If there is a cardigan post, then there must also be a clog post. So here is a blog about a clog. (Really more than one, but I couldn't resist the play on words! :) These clogs, specifically. Merrell clogs. Brown clogs. Comfortable clogs. Wear everywhere clogs.
I know, I know. I already swooned over cardigans and proclaimed they are my favorite clothing item. (See above link.) So, just to keep things on the up and up, I am declaring that these are my favorite shoes to wear. Period.
The old pair have been my faithful companions for about 7 or 8 years. My kids gave them to me one year for Christmas, although I'm not sure which one. It was love at first sight!! They have worn like champions, and haven't given me a speck of trouble until recently. Every so often, when wear them, my feet hurt. It seems the arch support isn't quite what it used to be. And, clearly from the picture, they are worn out. I can't remember for sure, but I highly suspect they were once not smooth, but had a little suede feel to them. No more. Very smooth to the touch. And even I, non-fashionista that I am, know there is a limit to how ratty your clothes can look before you have to stop wearing them. It's quite evident that these have served their time and can now enjoy a well-deserved retirement. (Although, I'm pretty sure the only thing they will be doing from now on is sitting in a landfill. Seems a poor way to treat friends, but remember the arch support thing? That is pretty big for me, so I won't be wearing them, even around the house. And I know looks aren't everything, but I highly doubt anyone would be grabbing these off the thrift shop shelf. Sad.)
Which brings us to the new pair in my life. Trevor was showing me a pair of pants he liked on-line and the site he was on had a banner or something that showed Merrell clogs. I had looked a little here and there to find a new pair, but nothing serious until that day. There were several options, although none exactly like my old pair. And none as inexpensive as I would have liked. (I know, what else should I expect from a pair of Merrells?) So, this pair is where I landed. A lighter brown, suede uppers and What? A furry lining? Yes! That is something I had often times thought about the benefit of, but never really considered getting. At any rate, here they are. New, non-scuffed and lined, and mine! Love!!!
As I type, the waterproofing spray is drying on them. Another few coats, and we'll be good to go. Lots of adventures await me and my new clogs!! (And by adventures I mean trips to Costco, the bank and any other errands that happen to be on my list. ;) That's just the kind of adventurous life I lead. What can I say?
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