Fashion Tips on How to Wear Swedish Clog Sandals

When it comes to the art of clog-making, the Dutch may be said to be at the forefront. They have had fans since medieval times, but the truth is that wooden-soled shoes have been worn by people all over Europe for hundreds of years.

The Dutch all-wood “klompen” were usually made from the wood of poplar or willow trees and there are reasons why they have been preferred.

They are comfortable in both hot and cold weather, they are used as safety shoes by workers and help in keeping the feet dry in marshy areas.

The practice of Clog-dancing, seen as a forerunner to tap-dancing, led to the popularity and eventual arrival of Swedish clog sandals in the US markets in the 19th century

In the 1970’s, it was made popular by the Swedish band Abba who were clogs in a number of videos.

Need for Swedish Clog Sandals Today

Karl Lagerfeld’s collection for Chanel in 2010 put Swedish clog sandals back in the spotlight after a long time.

After this, everyone wanted a pair of these shoes.

Alexa Chung wore clogs to Chanel’s fashion show in the winter and on the cover of Vogue’s British edition of the March issue. After this, they have been popping up almost everywhere, from the high street brands to the inexpensive labels.

The reasons why Swedish clog sandals so popular was their solid build quality and their orthopedic design which made them score over the less durable and unhealthy footwear.  

Things to Look Out for in Swedish Clog Sandals

Today, Swedish clog sandals come in a number of variations. While some are slip-on with covered or uncovered toes, others are the heeled clogs.

The only consideration here is that the base must be made of wood from the front to the back, with a raised platform.

For some fashionistas, natural-hued leather clogs may be the pick of the season, but there are a number of color variations which can not only lift your spirits, but also put a spring in your step.

Which Swedish Clog Sandal Style Will Best Suit Your Body Type

Athletic Shape: You can wear any style, but the slip-ons would suit you best.

Petite Shape: Look for Swedish clog sandals which have heels and will add some inches to your height.

Curvy Shape: Clog heels would greatly accentuate your calves with any short dress that you wear.