While the clogs known from Sweden used to be combined with wide flared trousers and flowing hippie dresses, clogs are now worn with tight jeans, flowing fabrics or midi skirts. While the design of slippers has changed completely, many designers such as Hermès, Bally and Stella McCartney have retained the typical wooden sole (often made of beech or basswood) – or replaced it with rubber. After the comfortable shoes were already celebrated in 2022, they are celebrating a big comeback this year. You can find out which trends are popular in 2023 as follows.
Clogs are characterized by an open sole, which – depending on the manufacturer – can now vary in height. From high heels to flat sandals, everything is included. And since wood is known not to tolerate moisture very well, there are now even models made entirely of plastic: Big brands such as adidas or Birkenstock can be mentioned here as examples, as they have completely reinterpreted the shoes.
Rich colors are on the rise again in 2023, including with the clog trends: whether bright yellow or bright pink – this shoe season can’t be colorful enough. What is new, however, is that both the block or platform heels and the shoes (often made of smooth leather or suede) are kept in one color throughout. In other words, you can no longer tell whether wood or plastic has been used. But does that still matter? The main thing is the comfort.
If you prefer muted colors like brown, black or beige, you still don’t have to do without eye-catching details: This year you will find a particularly large number of clog trends with shimmering accents – such as metal rivets or buckles. Alternatively, there are also shoe models with different colored seams, which are intended to give the classic design a modern touch. This makes the comfortable slippers an eye-catcher.
If you can confidently do without bright colors, colorful patterns and eye-catching applications, another clog trend 2023 awaits you: neutral nuances (such as beige, grey, light brown) and simple designs – without a lot of frills – are also popular this season. To give the shoe its signature look, the sole is either made of wood or a rubberized sole with a wood design (the more affordable alternative).
What: Vogue
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