“Wherever you head, your presence will be heralded by the clip-clop of wood”
Should you be after nimble footwear, don’t even consider clogs. Stealthy they are not. These are shoes with presence – sturdy, inflexible, noisy. Wherever you head, your presence will be heralded by the clip-clop of wood on pavement. These are not shoes to sneak about in.
Their latest incarnation, instigated by Gucci and popularised by Swedish Hasbeens has, however, seen a refinement in style. More of a sandal than a slip-on, they have ankle straps, peep-toes and a manageable heel. Still chunky enough to make your legs look shapely, they are versatile enough to be worn with almost anything.
Back in the ’70s, however, when worn by the groovy, clogs were a heftier proposition. Based on those of a Dutch…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2016 - Issue 50