The impenetrable clog was created in Europe in the 1800s and favored by Dutch rural laborers working outdoors. Eventually, the reasonable shoes spread to the rest of Europe, with countries creating their own unique versions: a tripod style in Spain and pairs used for ‘puring’ (a way to settle arguments by using clogs as weapons) in England.
A fashionable approach to the wooden shoes did not arrive until the 1970s, when both men and women sported the traditional Swedish style. They then evolved into platforms in the 80s and by the 90s could be seen in flat, mid and high heel form. But halfway through the 90s, the trend died out, leaving only nurses and chefs in their plastic Crocs. Now, clogs are back, making grand appearances on the runways of Chanel, Alexander Wang and Louis Vuitton. Chanel produced another hit with their sky-high, simple pairs, while Vuitton teamed up heeled clog styles with ponytails and fringe, resulting in a huge miss. Jeffrey Campbell’s affordable, yet chic pair of Charlie Clogs bears a striking resemblance to Chanel’s and allows thin-walleted fashionistas to get into the clogging spirit. AP
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