OOFOS OOcloog Clog Review

First of all, I can’t lie—these shoes are ridiculously comfortable. I used to get the most excited for my post-training snack when I got home…now it’s to put on my clogs (but snacks are still a close second). It’s a good thing I’m a homebody, though, because I’m not sure this specific pair would pass the “going out in public” test. More on that in the Style section below. 

But as far as comfort goes, these are top-notch. I told myself I would be keeping these as home shoes so they wouldn’t get immediately beat up or track dirt in and out of my office all the time. Nevertheless, I still find myself accidentally (or accidentally on purpose…) wearing this on errands, to the gym, and even once to the coffee shop. I just forget that they’re there, in the best way possible. They feel like an extension of my feet—if my feet were pillows instead of skin and bone, that is. Every step comes with a really satisfying squish that absorbs all the force from the ground. Other shoes have started to seem uncomfortably rigid and unresponsive in comparison. So my “house shoe” plan might not be working out. But maybe that’s just a sign that I need another pair or two.

The comfort comes mainly from the amount of support these clogs offer. I have pretty low arches, which tends to make me a little pigeon-toed, and these help boost up my inner foot so that I stand and walk with a more aligned posture. I can feel the cushion pushing up onto my arches. The cushioning makes that arch support feel comfortable rather than obtrusive; a firmer sole with the same profile would probably put too much pressure on the arch for my liking. I can also tell the difference in the angle of my foot when I stand. Barefoot, my toes point in slightly. In these shoes, they point straight ahead. 

The satisfying squish factor that I mentioned above has been the real game-changer, though. With each step, I sink down a centimeter or two into the footbed. Then, pushing back off the foot for the next step adds a bit of oomph to my stride. It creates this smooth but springy rocking motion while rolling from the heel to the forefoot. The shoe supports every segment of your stride. I really do feel like that sinking and springing sensation absorbs the force involved in pushing your foot into the ground. There’s less resistance pushing back against the foot, so it can land more smoothly. I also notice this when I’m not even walking, but just standing in one place. My calves and knees accumulate less fatigue over the course of a long work day than they do when wearing traditional shoes.

Honestly, the fit of these clogs live up to every runner’s dream. They’re snug in the midfoot but wide in the heel and forefoot. This gives my toes room to splay, which helps maintain good posture, but keeps my foot from slipping around in the shoe thanks to the tighter fit around the arch. This allows my foot to actually relax. In looser shoes, I find my toes contracting in an effort to keep the shoe from slipping. 

My one complaint here is the material used for the footbed. It’s made from the same rubber as the outer. I think I would have preferred an additional layer between the rubber and my foot. The sticky rubber makes bare feet feel sticky and mucky, and catches on fabric when wearing socks. Not a deal-breaker, just a slight annoyance. 

I’ll repeat: it’s a good thing that I’m such a homebody, because these shoes are not winning me any style points. That’s ok, because that’s definitely not the point. There are also plenty of other models to choose from that are more fashion-forward. These are quite clunky and bulbous. The full rubber exterior reminds me of Crocs, which I guess are back in vogue these days for some odd reason…but not in my book. Again, that’s ok by me. It’s good incentive to not wear these out and about. But if you’re looking for a pair for wearing anywhere beyond your house or the finish line of a race, you might want to opt for one of the sleeker designs instead. Just don’t judge me if I forget to swap mine out before hitting the grocery store.