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COES HOLLAND Vintage Wood Clogs, Vintage Wood Shoes, Dutch Clogs Folk Art in the true sense of the word. Exceptionally finely carved wooden shoes. These wooden shoes are not a tourist momento. They are hand carved,. Many Dutch wooden shoes around but not too many like this. They measure 5-1/2 inches in length, 2 inches at the widest . Most likely made of pine, the color is very natural, only a light clear coat varnish on the wood, See stamp on bottom , made in HOLLAND. No maker listed. ...Originally, alder, willow & poplar woods were used. The first guild of clog makers dates back to around 1570 in Holland. Wooden shoe wearers claim the shoes are warm in winter, cool in summer & provide support for good posture. The wood also absorbs perspiration so that the foot can breathe... Vintage Wood Clogs, Shoes, Dutch Holland Ethnic Folk Wooden Sandals Hand Carved Shoes
