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What is the difference between clogs and sabots?

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What is the difference between clogs and sabots?
The difference between clogs and sabots is the specificity of the terms. A clog is any fully enclosed shoe that features a thick, rigid sole, often made of rubber or wood. A sabot is a style of clogs that emerged in France during the 16th century. It typically features a tapered heel and pointed toe that curves upwards. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of clogs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Majolica Clog & Bird Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica pink clog with a bird Delphin Massier circa 1890. H / 3.5 inches , L / 7 inches
Category

Antique 1890s French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Clog & Bird Jean Massier, circa 1890
By Jean Baptiste Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica pink clog with 1 bird signed Jean Massier circa 1890. H / 2.5 inches , L / 4.5
Category

Antique 1890s French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Silver Wooden Shoe Clog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
is made out of filigree which is finely crafted by hand. This shoe or clog will be very nicely when
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th/20th Century Dutch Garden Clogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Majolica Clog with Flowers Edouard Gilles, circa 1880
By Edouard Gilles
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica clog with pink flowers signed Edouard Gilles, circa 1880.
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Turkish Bath Clog With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Turkish bath clog, or Nalin, walnut with mother of pearl and silver wire inlay
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Metalwork

Materials

Lead

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