Fashion ’s ongoing love affair with the “ugly shoe” shows no signs of slowing down. From Crocs to glove-like toe sneakers to Margiela’s cult-favorite Tabis , unconventional footwear is continuing its impressive reign — and often for committed fashion insiders, the weirder the shoe, the better. But this spring, a more wearable (and perhaps more palatable) take on the “ugly” shoe is gaining momentum.
Clogs have quickly emerged as a standout shoe trend to watch this season. From the more literal ’70s-inspired pairs and wooden styles that look straight out of a Dutch fairytale to sleeker, more modern sandal interpretations, the once-polarizing shoe is back in full force.
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The clog revival was hard to miss on the spring 2026 runways, where updated takes on the shoe punctuated a range of looks. At Bottega Veneta , woven leather and colorful rubber clogs finished ensembles with ’70s-style studs, striking an old-meets-new balance.…
