clog
blog - “Every Clog Has Its Day”.
Lindsey Cochran
Clogmaster
interview
Clogs are often championed for their health benefits:
good
for posture, good for back support, guard against fatigue, promote
circulation. Doctors, nurses, chefs, and other professionals who are on
their feet all day sing the praises of clogs. But Clogmaster clogs in
particular take this a step further by stressing the benefits of a pair of
custom crafted clogs. How do your shoes take fit to the next level in
terms of the benefits and comfort? (And where do other makers' clogs fail
at this?)
Our
clogs are custom made for each individual customer. You can't enjoy all of
the health benefits, if the clog is not properly fitted. You should never have
to grip with your toes to keep them on, and you should not be floating around in
them, like a boat on the ocean. "Old School clogs" are made from wooden
bases, because rubber and plastic soles, do not get you off of the ball of your
foot, and they don't have a proper rolling motion. Rubber bases have too much
lateral give, and people are always telling us they roll their ankles’, in the
rubber bases.
You
don't sell clogs off the rack, but insist on creating shoe designed specifically
for a customer's feet. How did Clogmaster choose to become
We
don't make the clogs, we make sure the clogs fit
properly. The Owner and President is from
I've
read on-line that you sometimes travel outside of
Sign
up for the Clogmaster Monthly Newsletter. Trips are always announced weeks in
advance, and posted on the website.
http://www.clogmaster.com/
What's
the best way for a potential customer to assess the quality of your shoes?
Often for me, seeing and feeling the craftsmanship is an important part of my
decision to buy.
Talk
to our existing customers, or take a trip to
(If you haven't responded to this in the preceding question, what is
Clogmasters' relationship with Sven Clogs?
They're listed on your label as the maker of your shoes.)
They
make a line exclusively for Clogmaster, that you can
only get from us.
Clogmaster
has been around 33 years. Who started the company and why?
Cecilia
Tidlund started Clogmaster in 1976, because a friend told her, "She would
never get Americans to wear clogs”.
For
33
years of doing only that, has proved her friend
wrong.
Who
are the people behind the designs and styles you sell today?
Our
customers, and the factory (Svens). We are also very proud to say, "Made in
the
How
has Clogmaster been able to weather the many changes of fashion over the
years? Clogs were popular when your shoes first appeared on the
market. How did you make it through the lean years?
We
see our clogs as "work shoes", We have never
cared about fashion trends. Our clogs may have been made 'fashionable'
because some of the biggest names in
You
used to be located in
We
moved to
You've
got some fun styles in your catalog: clogs printed to look like denim or
camouflage; bright patent and metallic leathers; and a range of clog
boots. You seem to go to great lengths to offer more than just a simple,
traditional clog. How did you decide to offer customers such a wide
variety of choices?
Because
it allows people to have more choices, and the ability to be
creative.
What
are you most proud of at Clogmaster? Are there customers' letters that
you've found especially gratifying? Is there feedback you've really
appreciated? At the end of the day, what gives you the feeling of a job
well done?
We
have helped thousands of people that have to spend countless hours on their
feet, that need good supportive footwear. Cecilia
Tidlund is also Medically trained. She has also helped countless people with
all types of foot problems, and has been getting referrals from Orthopedic Surgeons, and Podiatrist for years. We have done only one thing, and we have
done it for 33 years and counting.
Thank
you,
Marketing
WWW.CLOGMASTER.COM
Ph.
503. 227.2296
Clogmaster
SE ML King Blvd.- By Hawthorne Bridge
Portland, OR
97214 e-mail: clogs@clogmaster.com