Clog Sandals for Women – Sweden’s Most Fashionable Export

History of Clog Sandals for Women

Even though the first clog sandals were from the Netherlands back in the 1200’s, they were worn by people all over Europe and not just in its country of origin.

There is a reason why the Swedes have the upper hand when it comes to clog-making.Initially, clogs were worn by those individuals who needed protection from the harsh weather and outside conditions. These sandals were very popular in the southern parts of Sweden where they were made of wood as it was the most inexpensive and easily available material at the time.

By the 70’s, clogs had moved on from being the footwear of factory workers and assumed a dominant position in the footwear industry.

The Swedish band, Abba even partnered with a footwear brand to create their own line of clog sandals for women. At its zenith, production breached the million mark per year.

Despite being the most recognized footwear of the 70’s, clogs went out of style until they were revived by the fashion house Viktor and Rolf in their Autumn Winter ’07 collection. After this, Karl Lagerfeld and a number of other fashion designers followed their footsteps and clogs became sought-after once again.

Why Have Clog Sandals for Women Made a Comeback?

The answer to this is two-fold- firstly, it is their revival by fashion designers. Secondly, it is the simplicity of design, which allows wearers to slip them on anytime they feel like. This does not in any way make them less durable or compromise the levels of comfort which they provide. This is because of the materials which are used in their making. These materials include wood, which is used for the base, rubber for both the base and the uppers and leather for the uppers.

As a result, clog sandals for women provide more protection than loafers, better support than slippers and greater toe protection than loafers.

In the case of clogs, there happens to be a break-in period in which the wooden base needs to be softened. This benefits your feet as they get time to get accustomed to the new pair of shoes. Once your feet get acclimatized to wearing them, you will find that they can be worn anytime, anywhere and with any clothes. Thus, if you are a frequent traveler, these clogs can prove to be very useful.