Clogs are known by many names such as: Klompen, Sabot, Palotis, Galosis, Dalminis, and Pattens. Clogs also have several definitions such as: shoes made predominantly out of wood, shoes for clog-dancing (clogging), and comfortable slip on shoes. Even though clogs are traditionally wooden shoes they have grown in such popularity that they are now made out of a variety of materials and sometimes called clog shoes, mules or mule shoes but the main feature is that they have no back or heel, they just slip on and you are out the door.
The history of clogs is very extensive and depending on the country that you research the uses and social classes of people who wore them vary. Traditional wooden clogs were worn by the working class because of the protection that wooden shoes provided and wearing wooden clogs was considered to healthy for the feet. In the 60’s and 70’s wearing clogs became fashionable. Leather clogs, rubber clogs, garden clogs, medical clogs, high heel clogs, platform clogs, pink clogs, or womens clogs in black, every color, design and height is available. The term mules and clogs are the same slip on type of shoe but the clogs high heel is the difference.
In the history of WhataPair.com we have found the Rocket Dog Duffle and Fuzzy to be the most popular of the women’s suede clogs. Rocket Dog Duffle is a women’s clogs navy that looks great with jeans. The Rocket Dog mule selection has been the Short Cut, Ski Jump, Skip, Snicker, Salt Lake, and Serra. All of these women’s mules and clogs have a soft fleece lining and provided great comfort with style. Rocket Dog also has a wedge clog collection that has been very popular which was Expand, Brink, Brodie and Easy Rider. We look forward to Rocket Dog Bessy which is another wedge clog. Every year Rocket Dog changes the styles except for a select few such as the Duffle and Fuzzy clogs who have been around for a few years.
Alegria clogs, also known as Alegria PG Lites, are becoming one of the most popular nursing clogs on the market. Alegria means happiness and many professionals who are on their feet for long periods of time will testify that their feet are happier at the end of the day when they wear their Alegria shoe by PG Lites. The combination of rocker clog and padded footbed is happy news for your feet. Alegria started out with only one style but in many colors but today there are several styles and colors to choose from. The Alegria Paloma collection features floral prints, leather embossed to look like reptile, and animal prints. The Alegria Seville collection has cut outs or floral inserts on the toe. Alegria Barelona/Ibiza collection was sandal with the clog comfort. The Alegria classic collection consisted of leather clogs or suede clogs with or with our faux fur lining.
Haflinger clogs are another popular brand that is available here at Whatapair.com. For over 50 years now Haflinger wool clogs have been in production. Wool clogs are great for winter or summer wear because of the breathability of the boiled wool. More comfort features of the Haflinger boiled wool clogs are the roomy toe box and supportive footbeds. Haflinger slippers are also available so you can continue the comfort at home.
In conclusion, if you are looking for comfortable, convenient, and stylish shoes turn to the clog. You can find casual clogs, dress clogs, athletic clogs, work clogs, vegan clogs, garden clogs, nurse’s clogs, wedge clogs, or just about any type of clog that you can dream up and made in any material that you desire from the traditional wood to suede, leather, or man made materials for our vegan friends. Dr. Scholls clogs are often vegan and very poplur. So if you do not own a pair of clogs get online with WhataPair.com buy a pair, slip then on and take them out for a spin but beware, you will be hooked.