Maybe it's the change of season. Maybe it's the wearing off of the novelty. Maybe it's my imagination. But it feels as though the initial buzz about clogs is starting to die down. Okay, they're back. Those who don't care for them have weighed in on the matter. Those who think they're the greatest thing since God made feet have stocked our closets full of the latest offerings. So just like any overstimulated member of early 21st century Western civilization, we naturally find ourselves asking, "so what else is on?" I'm not saying the craze is over. Just that the innovative styles and new developments in clog culture don't seem to be arriving as fast and furious as they did a couple months ago. And heck, it's fall. We've got other things that are demanding our attention. Like whether or not I'm going to throw a Halloween party this year. And if I do, what will I wear?
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1. Sisley T-strap clog from Jeffrey Campbell
Take your clog love to work with this dressy pair of wooden soled T-strap pumps. I spy with my little eye a midsole (see, I'm using those new terms I laid out on Sunday's blog) that appears to have been borrowed from the Jeffrey Campbell Lief and the Erikson clog boots. If you found those styles comfortable, this one should be right up your alley. Available in grey only, according to the listing on Solestruck, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it in other colors from other retailers.
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2. Ankle strap clog from Ecote
With so many wooden clogs popping up on the market for well into the hundreds of dollars, it's refreshing to find a genuine wood pair that doesn't come close to three figures. This suede style from Urban Outfitters has the look and the design that we all love in our clogs...and it comes with a unique elevated ankle strap. Available in both black and taupe.
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3. Peep toe platform clog from Prada
While at the other end of the financial spectrum, the House of Prada continues with their military theme. Thankfully when you pay top dollar for a shoe that bears their name, you get some significant extras. Such as the fact that they're not just camo cloth, but camo calf skin...hairs from the hide and all. And the metallic emblem that graces the outsole to wink up at onlookers with every step. Take the money you would have spent to buy eleven pairs of the clog above and invest it all in a single order of these! Available through Saks.com.
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4. Geometric wedge ankle bootie clog from Finsk
And if you want to make an entrance with a pair of booties this fall, I've got just the pair for you! I'm thinking black leggings with a boldly patterned sweater. But you may have other ideas. This shoe is not a true clog, but it does borrow heavily from the clog stylebook. Marvel over these at your leisure via Solestruck.com.
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Don't despair if today's offerings seemed rather anemic. I've got over a half dozen brand new clog boots I'll be posting in a follow up "...continued" feature later on this week. Be sure to drop by then!
