Clark shoes with toe box pointing up

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

I generally like Clark shoes but sometimes they have the toe box pointing up. Is there any good design reason to do this? I really don't like the look. Same with burnished toes. Don't understand it. Would love to read about the rationale for the toe box, which I find incomprehensible. Thanks!

Bhvbum · ‎07-18-2010

This is my best guess, I think these shoes are mostly clogs, and when you are walking in them having a toe that curves up helps actually in walking in them. I have some Dansk clog shoes that have the same design. This is also more of a European design.

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

@Bhvbum wrote:
This is my best guess, I think these shoes are mostly clogs, and when you are walking in them having a toe that curves up helps actually in walking in them. I have some Dansk clog shoes that have the same design. This is also more of a European design.

Yes, @NYCLatinaMe

When I see a shoe's toe is shaped to assist the foot's natural rocking motion, I think the footwear has a stiffer design that won't flex much.

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@x Hedge wrote:
@Bhvbum wrote:
This is my best guess, I think these shoes are mostly clogs, and when you are walking in them having a toe that curves up helps actually in walking in them. I have some Dansk clog shoes that have the same design. This is also more of a European design.

Yes, @NYCLatinaMe
When I see a shoe's toe is shaped to assist the foot's natural rocking motion, I think the footwear has a stiffer design that won't flex much.

thanks for your responses @Bhvbum and @x Hedge. I don't find them to be any more comfortable. I just feel self conscious because I don't like the look and stop wearing them. So I returned them and stopped buying them. I don't need nor noticed a rocking motion, and they have never mentioned this on air. I think if it conveyed a benefit they would say it. The upwards pointing toe is totally unmentioned. A reviewer saved me from purchasing a pair of such shoes today.

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This shoe, by the way, is for sale in Amazon for a lot less. I found this out looking for the picture, which reminds me I need to google items before purchasing from QVC. I forget to do that. Today I randomly found out Amazon has a nice Carolyn Pollack selection. Who knew! I though she was just QVC.

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@x Hedge wrote:
Yes, @NYCLatinaMe
When I see a shoe's toe is shaped to assist the foot's natural rocking motion, I think the footwear has a stiffer design that won't flex much.

@x Hedge I just reread your post before closing the page and I got it. I needed a second read! You think the shoes are stiffer. That could be!

kivah · ‎03-11-2010

I have several pairs of each: Clarks Cheyn Madi, Ashland Joy and Leisa Carly - and I love the look where the toe is raised up. When I wear them, I'm not even aware of it. Our toes do go up a little when we walk. These 3 styles are so comfortable for me - I wear 6-1/2 wide. I also love the beautiful leather.