Cushy soles and spacious toe-boxes make clogs practical and a wide variety of stylish make them fashionable.
In addition to protecting your precious toes from the elements, the elevated heel of clogged shoes is good for foot and leg health, according to podiatrists.“The benefit of an elevated heel or platform when standing for long hours is to minimize stress and strain on the calf, specifically the Achilles tendon,” says Nelya Lobkova, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist atin New York City.
That said, it’s best to clog with caution. Dr. Lobkova recommends staying away from the slip-on varieties if you have high arches.”They cause a small amount of gripping or curling of the toes during walking in order to keep the shoe on the foot,” she says. “I don’t advise them for very high arched feet as their toes are typically hammered and curling in the first place, or those who have painful hammertoes.
Similarly, clogs can be risky for those with weaker ankles. “There is a bit of a learning curve with clogs,” says Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, a podiatrist with the. “Initially you want to break them in before moving too fast in them, which could cause injury if you are not used to it,” she says. “I have found that clogs are great for people that do a lot of standing but not necessarily for people that have to do long periods of walking on unstable ground.
Take it from a podiatrist: Not all clogs are designed equally. Here are some podiatrist-approved picks to style this summer for minimum effort and maximum comfort.If your Birkenstock sandals need a break, these are a great alternative. Whether it’s to grab a coffee with friends or take your pup on a walk around the block, Dr. Lobkova always recommends Birkenstock for casual footwear. Each pair has a legendarily soft footbed as well as an adjustable strap for extra support.
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