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post #31 of 39
6/11/11 at 5:33pm

You can't stand people who wear crocks? Well up your nose with a rubber hose.lol.gif I've worn leather crocks for years.

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post #32 of 39
7/8/11 at 5:04pm

what culinary school makes you go for 12 hour days 7 days a week??

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post #33 of 39
7/9/11 at 12:35am
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Originally Posted by Quinn01 View Post

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!


i've had nice clogs and cheap clogs but once i bought a pair of 6" work boots for $60 i've never used anything else. i get 1.5-2yr of use. for maintenance i just wipe 'em down every night with a damp towl, then dry it off and apply shoe polish a couple times a month as needed.

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post #34 of 39
7/9/11 at 3:27am
Croc bistro all the way. I Go through about a pair a year. The backless design is great to keep you cooler, and they are very comfortable. A huge tip: no matter what shoe you buy, go to a podiatrist and get properly fitted for an insole. plantar fasciitis is a very coom problem for people who are on their feet all day, and it's not fun. The insoles usually last for a very long time (I've had mine for three years.) Well worth the $100 I spent for the insoles. Also, wearing non slip shoes on asphalt will wear them much faster then normal kitchen wear, so I always bring something else to wear when I'm not working. Even a short walk to the car will take it's toll.

And if you buy shoes and they are uncomfortable and you can't return them, throw them out. Eat the money you spent and get a new pair. Its not worth $100 to have sore feet every day.
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post #35 of 39
1/26/12 at 11:24am

does anyone know of any chef clogs that are CSA (canada safety agency) approved?

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post #36 of 39
7/13/12 at 1:41am

Croc Bistro, White, No Other

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post #37 of 39
10/27/12 at 6:38pm

I've been wearing professional kitchen clogs now for over 12 years and I've had Birki's, super Birki's and Klogs brand,..I'm not a huge fan of the cork insoles in the Birki's line so i always replace with somethng more cushined. The Klogs brand professional line is really comfortable..either one of the three will make a good clog for you,...all under 80 hard earned dollars

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post #38 of 39
4/17/13 at 5:41pm
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Originally Posted by foodpump View Post

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.

I have to disagree, clogs the best shoes for cooking. They may be stiff but you need something with high levels of support when standing for 12-16 hours a day. Just buck up and pay 160 buck for a great pair of wooden clogs. crocs are bull shit dont waste your money. and if your flat footed go get fitted at a shoe store!

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post #39 of 39
4/18/13 at 6:15am
I have a pair of Danskos and a pair of Crocs and I love them both. I do find it easier to move about the kitchen in my crocs. When I was standing still at the bakery I liked using my Dansko's because they put less pressure on my back.
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