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Clogs - What is a Clog?

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com

A backless, closed toe shoe with a sturdy platform heel is a clog.

A backless, closed toe shoe with a sturdy platform heel is a clog.

Kenzie 'Joyous' - Image courtesy of Zappos.com.
Definition: Clogs are shoes with open backs and closed toes, and are often referred to as mules, with the main difference being the soles and heels.

While a mule can have any kind of heel (stiletto, kitten, etc.), the heel of a clog is a platform-type heel, and the soles are thick and sturdy. Traditionally, the soles of clogs were made from wood - though now they are made from a variety of materials.

Clogs are worn by men and women.

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