Fashion may need clogs, but clogs don’t need fashion. The shoe style has long thrived on the sartorial sidelines, happily occupying space inside the functional and comfortable footwear category without requiring recognition. While sometimes known to unfurl its freak flag, the clog never sheds its core traits of function, dependability, comfort, and relative affordability. Despite its occasional appearance in the limelight, the chunky shoe is a steadfast foot supporter that crosses styles and decades. Thus, we present to you, our love letter to the clog: The uber-functional, super-comfortable, and (most of the time) good-for-your-feet shoe.
Clogs stand on their own — separate from evolving shoe trends — as a constantly reliable yet divisive style. The upshot of the 2024 clodhopping renaissance, however, is that there are more clog options (ahem, cloptions) than ever, rendered in materials like rubber, leather, wood, cork, and foam. We left no clog unturned, rounding up kicks from every type of brand, whether it’s the durable working Dansko clog, designer styles from the likes of Bottega Veneta and Loewe, or platform clogs from the brand we love to hate: Crocs. Consider this your clog shopping guide — a cataclog, if you will — to every good, rad, and plain ugly style of this eternal footwear.
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FP Movement Halftime Clog
Whether you’re hitting the gym or stomping around your house, these sleek PVC clogs are an easy on-and-off shoe. “Perfect fit. Very comfortable. Like the padded arch support,” one customer wrote in a review. Pair this under-$100 Free People find with some funky socks if you’re feeling it.
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FP Movement Halftime Clog, $, available at Free People
Simon Miller Bubble Clog
Simon Miller has always made a nice array of investment-worthy pieces, but these best-selling clogs are a fashion-insider favorite. They come in an array of colors, including silver, blue, and green, and in a range of vegan leather and faux shearling fabrics. They’re just the right amount of chunky and sleek.
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Simon Miller Bubble Clog, $, available at Simon Miller
FitFlop Shuv Clogs
Founded in 2007, FitFlop is an orthopedic footwear brand that uses biomechanics to inform the design of its shoes. It means that these clogs are guaranteed to keep you feeling aligned and supported all day — and you can be certain this style is backed by science and several clog-loving members of the R29 Shopping team.
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FitFlop Shuv Clogs, $, available at Zappos
Camper Traktori Leather Clog
We’re having a Brat green summer thanks to Charli XCX, so take inspiration from divisive color and funky fashion trends with a pair of chunky neon green clogs.
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Camper Traktori Leather Clog, $, available at Camper
Terrain Gardana Clogs
If you’re on the hunt for a durable shoe that can do it all and withstand the outdoor elements, look no further than these gardening clogs. The recycled materials just need a quick wipe-down with a sponge before you put them to work again.
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Terrain Gardana Clogs, $, available at Anthropologie
Aeyde Bibi Clogs
Take the lead from this Berlin-based footwear brand, and transition from studded ballet flats to studded clogs this fall.
Shop Ssense
aeydē Black Bibi Clogs, $, available at SSENSE
Melissa Zoe Jelly Clog
Melissa is adored for its fun rainbow array of ’90s-inspired jelly shoes, and we are throwing it back to childhood with some colorfully squishy clogs. If pink isn’t your color, there’s also a pastel green and black to pick from.
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Melissa Zoe Jelly Clog, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Sézane Dakota High Clogs
These studded leather heeled clogs will become your go-to shoe as we transition from the summer to the fall.
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Sézane Dakota High Clogs, $, available at Sézane
Steve Madden Mellow Suede Slingback Platform Clogs
Slingback shoes are trending, so why not strap on a pair of suede slingback clogs this fall? You’ll look extra cozy while feeling extra comfy.
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Steve Madden Mellow Cognac Suede Clogs, $, available at Steve Madden
Lotta From Stockholm Swedish Clogs
While you’ll often see clogs in muted natural tones like tan, brown, and black, we love a clodhopper in a nice, eye-catching hue — like this cherry-red pair from affordable footwear brand Lotta From Stockholm. (See also: a similar patent-leather lace-front style from Etsy clog merchant Verka.)
Shop Etsy
Lotta From Stockholm Swedish Clogs, $, available at Etsy
Crocs Siren Clog
The reign of this rubber shoe is fully upon us, so say goodbye to that last shred of resistance against Crocs. With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating from nearly 400 shoppers, this platform style is sure to make any outfit effortlessly cool.
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Crocs Siren Clog, $, available at Crocs
Ugg Goldenstar Clog
These Uggs have been declared the viral shoe of fall 2024 (for proof, see this TikTok video’s 2.7 million views). Wear the slingback clogs with the strap worn behind your heel or in front of your ankle for a two-in-one shoe.
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Ugg Goldenstar Clog, $, available at Ugg
Bottega Veneta Flash Rubber Mules
The ugly clog trend is officially a thing when the most coveted shoe is a seamless waterproof slingback clog from Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta.
Shop MyTheresa
Bottega Veneta Flash rubber mules, $, available at mytheresa
Adidas Adifom Stan Smith Mules
You know about the iconic Stan Smith sneakers? Well, now there are Stan Smith clogs, and we’re obsessed. Pick between several vibrant and neutral colorways depending on your vibe.
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Adidas Stan Smith Mules, $, available at Adidas
Maguire Clemenze Black Clog Deadstock Leather
Looking for a pair of high-quality, artisanal clogs? Then look to these handmade leather slingback clogs.
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Maguire Clemenze Black Clog Deadstock Leather, $, available at Maguire
DV by Dolce Vita Lexy Platform Clog
Get a bit of height in a pair of platform cogs, like these bright-white ones. The lug sole and block heels will be great for all your outdoor fall activities.
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DV by Dolce Vita Lexy Platform Clog, $, available at DSW
Birkenstock Tokyo Super Grip Slingback Clog
Birkenstock is an OG when it comes to clogs, so new updates to the brand’s classic styles are always worth a closer look. On these easy-going slingbacks, you can expect a “Super Grip” non-slip sole, which makes running those “slip-on-and-go” errands in fall weather a tad more bearable.
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Birkenstock Tokyo Super Grip Slingback Clog, $, available at Zappos
Intentionally Blank Agatha Slip On Mule
If you want a basic, no-frills mule that goes with everything, Intentionally Blank has the shoe for you. We love the simple yet well-made design that includes a memory foam footbed for your feet.
Shop Madewell
Intentionally Blank Agatha Slip On Mule, $, available at Madewell
Calzuro Classic Rubber Work Clogs
Shopping savants have long embraced this low-heel rubber clog, manufactured in Italy for medical professionals — which, owing to their European provenance, are chicer than they need to be. “Nurse for seven years, usually wear Dansko or sneakers,” wrote one reviewer on Amazon. “A lot of the surgeons, techs and other nurses swear by these, so I decided to give them a go. After a month and a half later of wearing them I am so pleased. Plan on ordering another pair to put into rotation.”
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CALZURO Classic Rubber Work Clogs, $, available at Amazon
Dr Martens Laketen Atlas Leather Slingback Platform Mules
We know and love Dr Martens for its iconic boots, but they also have a fair share of top-rated sandals, loafers, Mary Janes, and mules, like this leather pair, which has adjustable slingback straps.
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Dr. Martens Laketen Atlas Leather Slingback Platform Mules, $, available at Dr. Martens
Loewe Foam Clog in Light Foam Rubber
Slip into designer clogs that’ll add an interesting touch to any outfit. We’re a fan of the unexpected heeled shape and matte black finish.
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Loewe Foam clog in light foam rubber, $, available at Loewe
Dansko Professional Clog
Our love for Dansko is well-documented, so we won’t spend too much time on it here. What we haven’t discussed are the latest additions to its print canon — like this metallic rose print in a patent-leather finish. However, if you’re looking for a more subtle iteration, we recommend the black patent leather for a look that’s elevated but still clog.
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Dansko Professional Clog, $, available at Dansko
Nisolo All-Day Open Toe Clog
If you’re searching for a clog that you can effortlessly wear in the summer (and not worry about your feet getting hot and sweaty), opt for a pair of open-toe, chunky-yet-lightweight heeled clogs. They’re versatile and elevated, with one customer writing, “These are my favorite shoes. They are easy to walk in and I love them with everything.”
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Nisolo All-Day Open Toe Clog, $, available at Nisolo
Sandgrens Nubuck Leather Studded Clogs
Sandgren, a heritage Swedish clog brand that’s been in the wooden-footwear biz since 1846, still makes its premium clogs in Sweden — each pair takes a full 24 hours to construct.
Shop Etsy
Sandgrens Nubuck Leather Studded Clogs, $, available at Etsy
Jenni Kayne Shearling-Lined Moc Clog
Jenni Kayne‘s shearling-lined take on this traditional shoe is the stuff clouds are made of. “I had to size up from an 8 to a 9 in these but they are so cozy and comfy. I wear these out And get compliments all the time. JK quality is just so good, yes it’s that good. I’ve never had an item that isn’t amazing,” wrote a Jenni Kayne customer.
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Jenni Kayne Shearling-Lined Moc Clog, $, available at Jenni Kayne
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