Every Clog Has Its Day

The Ugglebo 'Make Your Day a Little Better' Giveaway

 

 

 

Guy Day Friday

he topic is always clogs here on Every Clog Has Its Day. And every week I wrestle with the internet as best I can to squeeze out a notable story or two worthy of posting on Guy Day Friday. It's a process best described as a challenge. But somehow for over a year now I've been able to claim victory from the jaws of the shoe making industry's indifference. And today's post is no different. I wish it were a treasure trove of men's online clog shopping that I'm able to offer for this edition. Or perhaps a wealth of sightings of male celebrities sporting the latest wooden goodness for guys. Alas, it's just a few random images located somewhere near the intersection of wooden shoes and men's fashion. Look and enjoy. And remember, another week will be here before you know it. And who knows what new news that will bring?

 

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Rocket Dog clogs, size 11

Well, at least I do have this genuinely newsworthy item of interest to post. One of my regular Guy Day Friday readers dropped by my Inbox with a pair of clogs to offer. 

I recently bought a pair of Rocket Dog Giddyup clogs at a great price, hoping I would be able to wear them, at least around the house. It turns out that while I CAN get them on my massively wide feet, they aren't in any way comfortable to me. I would be happy to offer them to any reader who wants them at what I paid ($20  bucks!) plus whatever shipping it would take to get them to that person, probably around $10, if past history serves me. Alternately, I will put them on Ebay, if you would be kind enough to let your readership know. I would imagine there are some guys (and gals!) out there who would enjoy having them.

Here's a photo of the style from a retail website:

 

 

 

And a shot of the actual pair being auctioned:

 

 

 

You'll find these rugged looking clogs on an eBay listing from pennharris. And the seller, my reader, has suggested,

Why not tell your folks that I am putting them on at starting bid of $40 but if I get an offer for EXACTLY $20.01 I will know the bid came from a reader and will sell them immediately. I won't accept any other offer, at least for a couple of days.

Happy bidding!

 

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A man and his madreños

Over on IberiaNature.com, the online "guide to the environment, climate, wildlife, geography, and nature of Spain", the industrious and far-reaching content creators have posted a picture or two of the traditional Spanish muck shoes...known as madreños. According to their article, 

Not only the old folk wear these practical wooden clogs. In El Puertu after the rain a strapping youth in track-suit bottoms pounded across the road in his. They keep your feet warm and dry and raise them out of the dung and mud.

 

 

 

It's the knobby bottom on this shoe that makes it so useful when precipitation has turned the landscape to the consistency of pudding. 

 

 

 

 

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Casual clogs for Ken and G. I. Joe

I'm clearly dating myself now. G. I. Joe is better known as a movie these days than as an action figure (aka doll) for boys, and Ken has not been a hot item in Barbie's iPhone Contacts since their relationship cooled in 2004. Girl, I told you he was gay! Besides he wouldn't be caught dead in these 1/6 scale shoes that resemble a certain unnamed plastic clog. But someone somewhere thought some 12" figure would.   

 

 

 

 

Spotted on toyhaven.com.

 

Like the dude below. After bringing the pain in one of the world's trouble spots, I'm sure he'd be just the character to kick off his Doc Martens at base camp after a day of bad assery and chill with an MRE with a pair of these casual shoes on his feet. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Engrish websites say the darnedest things

Love these wooden sandals...though the product description is a bit hazy on details. I should contact Rakuten and see if I could give them a hand with their web content.

 

Clogs BLADE of the waterfowl industry man

Clogs of waterfowl industry pursuing classic Japanese clogs in spite of being pleasure with the fashion of "the times."
As clogs looking good with the men who was a modern adult this time, a product called "BLADE" was born newly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  my Rosabella clog boots...accompanied by the MakeYourOwnJeans.com corduroy pants I had made specifically to go with 'em!]

 

 

 

Celebriclogs

all me fickle, but I've got a fresh, new slate of favorite celebrities. And I must be shallow, too, because I'm unaffected by such considerations as the breadth of their talent or the height of their fame. I simply think they've captured my interest because of the undeniable wisdom of their footwear selections. Just take a look for yourself? How can you disagree?

 

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Jessica Simpson

American singer, actress, and shoe designer.

 

 

Spotted on Boots4You.

 

 

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Julianne Moore

American actress.

 

 

Spotted on The Fashionshake. 

 

 

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Solange Knowles

American singer/songwriter.

 

 

 

Spotted on Upscale Hype.

 

 

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Stephanie Pratt

American reality TV personality.

 

 

 

Spotted on Haute Like Couture.

 

 

Spotted on Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

 

 

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Whitney Port

American reality TV personality.

 

 

 

Spotted on Chic Geek.

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  those No. 6 thigh highs are back!]

 

 

 

What's New? (as of January 25, 2012)

mmmmmmmmm. Comfort food is why God made kitchens. And I'm indulging in a little as I blog. Or I will as soon as they come out of the oven. There's a local restaurant here named Ann Sather that is known for their cinnamon rolls. The food in general is good solid fare at all three of their Chicago locations, but their gooey buns of warm, wonderful spice and sugar are something to travel miles out of your way for. And trust me, I have. But one day, it occurred to me that I could try my hand at making a batch for myself. I don't think of myself as a particularly experienced cook, but I've wrestled with my Cuisinart and my cutting board enough not to be scared away from a recipe that contains such words as "knead" and "yeast". And besides, these are cinnamon rolls we're talking about. I figured I would never be able to replicate the tummy pleasing yumminess of the Ann Sather pastries. But if I could make a close enough approximation, I might be able to save myself some gasoline and a few centimeters on the waistline. The recipe I found on Recipes.com has gotten me and my taste buds where we wanted to go. And in just a bit, when the timer finally sounds, I will be savoring nirvana, ambrosia, and visions of sugar plums all rolled into one. As I said before, "Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!"

 

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1.  Oxford lace-up (aka A17161) from Sophya

Oh, dear. Another clog style shoe that's been listed on the web with not a single mention of the C-word. I will admit that this style and the next are not new. In fact this one has been marked 50% off in the only color that remains and the next non-c__g from Sophya below is completely out of stock. Well, I missed them when they first came out, but the completist in me wants to include them at least once on Every Clog Has Its Day before they disappear into people's closets completely. Also worth noting is that I nabbed this one in my size before it disappeared. I have such spotty luck with sizes it remains to be seen whether along with the Free Shipping I'll also be taking advantage of the Free Returns.

Available in tan only from Nordstrom, but I'm publishing pics of the brown pair, too, 'cause I think it looks so gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

 

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2.  Pull-on boot from Sophya

Ya know, maybe it's not my fault that I've overlooked these two styles. I mean, if I went to Nordstrom.com and did a search for "clog" when these styles first went online, I'm betting they wouldn't have showed up. Dear Lord, don't tell me I have scour every shoe catalog completely to unearth whatever studded wooden goodness may be buried there!

Formerly available from Nordstrom.

 

 

 

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3.  Beal clog boot from Rachel Comey

Another style that doesn't rightfully belong here today. I featured it on a What's New? back in December, in fact. But when I saw this shoe on a model's feet on this retailer's website, I had to go out of my way to share.

Available through La Garçonne. 

 

 

 

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4.  Pixie clog boot from Rachel Comey

Almost nearly the same style,...but with no full outfit shots to show it off. Phooey. 

Available through La Garçonne. 

 

 

 

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5.  Dorem wooden wedge from Robert Clergerie

Available through Barneys New York in brown and black.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  why, hello, you Nadine clog boots from Koolaburra! I haven't spent much time with you lately. Let's make up for that! Ding! Oh! There's the timer!]

 

 

News from Ugglebo!

 

ou love clogs, right? You indulge in a little of shoe therapy from time to time, too, I'll bet. Well, what could be more perfect than a chance to win some new kicks...for free?

 

Fredrik, the Marketing and Brand Manager at Ugglebo, asked the other day if I'd like to give away a pair of clogs on my blog. I said, "Gladly! And feel free to send along a few styles for me to test drive, too." Well, while I sit here waiting to see if he thought I was kidding, you have a chance to score a free pair for yourself. Just as Ugglebo states right there on their website:

Our mission is to create raving fans by making our customers’ day a little bit better.

And this, my clog loving friend, is your chance to become a raving fan.

 

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As you might guess, I'm not just looking to give away a pair of clogs. I'm looking for my fellow clog fans to create some images and anecdotes that will be fun and entertaining to post in the weeks to come. Sure you can write a brief explanation of how some new clogs will brighten your day or take a photo of an outfit that's just calling out for one of the styles you see on www.uggleboclogs.com. But you should also feel free to stretch your creative wings and send in something unexpected. Entries must arrive by midnight Chicago time on February 19th, 2012. Fredrik from Ugglebo and I will be reviewing entries for the one that clearly demonstrates how their clogs will indeed make your day better. We'll choose one winner and award that person with a free pair of Ugglebo clogs. If our winner is within the U. S., the shoes will be shipped for free. If our winner is outside the U. S., shipping charges will be the winner's responsibility. Did I leave anything out? 

Good luck.

 

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And if the possibility of free clogs isn't enough to get your heart beating a little faster, how about clogs at 50% off? This news from Ugglebo just appeared in my Inbox this month:

 

Right now we are running a 50 % off sale on these select styles that will last until January 31. After that, this deal (and most likely these styles) will be gone forever as we are closing down the Custom Ugglebo Clogs site on the 31st. 

 

Take a quick surf over to their Special Offers pages. There are some sweet looking shoes there. (93 items, to be exact, though many appear to be sold out or available only in limited sizes.) I'm just publishing a few to whet your appetite here. I'll let the price reductions on the Ugglebo site get you licking your chops for real.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[On my feet as I blog: these Double Strap Low Lace Up clog boots from Swedish Hasbeens are just the perfect wear 'em anywhere shoes in winter.]