Materials and Construction of Clogs

Wood

At first, the material of clogs comprises chiefly willow-wood to ensure warmth and safety. Other common materials used for manufacturing the soles of clogs are beech, birch, sycamore and alder. (All these materials are varieties of shrubs/trees). Wooden soled clogs are great in providing support for your feet.

Reason to use wooden clogs

You can wear wooden clogs for indoor as well as outdoor activities. Wooden sole makes your feet to breathe for a more consistent and relaxed level. Apart from these, wooden-sole gives cool environment in summer for your foot and warmth feel in cold conditions. Clogs are in-built with orthopedic design, so you can get great support while walking Wood wicks excess moisture and your feet are surrounded by refreshed air inside the wood clogs forever.

Rubber and Wool

• Wood clogs are not comfortable for sensitive feet. So, rubber is used widely in clogs for smooth feel. Base portion of clogs are engineered using Rubber to enhance flexibility and cushiony feel during every step.
• The material ‘wool' is crafted mostly in the top portion of clogs and sometimes in collar to maintain warm temperature and increase comfort level of your foot. Wool clogs are excellent to go around the home and during special occasion.
• Wool clog with breathable hard design, contoured heel seat keep your feet cool in hot summer and warm in chill winter. They also mold to your feet like a second skin allowing feet to breathe.

Construction technique

Construction of shoes and clogs are almost similar except one factor. The difference in the construction lies in the tread line across ball of the foot. In clogs, tread line is made to match the heel height along with the toe spring. This Firm construction gives sturdy base and minimizes excess pressure during foot stride and impacts. In shoes, tread line across the ball of the foot will be flexible to accommodate foot motion.