I recently went to visit some Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys at a friend's farm. And I wore a pair of my favorite shoes for cooler, dry weather - Haflinger boiled wool clogs.
The anatomically correct cork footbed makes them comfortable and stable. But the biggest surprise over the years has been just how warm they are, even in the coldest weather, if paired with wool ragg socks.
Over the years, I have worn both Stegmann and Haflinger, depending on availability. Obviously, though, because of the wool and cork, keep them away from too much moisture.
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Love the shoes, the dog and the rug. Plus I didn't make any turkey jokes!
Well then, that's my wife's Christmas present sorted.
But James - I live for your turkey jokes!
Sam - I hope she likes them!
I love the shoes too, but I really love your jacket! Could you give more information about it please?
Thank you!
Hi Kathleen - It is a 2007 L.L. Bean (Women's) Adirondack Corduroy Barn Coat in Sage. For reasons that I do not understand, it was a very short-lived item. I wouldn't change a thing about it. (Except to bring it back, of course.) I also have one in Lapis Blue, a somewhat lesser color.
Kathleen - Here is a link to the L.L. Bean catalog page that I scanned in. (The photo of the model just reminds me of how poorly they style so many of their Women's items, which couldn't help but diminish sales of otherwise good looking items.)
Click Here.
Although I am very, very far from being preppy, we share a love of boiled wool clogs. My first boiled wool: some peasant boots I bought one winter in Finland that were black felted wool. They were fine in dry snow, but were a disaster when I returned to the US and wore in slushy snow.
Are these made by the same company now? I'd forgotten about boiled wool clogs but loved wearing them years ago when the winters were colder. Also remember the fit was a bit different between these two brands. Do you prefer one brand over the other? No one sells these locally anymore which is why I did the internet search & Haflinger seems to come up on some Stegmann websites.
Dear Muffy,
I have tried Haflinger clogs myself and found them warm and comfortable. I also love the look of them. The only issue I have is that for some reason, on either one foot or the other, the big toe will eventually begin to wear through. Two or three of my friends have thses clogs as well and all have had the same issue. Not a big deal I suppose.
I recommend Birkenstock's Boston Clog with the soft footbed for a more durable shoe. Though, I admit, I miss the wool sometimes.
Keep up the great work!
HoosaPrep - I just go downtown to my local shoe store and have them order for me what is available to them. They stopped buying from Stegmann a couple of years ago citing quality issues. I don't remember any differences in fit, but I don't quite trust my memory.
I adore my boiled wool clogs. I often wore them when I was in college at my job at the ski resort Smuggler's Notch. They are warm and stay very dry even when you might think they would not.
... but what is the difference between Haflinger and Stegmann? I've only worn Stegmann but now it's hard to find a pair in the size/color I want. Since you've worn both -- are they the same footbed?
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