of clogs, we see a lot has changed, and for the better.

From Shoes Just for Men to Shoes for Men and Women

Well, the evolution here is pretty easy to understand. Since they were protective shoes, meant for ‘working’ individuals — in ancient times, individuals that worked were primarily men. Therefore, women wearing clogs didn’t really make sense. But that’s the thing about time — it’s never static. In the 70’s and 80’s clogs became a common accessory for both men and women. Women of the 21st century work as hard as men, and hence, require protective footwear. That’s why, we now have a wide range of clogs for girls (women) as well as men.

From Protective Work Footwear to Casual and Party Footwear

We have already noted the reason why in ancient times, clogs belonged to the league of protective footwear. Today, clogs come in various forms, such as shoes, sandals, boots, and open heel slip-on. Though in essence, they remain the same (protective footwear), now what we see as the 21stcentury twist, is a diversity in their application. Clogs for girls are available in classic, mild, wedge, and high heels — making them a multipurpose footwear.

From Avant-Garde to High-end Fashion

Back in the 70’s and 80’s, clog for men and women alike were considered to be a part of the usual attire of the ‘avant-garde’ man (referred to untraditional, radical, and unorthodox). The avant-garde was a term used for individuals that pushed the boundaries of conformity, ones who challenged the status quo. Well, that’s that, in 2007, high heeled Dutch clogs were brought to the catwalk by Viktor & Rolf (Dutch designers), and in 2010 Chanel and Louis Vuitton reintroduced Swedish clogs for women on the runway.

From all-wood to Wooden Sole

We have noted above that clogs were purely made out of wood. But clogs nowadays are available with the upper covering of materials such as leather, suede, nubuck, etc. Again, the wooden sole still remains, which provides support and provides comfort.