Balenciaga sells luxury clogs

A pair of distressed sneakers for €1.750, a bag shaped like a packet of Lay's chips: striking fashion items from Balenciaga are commonplace. This one, however, stands out. Or rather, these clogs do.

A pair of destroyed sneakers for a modest amount of €1.750, a bag in the shape of a bag of Lay's chips: we often see striking fashion items from Balenciaga. However, this fashion item takes the cake, or rather the clog…

Made in Italy, the Point Toe Clogs showcase Balenciaga's take on the classic footwear known to us as the clog. However, modern slip-ons do differ from the classic version. The Spanish fashion house decided to make the clog from hard plastic with a coating that mimics the look of wood. 

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Contrary to what you might expect, the clog is found its origins in France. From the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea, from Spain to the Scandinavian countries, the clog was very popular in the Middle Ages. Leather shoes were unaffordable for the poorer part of the population. Wooden clogs were the solution. Fun fact: the oldest clog in the world dates from 1230 and was found on the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam. 

The clog now seems to be finding its way back, only this time the roles are reversed. The Balenciaga version does have a hefty price tag. The clogs cost you a small one € 1.200.