Clogs

Clogs are wooden shoes designed for orthopedic comfort; although in recent years, they have developed into a highly fashionable footwear style as well, popular with women the world over. Steve Madden can be given a great deal of credit for making clogs fashionable; due to his influence, now, any number of fashionable designers include a clog or two in their casual shoe lines. People in the Netherlands consider clogs to be part of their history, and they refer to this traditional footwear as klompen. Traditionally, clogs were built from poplar wood, but more and more companies market clogs made from other materials, like rubber and leather.Clogs offer unique orthopedic advantages. These shoes are flat and hard. Therefore, they offer support to the soles of the feet and the legs. Leading clog manufacturers, like Dansko, now offer clogs in a variety of makes, colors, and styles, so they can fit in with practically any wardrobe.Despite their simple form, clogs do a yeomen's job of absorbing shocks and reducing neck and spinal strain. In addition, they come with soles that grip to slick surfaces. Given all these advantages, it is no surprise that the clog shoe market has witnessed a boom over the past ten years. Given the unique ergonomic nature of clogs, it may take time for new wearers to 'break in' their shoes.