Dutch Wooden Clogs
Traditional clogs were frequently worn in heavy labor.
Dutch wooden clogs. 43 out of 5 stars 57. There is even a Dutch clog for horses. Like most things the way Dutch wooden shoes are made has adapted over time.
With wooden shoes this is no problem the clog protects you. Traditional Dutch clog makers you can visit. Wooden shoes are ideal as slippers for around the house.
They are easy to put on and off. The traditional all-wooden Dutch clogs have been officially accredited as safety shoes with the CE mark and can withstand almost any penetration including sharp objects and concentrated acids. You can watch clogs being made for free at the workshop there and buy some straight from the manufacturer if you like.
When for example you have to take out the garbage you quickly put on your clogs. The art of clog making. Most Dutch people who own a pair of clogs put them next to the door.
But if youre lucky you may spot the endangered species that is the traditional Dutch farmer wooden clogs included. Think of the traditional farm wooden shoe the gardeners clog a wooden shoe for fishing even a skate clog the special wooden clog for the Sunday and beautifully carved and painted bride clogs. To this day wooden shoes are still a common choice for farmers and gardeners in rural parts of Holland.
They are a very popular gift or souvenir from The Netherlands. Every Dutchmen knows these wooden shoes but just a few still wear them. Clogs or klompen are Dutch footwear made of wood.