Clogs Are the "Ugly" Shoes Taking Over Fashion—These 26 Are Our Favorites
We know we've spoken about it before, but clogs are again shaping up to be one of the It shoes of the year. Although they've been known to many as "ugly" shoes, people's priorities have shifted in the past year, and comfort has outweighed aesthetics in many areas. We're not sure if it's just us, but the shoes aren't looking so bad on the eyes anymore. If anything, they're looking incredibly cool. While we flaunt painful high heels regularly, it's a breath of fresh air to see clunky, comfortable, and durable shoes on the feet of fashion folk.
It seems like they've come around in high fashion, too, as designers such as Gucci, Chanel, and Bottega Veneta have all released their own version of clogs. Some of our editors have already hopped on the train, so it's not too late to get yourself aboard as well. While clogs are commonly referred to as shoes with a wooden sole, we've rounded up our favorites of all the versions, from sandals to modern rubber styles.
With or without socks, these fur-lined clogs will keep your feet warm and stylish.
Hear us out—I know these are controversial, but maybe the comfort is truly worth the hype? If you disagree, keep scrolling. We have more fashionable options.
Warm weather is almost here. Get ready to wear these with all your dresses.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, Yusra Siddiqui found her way to the team after graduating with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, Nylon, and Allure. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest social media trends, and diving deep into all things Gen Z-related.
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