Clogs

A clog is a type of shoe or sandal. Clogs were, and in some regions still are, widely worn by workers as protective clothing in factories, mines and farms.

Related Topics:
Shoe - Sandal - Worker - Protective clothing - Factories - Mine - Farm

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A form of tap dancing using clogs is called clogging.

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Tap dancing - Clogging

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Traditional clogs were made out of willow or poplar wood and are associated with the Netherlands as part of the touristic 'Holland' image, where they are seen as a form of national dress. Because of this, Dutch people are sometimes called cloggies, that is, clog-wearers. In Dutch clogs are known as klompen. Today, clogs are available in many tourist shops. Wearing clogs is considered to be healthy for the feet.

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Willow - Poplar - Wood - Netherlands - Touristic - Holland - Dutch - Feet

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Nowadays, the term clogs is used to refer to comfortable slip-on shoes. They are often made out of leather, but some clogs keep the bottom part out of wood. All-rubber clogs are often worn while gardening, because they can be easily hosed off and allowed to air-dry.

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The term clogs is also used to refer to a special kind of shoe worn while clog-dancing. They are similar to tap shoes, but the taps are free to click against each other, therefore producing a different sound than tap shoes.

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