Losing the Clog Battle
January 24th, 2006I made my love of clogs clear a few years ago, but when we took Leta to buy some shoes, I saw this:
and made Leta try them on in her size:
I was informed that I would not be adding to the clog-count in the house. There is currently one pair of clogs in the home, and that is the limit allowed under Section XVII. My legal team has assured me that Section XVII is under review, but they wouldn’t say if the clog limit would ever be up for negotiation. I believe that allowable hours of CSI/Law & Order have been exceeded and I’ll have some bargaining power during the next quarterly review.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:06 pm
I thought clogs had thick, clunky soles that were carved out of wood?
I recall my oldest sister having a pair but that was back in the 1970’s. The wooden soles had to have been at least two inches thick.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Lordy, aren’t those just the cutest things I’ve ever seen! Makes me want to get a kid just so she can wear them. Here’s to your success in renegotiating.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
There is only one pair of clogs in the house? Of 3 people? And said pair is almost 4 years old? I think it’s time for a new pair . . . or 2.
I think I have 4 pair in a household of 1. Come on, when you’re rushing out the door, who really wants to use their hands to put on shoes?
January 24th, 2006 at 2:16 pm
I apologize in advance for a sucky comment but….AWWWWW, those widdle feet are so cute.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:21 pm
The problem with Law & Order “over ingestion” is caused by the fact that YOU CAN NOT avoid the show in one form or another. It’s on every channel and at all hours.
TNT and USA should just change their names to “Dick Wolf’s Biatches” because that’s what they are.
The no-clog policy is in full effect at the Deal Family Compound as well.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
Oh man, those are the cutest clogs. Do they do them in my size?
January 24th, 2006 at 2:30 pm
First of all, so that I’m not off subject I’ll have to say that those clogs must be added to the house somehow. Get that amendment passed soon!
Now to go a little off subject… just took at look at the pics of you and George over on Dooce. You are both very hairy men. Mountain men, even. How long will that hair stay? Doesn’t it get a bit bothersome, especially at… hmmm… “intimate” times? Or is there no time for that anymore?
January 24th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
Though I understand Section XVII has it’s place in today’s shoe-filled society, I think we must be careful in applying it to those homes with members under 4 years of age. With feet that damn sweet, they should be allowed a little more shoe style freedom.
Please amend Section XVII with a 5 and up age clause. Thank you.
January 24th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
If those AirWalks fit anything like Crocs (www.crocs.com), which they look very similar to, then Leta missed out on the most comfortable shoes EVER.
January 24th, 2006 at 3:28 pm
Those are the cutest kiddie clogs! My husband used to make fun of my Ugg clogs, until one day I noticed they were streched out and too big. My feet obviously had not shrunk, so of course he had taken them over! The product itself converted him, so I believe you can convert Heather! Veto Section XVII!
January 24th, 2006 at 4:25 pm
Enormous Big Box Retailer Hellbent On World Domination where I am currently enslaved carries these in electric purple, too.
I almost bought a pair just to annoy The Husband . . .
January 24th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
CROCS ROCK!
January 24th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
those look just like crocs, like annie said. they are everywhere here in baton rouge, LA, including walgreens. at my son’s playschool, at least half the class wears them every day. i thought they might be chefs because i’ve only seen these on chefs before this year, but then i realized those things are damn comfortable! buy her some–maybe she’ll start cooking dinner.
January 24th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
Doesn’t Leta have a birthday coming up? What size does she wear?
I predict an avalanche of tiny clogs in Salt Lake City by February 3rd.
(Don’t worry, it’s not creepy or stalker-ish that I know when her birthday is - it’s my anniversary too!)
January 24th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
OH MY GOD - those are so super cute!!! I can’t believe Heather won’t go for it.
TK
January 24th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
I couldn’t function without my clogs. They’re ostensibly kitchen clogs, like those worn in professional kitchens (I’m a culinary student, among other things) but damned if I don’t wear them every time I know I’ll be standing somewhere for a long period of time.
They’re freaking awesome, and with boot-cut jeans they totally rock (they’re not backless, though).
January 24th, 2006 at 7:47 pm
Dude! I have an orange pair!
January 24th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Oh yeah, but they’re Crocs, not Airwalk.
January 24th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
I was never a fan of the clog, until far into my decade-long stint as a server. Developed chronic foot pain and had someone recommend Dansko clogs. Pain was never an issue again AND they are totally adorable! I own 4 pair now.
You can wear them with work clothes, or jeans. They come in many styles and colors. I have an amazing pair of red Mary Janes. You can even get gardening clogs to preserve your regular shoes - um, if your regular shoes aren’t clogs, I mean.
Aside from all that, there is irrefutable pictoral proof that those kiddie clogs are the damned cutest things ever! I think you could bargain with an extra hour or two of CSI/Law & Order a week in exchange (damn those shoes are awful and awful addicting!) Good Luck getting Section XVII reviewed and altered.
January 24th, 2006 at 8:25 pm
I have to agree with Heather here. Man clogs?!?
And then plastic clogs with holes in them?
I’ve seen this posturepedic monstrosities before and while Leta would look good in a paper bag, don’t buy her the modern day jelly shoe!!! (No matter how cute they look on her itty bitty feet!)
January 24th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
Jon please note that the statute reads, ìProvision II. B. of the employee handbook specifies that all employees of the Company refrain from wearing white athletic socks and leather clogs simultaneously.î As long as you and Leta donít wear Leather Clogs and white athletic socks simultaneously you should be in the clear.
January 24th, 2006 at 10:09 pm
I have those clogs - albeit in a larger size - and they are wonderful. My mother also bought a pair for my husband - who also loves them.
With all the interesting and thoughtful things you post on this site, I would not have believed that “clogs” would be the subject to make me finally post…
January 24th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
Shows, not shoes. sigh.
January 24th, 2006 at 11:46 pm
I have one pair of the shown clogs and three pairs of Birkenstock clogs (so far!) I work at one of those places that doesn’t allow clogs, but find with a pair of slightly too long slacks, I can sneak them by occasionally.
I have already bought my grandaughter her first pair to match my favorite pair.
As soon as Lilly learns to walk and grows into hers - we match!
January 25th, 2006 at 3:26 am
Hi Jon
Long time reader, first time commentator. LOVE THE CROCS. I live in the smallest province in Canada and at least every 2nd person has a pair of crocs. Nurses wear them in the hospital, they come in hot pink…you can even get the real ones without the holes.
So thanks for bringing up the crocs. Thanks for something to read while my broken leg heals!
Shannon