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The Legend of the Pointy Clogs of Bethmale

These shoes are a real eyecatcher in our museum. The strange pointy noses bring up questions. Why are they shaped like this? Why are the points so ridiculously large? And...

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The Legend of the Pointy Clogs of Bethmale

These shoes are a real eyecatcher in our museum. The strange pointy noses bring up questions. Why are they shaped like this? Why are the points so ridiculously large? And...

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Wooden Shoes as a Safety Shoe Is it Safe to Wor...

Wooden Shoes as a Safety Shoe, Is it Really Safe to Work with Clogs? The clog has been used for centuries as a safety shoe in the Netherlands. And has...

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Wooden Shoes as a Safety Shoe Is it Safe to Wor...

Wooden Shoes as a Safety Shoe, Is it Really Safe to Work with Clogs? The clog has been used for centuries as a safety shoe in the Netherlands. And has...

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Roof ridge decorations / facade signs, why are ...

When you walk around the island of Marken, you also have to look upwards from time to time. The roofs are decorated with so-called "makelaars." What is the story behind...

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Roof ridge decorations / facade signs, why are ...

When you walk around the island of Marken, you also have to look upwards from time to time. The roofs are decorated with so-called "makelaars." What is the story behind...

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How to fit a wooden shoe, what size clog do I need

Every day hundreds of people try out the clogs in our store. Of course they want the right size. How does this work with clogs? A clog must not be too...

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How to fit a wooden shoe, what size clog do I need

Every day hundreds of people try out the clogs in our store. Of course they want the right size. How does this work with clogs? A clog must not be too...

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The origin of the Dutch kissing couple, what is...

Everyone who have visited the Netherlands remembers them, the Dutch kissing couple. In the last years it has become a true symbol of Dutch love. It has a typical Dutch appearance...

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The origin of the Dutch kissing couple, what is...

Everyone who have visited the Netherlands remembers them, the Dutch kissing couple. In the last years it has become a true symbol of Dutch love. It has a typical Dutch appearance...

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Why do some wooden shoes have pointy noses?

Many people think that all clogs have pointy noses. That is certainly not the case, most people wear clogs with round noses. Why are the wooden shoes always shown with sharp points? This...

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Why do some wooden shoes have pointy noses?

Many people think that all clogs have pointy noses. That is certainly not the case, most people wear clogs with round noses. Why are the wooden shoes always shown with sharp points? This...

14 comments