Comfortable Clogs

Clogs R Us

Clogs are comfortable and even provide terrific support for those with flat feet. Clogs became quite trendy in the '70s, probably for their convenience; they are easy to slip on and off. Clogs, however, have been around for sometime, particularly in The Netherlands. "Klompen" (a pair of clogs in Dutch) have been a cultural mark in The Netherlands' for several centuries.7 This shoe was used primarily to do work, especially during the Industrial Revolution. Popular in northern France, England, and the low countries (i.e. Belguim, Luxemburg, and The Netherlands), the shoes were cheap, durable, and very strong since they were made from tough materials like alder, birch, sycamore, or breech. Shaped to fit the foot, clogs were often worn with thick socks or bare feet. With the latter, hay, straw, or bracken stuffed along the interior helped pad the rigidity of the wood.8. The upward turned toe in most traditional clogs make it easier to walk. Today in The Netherlands, klompen are made from plain wood with the beautifully carved, painted, or textured clogs saved for Sundays. A typical appearance of the clog in contemporary Netherlands is in the gardens as someone tends to the plants and flowers.