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Move aside dad shoes, clogs are the new wave

Could this be your new favourite 'ugly' shoe?

By Gordon Ng - 

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It was a surprise to anyone watching the Spring/Summer 2021 shows when out strolled, at Hermes, the unlikeliest pair of shoes to become an It style: clogs.

Out of nowhere, desire was ignited for what can, quite objectively, be called the unsexiest style of shoe possible. The elegant, graceful calfskin renditions on the Hermes runways were, by numerous reports, sold out in quick order.

Of course, comfort is not a new idea. The last year has seen brands and designers double down on what we wear to feel good in – whether as an arching way of thinking about fashion or the specifics of what to wear while at home.

Thanks to fashion designers, even something as practical as the clog is getting a rethink. Now, there are places to walk (or clip-clop) these clogs. If you haven’t jumped on the trend yet, sooner the better. Here are our picks.

Celine by Hedi Slimane calfskin and wood clogs, Celine

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Lest you think Hedi Slimane’s Celine is all about slick youthful style. These come in sumptuous calfskin with the brand’s Maillon Triomphe link detail.

Calfskin and wood clogs, Hermes

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If you like Hermes and the clogs they showed on the runway, you’ll love these – which come with a buckle detail pulled from the classic Kelly bags.

Leather and wood clogs, Pierre Hardy

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3/10

“Glam-horticultural” is the rather genius way shoe maestro Pierre Hardy describes this pair.

Leather and wood clogs, Thom Browne

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4/10

The designer Thom Browne may be capable of dazzling acts of fashion subversion, but he never misses when he goes back to basics. This almost archetypal design of a clog is one example.

Calfskin and wood clogs, Chloe

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5/10

A feminine take on the clog, true to the Chloe style of bohemian chic.

Since 1854 jacquard, leather and wood clogs, Louis Vuitton

6/10

The pale beechwood that Louis Vuitton uses pairs nicely against the monogrammed jacquard pattern of the brand’s Since 1854 line.

Leather clogs, Marni

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7/10

Consider this design by Marni a more luxurious and simplified version of a clog – similar in shape and spirit – sans wooden sole.

Rubber clogs, Bottega Veneta

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8/10

Since the brand’s runaway success with the chunky rubber Puddle boot, Bottega Veneta seem to be redoubling their efforts on clunky-made-chic rubber shoe styles.

Leather platform clogs, Sergio Rossi

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9/10

It’s got the shape, the silhouette, and the vibe. Craft it in sleek black leather, though, and you’ve got a clog meant for a night out.

Faux leather and wood clogs, Stella McCartney

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10/10

The pinched toe construction of this pair means a sharper appearance. Great if you’re in the market for a clog that’s a little less round.

This article was first published in Female.

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clogscomfortable shoesfootwearspring summer 2021
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