Wearing clogs in winter (and which socks to choose)

Clogs aren't just for summer. With the right style and a good pair of socks, you can wear them from October to March. Here's which clogs keep you warm, how to style them and what to do on rainy days.

Black pony hair Bolonia clogs by Tuilus worn with a grey lace skirt

1. Choose a clog that keeps you warm

In winter, the upper comes first. An open clog or one with a narrow upper lets the cold in; one with a wide, closed or pony hair upper doesn't.

Pony hair clogs. They are the warmest in the collection. The pony hair Bolonia is the low-heeled one (4.5 cm), for everyday wear. If you want something taller, try Cullera (8 cm) or Comillas (10.8 cm). And new this autumn: the Rio Strap clog in pony hair, with a panther or cow print, a 6 cm heel and a heel strap.
Closed leather clogs. Bolonia, Cullera and Comillas in smooth leather also work in winter, especially with socks.
For more coverage, booties. They have the same base and the same insole as our clogs, but they cover the ankle. The Cannes bootie also comes in a fleece-lined version, and the new Denia bootie, in taupe or chocolate, has elastic sides so you can slip it on without a zip, and a 6 cm heel.

A sizing tip: Cullera and Comillas fit snugly. If you have wide feet or you're between two sizes, go one size up, especially if you'll wear them with socks.

2. Clogs with socks: yes, and they look great

Wearing clogs with socks is the most natural thing in the world in winter. It keeps you warm, prevents rubbing and adds a touch of colour to your look.

There are two ways to do it:

Full socks. Cotton or fine wool, nothing too bulky. If they're thick, your foot may not fit well in the clog: try them on together.
Half socks. This is the sock we designed for our clogs: it covers your toes and the sole of your foot and leaves the heel bare. You get warmth at the front and a free heel, which is the part that shows in a clog. It comes in two sizes (35-38 and 39-44) and in several striped colours. Find them in socks for clogs.

Tuilus half sock for clogs with grey and green stripes, a blue band and a brown toe

Tuilus half sock for clogs with aubergine and green stripes

Tuilus half sock for clogs with blue and light blue stripes on grey

Tuilus half sock for clogs with brown stripes and a red toe

How to style them:

Tone on tone. Brown socks with chocolate or caramel clogs. It's the safe bet.
Contrast. Striped socks with black clogs. The clog sets the base and the sock adds the colour.
With a midi skirt or dress. The sock peeks out between the hem and the clog. It's the most wintry look of all.
With jeans. Roll them up a little so the sock shows. If you wear straight jeans, go for a bare ankle or socks that match your clogs.

3. What if it rains?

A leather or pony hair clog isn't a rain shoe. For rainy days:

Resin base. Almost all our clogs have one, and it copes with damp better than wood. We explain the difference with wood in wooden or resin clogs.
Leather and pony hair, best kept dry. If they get wet, let them dry at room temperature, away from radiators and heaters.
On a very rainy day, choose other shoes. No leather clog is made for puddles.

4. Three looks for this winter

For every day: pony hair Bolonia, straight jeans and striped half socks.
For the office: leather Comillas, pleated trousers and fine matching socks.
For the weekend: pony hair Cullera, a midi skirt and colourful socks.

Where do I start?

If it's your first winter clog, a pony hair Bolonia and a pair of half socks is the combination we see most often in our shop.

All our clogs are designed in Valencia and handmade in Spain and Portugal. See them all in women's clogs, or go straight to the winter clogs, the pony hair clogs, the booties and the socks for clogs.

And if you don't get the size right, exchanges are free on orders of €100 or more: we send you the new pair and collect the other one.