Silly Clogs
I wonder if anyone else has noticed the latest fashion trend/disaster to emerge in Ireland.
It revolves around shoes this time. I first noticed a woman I know wearing the items in question on her feet. I found myself staring at them wondering what the fuck are those things. But after a couple of days I realised there was something of an epidemic beginning to emerge regarding these shoes. While shopping in Tesco yesterday I noticed at least ten woman wearing them.
So how do I describe them? Hmmm where to begin! The pairs I’ve seen people wearing are cerise pink but I know they come in blue because I’ve seen them in the local bargin shoe store. They are in the shape of an old man’s clogs and look like they’re made of foam or some dodgy plastic. They are actually very similar to sandals I’ve seen people wearing around swimming pools. There doesn’t seem to be a particular age group that is drawn to these shoes, all ages are effected equally. And from what I have seen they can be worn with any outfit at all, from tracksuits to jeans to skirts, although three quarter length trousers appears to be the most popular team mate at the minute.
If you have yet to come across this current disaster don’t worry because it’s only a matter of time. And when you do see them they’ll be impossible to miss because it is a case of you can’t see the person for the shoe.
Now, I’m not fashion conscious at all but these things should just be banned, they’re fucking awful. What scares me the most though is not the fact that someone who calls themselves a designer sat down a created them but that the Irish people are actually buying them, it’s enough to send shivers down my spine! You have been warned!
Although I’m kind of looking forward to seeing one of the pyjama wearing brigade stepping out in them because it would be disgustingly entertaining.
