Sandgrens Clogs Review
My earliest memory of clogs was when I was twelve and bought my first and only pair with money I’d made working at the ice cream store my parents owned. (Yes, I consider myself a super lucky kid, learning from an early age the value of hard work in an environment that allowed me eat as much ice cream as I wanted every day. This is what dreams are made of! )
I wish I had a photo to share with you but unlike today’s kids that will have a photo marking every single banal moment of their lives, I have maybe a handful photographs of myself between the ages of 6-15. Since none of my formative years were recorded on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram it is hard to imagine they even existed.
The clogs I bought were the same colour as the ones I’m wearing here, but without the ankle straps, with tooled leather and a higher darker wooden heel.
Pretty hip for a twelve year old, no?
I loved and wore those clogs for years.
Clogs have come back into style with the revival of everything seventies.
I will freely admit that I’d been dying to try them again. I don’t care if I’d read that clogs after forty is a big no-no. No one is going to dictate to me what I can or cannot wear.
I’d seen the Sandgrens Swedish clogs on a few other bloggers and thought they were darn cute. Yeah, I know, cute isn’t a word you’d normally associate with a woman over forty, but my entire life I’ve been called cute, a few birthdays wasn’t going to magically change my self image or what I should or shouldn’t be attracted to.
When Sandgrens offered me the opportunity to try out a pair of their classic clog sandals I already knew they were attractive, I just wanted to know if my fussy feet would like them as much as I did.
I chose the Milan Clog Sandal with a scalloped edge in a rich cognac colour that I knew would work well with most of my wardrobe.
When you think clogs you think summer, which is still around five months away so I had to get creative pairing them with some fleece lined tights.
I wore these around the house all day and they didn’t bother my feet. The scalloped edge is a bit stiff, but was beginning to soften up by the end of the day.
We don’t have much snow, but I’m not keen on wearing these outside until the snow is completely gone. I don’t want to ruin them or get salt on them. Sandgrens offers clog boots, which I never even knew existed. They even have shearling lined clog boots which would surely be better suited to my winter weather. Who knew there was an entire world of clogs out there?
I think I’m going to really enjoy these when Spring and Summer show up.
What are your feelings about clogs?
Can I offer you some candies from my husband’s chocolate covered M&M machine while you ponder that question?
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I remember my first pair of clogs! They were blue!
These look great on you! Glad they are comfortable!
I actually have an embroidered pair of clogs hidden away somewhere. I’ll have to dig them out when it gets a bit warmer… 🙂
Oooh! Blue! That is very unique.
I’m having a moment with clogs again! In fact, I’ve been hunting them down for about six months. I want the ‘original’ ones, much like you’ve described your first pair, but in white.
Hasbeens are big in the sewing community…a lot of sewing bloggers wear them. Having seen your Sandgrens, makes me want ’em! They are beautiful, and I love how you’ve styled them!
Not much snow? So the big storm bypassed Toronto?
Yes! We escaped this time around. I’m breathing a huge sigh of relief. We have a bit of rain today and very little snow. I’m loving this winter so far. I hope I didn’t just jinx myself.
Oooh white clogs! I hope you find some. I’ll keep my eyes peeled when thrifting for you.
I have seen the Hasbeens around, especially on a Beautiful Mess. She often wears the red ones which I really considered buying, but I know I’ll get more use out of these brown ones.
Yay!
I checked Sandgrens website and they don’t have the white in the style {Tokyo I think} that I like. They do have some lovely colours though. For now the search goes on, but I may have to compromise on the colour.
I don’t own any clogs! I always think how lovely they look on others (as you demonstrate so well here) but I am a girl with big feet and do wonder whether they’d just make me look a bit frumpy. Love all the brown tones in this outfit, it’s quite Autumnal actually, which is nice at this time of year because it harks back to golden light on leaves rather than the miasma of grey that has covered us for the last few weeks. x
Autumn colours take up 80% of my closet because of my hair colour.
Hey! Only 3 more months of winter to go : ) …well here at least. I can’t complain too much though, we have no snow and it is 6 here today.
I love clogs! Ever since I saw a favourite vintage style blogger rocking them with a 50s outfit probably well over five years ago now, my mind has been open to how many cute clogs there are out there. They’re so easy to pair with summer dresses and once they’re broken in I find them fairly comfortable to wear. Clogs all the way! I could use a pair the colour of yours though – would be very useful!
These are cute.
I like the classic clog look too.
Are they noisy or do they have a rubber sole?
xo Jazzy Jack
They have a rubber sole.
I’ve always liked them, with their earth-momma hippie vibe. Yours are fab – more polished than my usuals. Yes, M and M’s will make everything better today (Sandy’s dad in the hospital with a broken hip at age 95!) Thanks for sharing, xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I’m so very sorry to hear that Patti. I hope he recovers quickly. At that age it can be more difficult.
thanks so much. it is a moment-by-moment situation and a heavy feeling. xox
🙂 I used to wear clogs a lot. Once they’re “run in” they’re comfortable and will keep your feet cool in summer and warm in winter. I guess they’re just too noisy for my likings these days.
My mom keeps telling me that as a kid she wore them in winter with tiny straw linings my grandmother had made – they kept the feet very warm. She wore clogs year ’round with and without snow. They just didn’t have anything else after WW II.
Have a very HAPPY week and greetings from rainy Vienna 🙂
This is so interesting! Straw linings. I must research that.
Ah Vienna : ) on my list of places to visit.
I’ve been wearing clogs since 1975. My current faves are red patent closed back Danskos that I got pre-loved on Poshmark.
Yes it seems to me you do have a love of clogs.
Red patent clogs sound amazing.
I love clogs! I’ve been wearing them since junior high. In fact, Clogs is my middle name. Really. My parents named me Constance Clogs Snow* I’m trying to find it for you but there is a video somewhere of the fabulous Isaac Mizrahi extolling the virtues of clogs. So there you go. *my middle name isn’t really clogs, it’s pockets.
OK. Hopefully this works but here is Isaac talking about shoes. This isn’t the clip I was thinking of but basically the guy likes clogs. Yours are so cute.
That is so funny he chose clogs as one of his must have shoes.
Ha! Pockets. Isn’t that the first name of Gwyneth Paltrow’s kid? Bacon Pocket Paltrow.
Ha Ha. Good one, Suzanne.
Am I the only person not to have ever, yes I mean ever, worn clogs? And yet they do look undeniably cute on you. The tights, dress, and cardi look is so girly and the scallop edging just ties in perfectly. Food for thought then Suzanne. But it may have to wait until I get back from my holidays. Am hoping to fine some rather fine Italian shoes…
Anna
Anna’s Island Style
Oooh…I hope your search goes well!
I’ve never tried them! I love your ones, especially with the heel size and the scallops! I’d love to try them but I’m worried about hurting feet!!x
ICE_CREAM shop!!?!?!?!?
We are truly kindred spirits, I vividly remember my first pair of clogs. They were the only present I asked for the Christmas when I was 13. I was so excited my parents actually bought the name brand ones I was so hoping for. I kept those clogs for years, kind of wish I still had them. I was thrilled to see clogs making they’re way back lately. Glad to hear your review on these because they’re definitely on my wish list. Enjoy!!!
I have never owned a pair of clogs and probably never own a pair since I have never been a fan of them. I was tempted to buy a pair when I was Holland. I think the are really cute on you and I like it with tights.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
They are definately an acquired taste I think.
I really like these – the color is great! Perfect with the tights. The only pair of clogs I own are actual hand painted wooden ones from Holland. My husband got them for me for our 5th anniversary (the traditional gift being wood, and all). They are surprisingly comfortable, although not very fashionable. I’ll have to take a picture for le blog!
That is so cool! You MUST take a photo for the blog.
I have never had a pair! They are cute as part of your today’s outfit! Nice colour and they suit your legs too…
I am afraid that with mine they would look tidiculous…
Why would they look ridiculous with your legs? Oh I know now. I have man legs and you have model legs.
Do Crocs count as clogs? Hee, I’ve never worn Crocs – I promise. I am loooooving those shoes though. Very groovy.
Good question!
I dislike clogs in general, but that is probably because I dislike the word “clog.” It is a type of dance that is very popular for young girls to take classes in and then perform. everywhere. all the time. They wear clogs with tap-things on them and they do sort of tapping/line dancing things with them. Usually to songs like “My achy-breaky heart.”
These, however, are not only cute but chic. It also helps they have no metallic tapping parts to them 😉
Why on earth would clogs be a no-no for people over 40. Is this just a thing where no one over the age of 40 is allowed cool clothes or something? These fashion police just sound like drags!
I have never heard of clog dancers before! I bet they make lots of noise. I imagine they aren’t super graceful. It would be hard wearing clogs!
Yes…those fashion police are serious killjoys.
Love your BLOG! So creative and fun to look at all you do. The clogs rock. I looked to find the ones you have and couldn’t find your color. How did you get that gorgeous cognac? Thank you for your time. I always get a giggle from your refreshingly honest views 🙂
Thanks JR : )
I found the link here…
https://sandgrensclogs.com/for-women/wooden-clogs/milan/
Then I just clicked on the brown ones (second choice). It looks like they still have them.
Hope that works! Let me know, if not I can probably get someone from the company to contact you.
The ombre effect on your hair is killer, dude! F*cking love it! <3 It kind of matches your dress. Hehe. I've always wanted a good pair of clogs. I mean I like seeing them styled by other people and that makes me want them. I'm not sure how they'd actually look on me, though. Hehe. Yours are great!
– Anna
http://www.melodicthriftychic.com
I did not have clogs. I could not wear clogs. I wanted to wear clogs. But back in the day when they measured your feet from every direction, remember that?, it was decreed that clogs did not come in my size. End of story. I am traumatized by clogs. And not being able to get a shag haircut because my hair was decreed to be “too fine.” Pfft. I’m catching up now.
I LOVE your clogs and I am happy that you were able to wear them, AND work in an ice cream shop. Now if you’ll just vacate the chair and refill the candy machine, I shall ponder my feelings about clogs some more. heh. LOVE clogs!
Don’t say clogs to me.. please. I am Dutch. When I was 11, clogs with just a strap over the toes were very fashionable. My mother denied me those as she said I would start running on them and break my neck. She was probably right. But I thought they were so cute. My love for wooden shoes ended there and never returned. I am very happy for you that these are so comfortable and I quite like their winter booties.
Greetje
Love the way you styled them!!
Clogs, especially woorden ones, are one of Hollands mos famous symbols.
About nobody wears them anymore (the wooden ones) since decades. But I did, for a year, when I was 18 years old, just to piss off my parents. Guess you never heard of wooden clogs as a teenage tool of rebellion before? ;-).
I think some contemporary clogs look cool, like the ones you are wearing. But I cannot wear them because the wooden soles are killing for my feet.
Hi
I am male , and ware Clogs , for work sometimes or at home,My Fav is the Berkemann model ,
This is a realy nice blog
Kind regards
Kev
I have also a huge collection pic’s on Pinterest