Barts Clogs: the Ultimate Apres-Surf Footwear

Spotted! Barts Clogs!

There are many variations on the soft, light plastic “shandal” (that’s shoe + sandal) currently taking the world by storm, such as Waldies, Crocs – and now, in Cape Town, Barts Clogs, which share the same characteristics as the other brands, but go for half the price.

SA Blog happened upon a rack of the almost-lighter-than-air clogs at a local pharmacy, and promptly confirmed, with a test walk, that they’re the real thing: wonderfully forgiving on the feet – walking in them’s like walking barefoot, but cleaner – and clearly quite durable.

Clog Fruit

The clogs are made from Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, or EVA (also known as CCP – Closed Cell Phylon). The shoes mold to your feet’s shape, so there are no awkward stiffnesses or painful pressure-points. They are also non-slip, non-marking, odor-proof, and waterproof. Originally designed as a shoe for kayakers, they float nicely, too! Perfect for apres-surf lounging.

Barts Clogs are available only in Cape Town, for the moment, at these stores:

Lavender Blue-HealthShop (Tableview)
Olsens Pharmacy (Cape Town)
Bartholomews Hair (Cape town)
Westport Pharmacy (West Beach)
Wind Sports (Kitebeach)
Nature’s Deli (Tableview)
Tam Tam Trading (Paarden Island)
Brian’s Kayaks (Milnerton)
Atlantic Surf Company (Melkbos & Blouberg)

For more information on Barts Clogs, write to: bartsclogs@gmail.com.