Klompen (wooden shoes)
Klompen (wooden shoes)
The Netherlands is famous for making and carving wooden shoes. The first Dutch clog is dated from the year 1230 but it wasn’t until the 16th century that wooden shoes gained momentum as a form of footwear in the Netherlands. Clogs have many advantages. They are comfortable, protective, keep the feet dry and warm and clogs are also healthy for the feet. Another advantage is that you can easily take them on and off. Additionally, clogs are also essential when walking in a muddy environment. Naturally water resistant, they protected feet from the wet Dutch climate, and enabled their wearer to move across sodden ground with ease.
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