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10 Benefits of Haflinger Clogs
With summer over and cold weather on the horizon, it’s time to think about winter footwear. Haflinger clogs are a perfect shoe for winter, combining function, fashion and warmth. But did you know that Haflingers are supportive, breathable and beneficial for the health of your feet and body? Read on to learn more about the many benefits of this versatile footwear.
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What Are Haflinger Clogs?
Haflinger clogs are trending slip-on shoes known for their ease of use, natural materials, and extreme durability. What once started as a house slipper evolved into a breathable, weatherproof all-season option that’s perfect for all ages. With a rubber sole and cork/latex arch support, they’re also great for outdoor use. However, there are many more benefits to Haflinger clogs.
1. Haflinger Clogs are Handmade by the Shoe Experts
The Haflinger brand has been in business for over a century—they know shoes. When the brand was first created in 1898, the natural materials and precise workmanship kept the company innovating and evolving. What started as high-quality cords and trimmings expanded to premium yarn for socks and later, virgin wool and sturdy leather soles for shoes. They not only sold high-quality shoes, but they sold highly-utilized shoes that kept feet warm and dry. Over time, the business grew to be known for their exceptionally high-quality slippers and house shoes. Now, they’re utilized for a variety of use-cases.
When you choose to invest in Haflinger clogs, you’re getting a century of loving workmanship and shoes that are handmade in Europe. You’re choosing 100+ years of experience for shoes that love your feet just as much as you love them.
2. Premium Materials Promote Foot Health
Woolmark-Certified Shoes
Haflinger clogs are Woolmark-Certified, which means the wool used is 100% pure and rigorously tested for top-notch quality in durability, colorfastness, and longevity. This means that when you buy these shoes, you’re investing in the highest-quality materials that you can find.
This rigorous certification promises that the Haflinger brand only creates shoes made with pure, virgin wool that isn’t reused or blended with other fibers or materials. Haflinger even claims that they’re the only footwear company in the world to be Woolmark-certified. With this certification, there’s the highest promise and commitment to quality and natural materials whenever possible.
Cork-Latex Supportive Footbed
Haflinger clogs feature an anatomical design offering arch support with a flexible cushion. The cork-latex blend is designed to mold to your unique foot shape, balancing softness for comfort and firmness for proper support. Haflingers also make a good shoe to wear at home, providing much needed arch support and promoting foot health.
For a more in-depth look at why cork is good for your feet, read: Why Choose a Cork Footbed?
3. Superior Arch Support and Custom Molding
Haflinger clogs provide support for the foot arch and pressure relief for the metatarsal heads. The natural cork and latex footbed make them soft enough to adapt and mold to the unique shape of your foot. Overly soft, squishy footwear, however, does not provide adequate protection or support. The custom molding offers you protection while also forming to your feet and providing the most natural shoes and support.
4. Natural, Breathable Wool and Ideal for Every Season
Wool is a natural and breathable insulator regardless of the weather. It keeps your feet at room temperature, helping you remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter for year-round comfort. The wool is naturally moisture wicking keeping your feet dry and comfortable. Synthetic materials are less breathable and cause feet to get hot and perspire, which opens up your veins, slows down circulation, and can even make you tired.
Haflinger clogs use premium, natural materials, including:
- 100% virgin wool
- Cork latex footbeds
Wool is a natural and breathable insulator. It keeps your feet at room temperature, helping you remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter for year-round comfort. Synthetic materials cause feet to get hot and perspire, which opens up your veins, slows down circulation, and makes you tired.
5. Provides Relief from Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain
According to the Mayo Clinic, using orthotics like off-the-shelf or custom-fitted arch supports can reduce pain from plantar fasciitis by helping distribute foot pressure more evenly. With the proper arch support and more natural insoles, Haflinger clogs provide indoor and outdoor relief, anywhere you use them.
Read More> How to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
Haflingers provide support not just for your feet but for your entire body. With more foot support, it alleviates strain on your hips, knees, and spine, ensuring certain points of your muscles and bones don’t take the brunt of the pressure.
6. Pedorthist-Recommended Design
Halfinger clogs are a pedorthist-recommended design based on decades of research and medical know-how. With the footbed anatomically designed to maximize comfort and support, these high-quality clogs are ideal for your exact foot shape and everyday wear.
The benefits of proper foot support and natural foot shape help the foot heal from common foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and tendonitis. On top of that, Haflingers are a great option to wear instead of going barefoot. For people who suffer from chronic foot pain, these clogs can be worn indoors or out to provide constant relief.
Read more> What is a Pedorthist?
7. Exercises and Strengthens Foot Muscles and Ligaments
We exercise our bodies and strengthen our bones. Why not do the same for our feet? The feet must be exercised to strengthen muscle tissue and ligaments. Haflingers provide a roomy toe box for your feet and toes to spread out freely, contract naturally, and help you “work out” while you walk.
8. Promotes Foot and Body Health
The feet are very complex. They are composed of 26 bones, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and a rich network of nerve endings. This masterpiece of nature does not benefit from being squeezed into tight or pointy shoes. The best shoes for healthy feet mimic the foot’s natural shape, while offering support in the arch and a supportive sole underneath.
Halfinger clogs offer a natural alignment for your feet and toes, allowing proper weight distribution and the best positioning for your healthiest gait. The natural cork foot bed spreads your weight out healthier, provides better balance, and enhances your overall comfort. Whether standing or walking, these clogs offer the ultimate support and healthiest body and foot alignment.
Read More> What are your shoes trying to tell you?
9. Durable and Built to Last
Made with the highest quality, natural materials and finest craftsmanship, Haflinger clogs are built to last. With shoes, you get what you pay for. While they aren’t the cheapest shoes on the market, you’re paying for top-tier quality that lasts for years to come. They won’t break down after less than a year of use, even with all-day, everyday wear.
10. Haflinger Clogs Are Versatile for Every Occasion
With many Haflinger styles available for both men and women, you can find a shoe that fits your look. Form meets function in this fun, versatile footwear. The easy-to-wear, slip-on style is perfect for any age and gender. With natural, breathable materials, you can do a range of daily activities and uphold a healthy, active lifestyle of almost any variety.
Find Your Best Haflinger Fit at Peterson Shoes
Whether you’re trying to find your perfect Haflinger clog fit or need custom pedorthist-recommended options, our experts at Peterson Shoes can help you find your best fit. With on-staff Pedorthists, we can help you find the best solution for your footwear needs. To explore available Haflinger clogs in our online shop, check out all the available styles below.
Professional Sizing and Shoe Services
Did you know that as many as 75% of people wear the wrong size shoes? At Peterson Shoes, we measure your foot length, width and arch to find the perfect size and fit. Because Halflinger clogs are sized on the metric system, with fit varying by style, it’s a good idea to be sized and fitted onsite. Our experienced staff, which includes certified pedorthists, can help you try on shoes or inserts, and make sure you leave with shoes that will both look and feel great.
Peterson Shoes is a family-owned shoe store and shoe repair shop serving the Andover, Anoka, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids and Minneapolis areas. We specialize in orthotic shoe inserts, shoes for plantar fasciitis and shoes for tendinitis. Come check out our selection of Women’s and Men’s shoes at 209 E Main Street, Anoka, MN.