Clogs
What is it about a man in clogs that raises so much mirth?
I've been wondering this ever since getting myself a fine pair. Black leather, embossed with a celtic knot on the front, rubberised "treads" on the solid wooden soles and a beautifully carved footbed. Nothing less than the deluxe model if you will.
This finely crafted footwear was, I have to admit, an impulse buy from the Clog and Craft shop in Invermoriston. So strong was the impulse that I had driven past the shop before the word clog had fully imprinted itself on my consciousness and I actually found myself reversing back along the road to check the place out. Oddly I've passed countless times without realising that it was more of a leather goods outlet than the trader of tartan tatt I'd always assumed.
After trying on a few pairs and making my purchase I was home before realising that of all of the clogs made onsite from local materials I had chosen a pair imported from Sweden. Out clogged by the Scandanavians.
So now a wee cloggers' guide;
Do not attempt to drive whilst under the influence of wooden footwear.Not even just down to the shops. Not unless you enjoy that "not quite fully in control of the vehicle" lump that you will find in your throat.
Do not have a kick about with the dog and his ball in the back garden. This will inevitably turn into a bare footed exercise. As all dog owners know there can be many hidden reasons why this is not advisable.
Do not attempt any sort of dancing, other than the Shetland backstep. Curiously the backstep seems to have been choreographed to keep the clog firmly in place throughout. There is obviously a message there somewhere for the Vikings amongst us.
If you are to believe my friends and family, do not wear these out in public if you are male. People will point at you and smirk. Rest assured that these are backward opinions, but be prepared to suffer them.
On the plus side they are just so damn comfy, healthy and look good poking out from the bottom of a pair of bootcut jeans!
So why all the mirth? Maybe its the socks!
I've been wondering this ever since getting myself a fine pair. Black leather, embossed with a celtic knot on the front, rubberised "treads" on the solid wooden soles and a beautifully carved footbed. Nothing less than the deluxe model if you will.
This finely crafted footwear was, I have to admit, an impulse buy from the Clog and Craft shop in Invermoriston. So strong was the impulse that I had driven past the shop before the word clog had fully imprinted itself on my consciousness and I actually found myself reversing back along the road to check the place out. Oddly I've passed countless times without realising that it was more of a leather goods outlet than the trader of tartan tatt I'd always assumed.
After trying on a few pairs and making my purchase I was home before realising that of all of the clogs made onsite from local materials I had chosen a pair imported from Sweden. Out clogged by the Scandanavians.
So now a wee cloggers' guide;
Do not attempt to drive whilst under the influence of wooden footwear.Not even just down to the shops. Not unless you enjoy that "not quite fully in control of the vehicle" lump that you will find in your throat.
Do not have a kick about with the dog and his ball in the back garden. This will inevitably turn into a bare footed exercise. As all dog owners know there can be many hidden reasons why this is not advisable.
Do not attempt any sort of dancing, other than the Shetland backstep. Curiously the backstep seems to have been choreographed to keep the clog firmly in place throughout. There is obviously a message there somewhere for the Vikings amongst us.
If you are to believe my friends and family, do not wear these out in public if you are male. People will point at you and smirk. Rest assured that these are backward opinions, but be prepared to suffer them.
On the plus side they are just so damn comfy, healthy and look good poking out from the bottom of a pair of bootcut jeans!
So why all the mirth? Maybe its the socks!
posted by Ajax MacKindlers at 5:09 AM
1 Comments:
Can't believe you didn't buy the handmade ones by Steve.Most comfy shoes I've ever had.Going back just to get more.Debbie Edinburgh
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