Design Flaws Found in Most Women Clogs

 

The popularity of clogs had hit its zenith during the seventies. But back then, clogs served only as a protective footwear and were worn by industrial workers who toiled in harsh conditions to protect their feet. But in the late nineties, clogs, especially the Swedish clogs, evolved as a fashion accessory.

Today, clogs have been remodeled into highly fashionable and comfortable slip-on shoes. Made with leather, rubber, fur, wool and rhinestones, clogs have come a long way from their humble wooden beginnings and have incorporated various designs ranging from platform styled clogs to open-toe or closed back versions.

Clogs have now become a ubiquitous footwear for women working in hospitals, restaurants and offices. Clogs are popular among nurses and women doctors since they provide better support which help minimize ankle, foot, knee and back pain. It is true that clogs have gained a silent reputation for being a foot-healthy footwear, but this reputation has been built on some false myths.

The truth is that clogs are among those shoe types which are injurious for the feet. Clogs contribute to toe deformities, heel arch destabilization and problems such as bunions, hammertoes etc. But such problems are seen in women who wear clogs with faulty design features. Let’s know about those harmful features included in clogs in detail.

1. Tough soles: Many clogs have rigid, thick soles that make it impossible for women to judge the ground beneath, thus resulting in wrong footfalls and ankle injuries. Another problem with rigid soles is that they hold the feet in an ugly and compromising position for long periods. It’s like putting your foot in a cast and waiting for it to get stronger.

2. Heel elevation: Heel elevation is a common design feature for most clogs which keeps your heel at a higher position than the rest of the feet. Such a faulty design destabilizes the foot arch and puts severe pressure on the ball of your feet. It also increases the chance of ankle sprain since an elevated heel remains more unstable than a flat heeled shoe.

3. Tapering toe boxes: Clogs having toe-box tapering design are not good for the health of your feet. It is a common belief that toe-shaped box is a foot-healthy design but the truth is that such a design feature doesn’t allow the toes to spread since there is not much width at the front where it is most required.

4. Toe spring: Another design nightmare found in clogs is the toe spring. The toe spring design keeps the toes in an elevated position above the forefoot. With the heel elevation at the back, the design proves catastrophic for the feet since it destabilizes the foot arch and puts serious pressure on the ball of the foot. The toe spring also causes foot tendon imbalances which ultimately lead to toe deformities.