Chef/Kitchen Clogs

[Quinn01]

Im looking to to buy a pair of decent clogs to wear at work and what not. I dont really want to spend like 100 bucks just enough to get a decent pair of clogs that will help my back, feet, and my mind so to speak.

Thanks guys!

[powers]

Are you standing in one place or running around. If standing in one place get a higher healed clog, that will help your back and posture over a 16 hr shift. If running around get flat or negative heal. I don't know any brands in that price range. Maybe Burks or shoes for crews. I wear modelista, which run around 140 or so. They are worth the investment, the cheaper ones usually don't last as long or provide the proper support. I'm no clog expert, just a picky consumer.

[foodpump]

You sure you want clogs? Contrary to what a lot of people say, they are not magic, and regardless of clog-style or normal, intelligent-style, you get what you pay for, cheap shoes are cheap shoes.

Yes, it's true, I hate those #$%^&-ing things they call clogs. During my apprenticeship, over 20 years ago, I was press-ganged into wearing them, and that's when the hate-affair started. The wood style ones are about as flexible as ski-boots, and the back-less design does not allow for foam inserts, or in my case orthotic inserts, and plus they're loud and clunky. Birkenstocks are far superior, with many models that have backs but again they ain't cheap.

[morffin]

I go for the Birkenstock too......the basic
http://www.allheartchefs.com/bk-prof...ing-clogs.html
which last around three years on my feet in high traffic zones. Zero back or feet problems, no slippage. Take out the insoles and fully washable and dry in ten seconds. Excellent kitchen shoe, at not a bad price. :

[ALynch]

I just bought Shoes for Crews for the whole staff, let them choose between a clog or a traditional lace up sneaker. I was a clog wearer for 10 years, and just went to the sneaker and have been really enjoying it. These are only $19.98 for the basic clog or sneaker, but they also have more European style clogs for $50ish. Even if I have to replace them every year they seem to be a good shoe for the price.

[RAS1187]

SHOES FOR CREWS® > Men's Slip-Resistant Footwear > Steel Toe Boots and Shoes > Steel Toe Defender - men's / black

I bought my first non-slip shoes at wal mart for $20. You get what you pay for. Also, I prefer smooth surfaced shoes, if you have shoes that look cool with fancy stitching, expect those grooves to fill up with food.

I highly recommend these shoes for crews defenders. $53, expensive yes, but they have outlasted 3 pairs of $20 walmart shoes, so they more than paid for themselves and still feel good after so much use and abuse.

One of my biggest problems with buying nice shoes is that I may get called in to help wash dishes, and then my nice shoes are sopping wet. Be sure to have a less expensive backup.

[Breton Beats]

Are you in this business for the long run, why not go for the $100+ shoes. After waitressing and now cheffing for 15 years I would NEVER go to a discount or "mall" shoe store again. This business is hard on the body, the right kind of shoe can not only help keep you going, but can help prevent back and hip problems.

I am not saying that clogs are the only answer, I will SWEAR by my Danskos! They saw me through culinary school (12 hour days, 7 days a week) They saw me through trekking through Europe, and they saw me cooking in a kitchen 8-10 hours a day, while I was pregnant.

I paid about $115 for them which figures to what .38 a day?

On thr cheaper side I have heard other people swear by Crocs. They run about $24-32

[chefleon]

Klogs. With a "K". They're like $60 and they last longer than Birks and they're more comfortable than Danskos. Dansko is great for the back and knees, and it's nice to be elevated and slip-proof, but they hurt the feet. At least my high-arched feet. I tolerated them for a long time. And I love the Birks, but those leather ones are for suckers (like me), and those plastic ones, I dunno, they just don't feel good. I've gone through three pairs of them, mind you. But the Klogs are right on, and when they wear out after 18 months, you buy some more, but not at Zappos anymore. I found mine at some random store on the upper east side, luckily, because I had settled for the Danskos again and they were killing me.
But you know how we all have such a high tolerance for pain and suffering.

[munchers]

i would suggest a pair of birkenstock shoes/ clogs they are great and lately a lot of chef are wearing the rubbery ones. But i personaly wouldnt be a fond favourate of the rubber type i still prefer the leather one. Very comfy and at a reasonable price.
Hope that helps you.

[CineSous]

I wear the high sole Klog from "klogs". Best shoe i've worn in a kitchen in 20yrs. I wear them on my day off... sad

[chefderrick]

clogs, Klogs, whatever you want to call them are a complete wate of money in my opinion, i absolutly hat them for the kitchen. the only thing i have ever and will ever wear in the kitchen are steel toe shoes, and you can get lightweight runner style that are not that heavy or clunky plus if you ever drop a frozen gooseneck on your toes you wont crush them

[vapour]

I personally like Dansko. I've had mine for about 5 years now. They've got a bit of a "heel" on them, and backless. Which makes it hard to run sometimes, but still a great shoe nonetheless. I've never treated them with a protective spray,yet any dirt or stains just wipe off so easily. I love them and paid just over $150 for them. You get what you pay for. Like any shoe youhave to break them in and have them mould to your feet. So the first week will be uncomfortable, I wont lie,but after that, your feet and back will thank you in the long run.

[Brianthecook]

Shoes for crews has a dansko clone thats 50 bucks. I got a pair and they lasted me about 2 years. I liked them because when you squat down to get in a reach-in the heel of your foot comes out of the shoe so it doesn't fold over the front of the shoe thus preventing the wrinkling of the leather, therefore making it easy to clean after you get food build-up on them. For fifty bucks they served their job well. They would have lasted longer if I took the time to condition the leather every now and then. They died when the leather finally cracked due to fatigue and drying out. Two years in the kitchen is a long time, and they don't cost 112 dollars like danko either.

[Brianthecook]

Shoes for crews has a dansko clone thats 50 bucks. I got a pair and they lasted me about 2 years. I liked them because when you squat down to get in a reach-in the heel of your foot comes out of the shoe so it doesn't fold over the front of the shoe thus preventing the wrinkling of the leather, therefore making it easy to clean after you get food build-up on them. For fifty bucks they served their job well. They would have lasted longer if I took the time to condition the leather every now and then. They died when the leather finally cracked due to fatigue and drying out. Two years in the kitchen is a long time, and they don't cost 112 dollars like danko either.

[AtlTournant]

My vote is for Shoes for Crews.