Friday, April 02, 2010

Clogs: Yay or Nay?

True story: The only pair of Dr. Scholl's "original wood exercise sandal" or whatever I owned lasted me approximately four hours. That's how long it took me to hobble to work, feverishly working my toe-grip muscles to unsuccessfully attempt to keep the damn things on my feet, look casual-cute at my desk for a few hours, and finally fall out of them on W. 53rd Street at lunch. Those things are the devil in shoe form. So unassuming-looking, and yet IMPOSSIBLE to walk in. For me, anyway. I'm guessing that wooden shoes + mules = no go, even several years later, but oh how I wish I could rock some of this spring's luxed-up clogs. Hippies never looked so good, people! Here are a few of my favorite clunkers:


Swedish Hasbeens are SO NOW (hardie har har)! Four-inch heels, people. This is the Braided Sky-High model in sweet pale pink, $242 with shipping from Sweden.



Swedish Hasbeens peep-toes, $219 with shipping. Love these!



The Jeffrey Campbell "Charli" clog, $126. This is a really luxe-looking clog. And yet it's five whole inches of heel, slightly mitigated by a one-inch platform. I can only imagine myself attempting to walk down to my work cafeteria, nevermind five blocks to the subway. Danger! Danger! It's stunning in black, and I love that you can move the strap to make it a slingback.



Funkis closed-toe clogs, $149. These are handmade in Sweden AND have staples holding them together, so you know they're authentic (right?).



No. 6 clog boots were all the rage this winter, at least here in New York. Their clogs are custom-made for you and come in a slew of colors and several styles. This is a T-strap for $230.



If I were to join the cult of clogs, I might just go for Maguba's DIY option: design it yourself! I just can't figure out what color combo I would get...purple and black? Purple and yellow? Black and yellow? So many options!








Maguba "Barcelona" clogs, $141.

If actual clogs are just too scary for you, there are a whole bunch of clog-inspired sandals out there. A few studs in the right spot, and bam! Hot semi-cloggy action.


Nine West "Eddisha" sandals, $79.



Miz Mooz "Hazel" sandals, $99.95.



And another: Kensie Girl "Taylor" sandals, $63.



Finally, these are on eBay and only applicable to size 7.5s, but, just, wow. Sigerson Morrison clogs, a Buy It Now steal at $105.99. Such a uniquely feminine (yet still cloggy) take on the style.

Happy stomping!

8 comments:

firefly said...

I love the second pair and the Nine West ones! Unfortunately, I can't walk in high shoes either.

Unknown said...

As a kid I owned a pair of clogs that I loved. They were impossible to walk in and I came close to falling and skinning my knees on numerous occasions. I'll definitely pass on this trend!

Lindja said...

say no to clogs!

Suyinsays said...

the black ones with the closed toe and the studs are pretty cool, but im not sure if im a total clog convert though? haha great post still

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Unknown said...

yes - you've pick some nice ones to display. if i were going to a party that lasted a few hours i'd wear a pair :-)

WendyB said...

Yay yay yay!

Gifts By Katherine said...

Nice selection, I have trouble walking in them too, giggle. Maybe the straps would help keep them on.

Ruth said...

Hey!
love the Jeffrey Campbell pair...very like Chanel's though a good 600 cheaper! In England the attempts are nowhere near as good as these..Im going to have to get some sent over!


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