Seen on Instagram, clogs are making a comeback! Often considered uncomfortable due to their heaviness, they are nevertheless making their mark in this fall's trends. Do we validate… or not?
Of all the shoe trends that stand out this fall, the most unlikely is the return of clogs. This shoe with a large wooden sole has been able to reinvent itself to become "comfortable", difficult to imagine a wooden shoe pleasant to wear, and stylish. Considered trendy one day and then forgotten the next day, the clog, nicknamed “ugly” shoes, makes its way back into your shoesing. No wonder, since the vibe of the 70s is returning to the catwalks lately.
The "clog" has often suffered from its rural reputation, at the same time it comes to us from the countryside. But by dint of trying to find a place in the fashion world, clogs have now become an it-shoe. The clog has made its signature wooden sole and round toe. In fact, according to the fashion platform Lyst's October report: “Clogs are fast becoming the comfortable and ugly shoe of winter, with searches for style rising 27% per month. "
How to wear clogs this winter?
To walk the streets in style, we take inspiration from the looks of fashion references. Fashion journalist Peggy Frey, like Spanish designer Blanca Miro, adopted them with socks. However, not sure that this style faces unanimity …
From a stylistic point of view, clogs can be worn in different ways: cocooning or in the city. When in confinement, they are preferred flat with cork soles so that they are light on the feet. The perfect shoes to be comfortable at home. After, style question, to each his judgment! They are significantly reminiscent of slippers, the ones you hide in the back of the closet. But the most daring adopt clogs in town! Their imposing wooden sole is an eye-catcher and a hearing impact. Obviously not very discreet, the shoe is capable of startling passers-by or annoying hotel residents. Avoid tiled floors.
Regarding the look, we avoid associating the clogs with other strong pieces. They are already, very, if not too present, so there is no need to overload the whole with other strong trends of the season such as vinyl or even glitter. If some want to adopt this trend, we prefer a bohemian style to wear the clogs. But you have to strike a balance between the overly long floral dress and the cowgirl style fringed cardigan. Or, pick from her basics, a tailored jacket with mom jeans, to create a look worthy of a fashionista. And, we put on the accessories: a big belt, a chain necklace or sunglasses to dust off the outdated look of the clogs.
Where to buy clogs?
Luxury houses are reinventing clogs for this fall. They can be found monogrammed at Dior, intense black at Louis Vuitton, in a sandal version at Coach, embroidered at Chloé or more classic at Hermès. But like every new trend, clogs are invading the shelves of fast fashion brands for the happiness, or not, of consumers.
> Clogs, € 49.99 on Mango
> Leather clogs, € 297 on MyTheresa
> Leather clogs, 175 € on Gerard Darel