The shoe I mocked (until Meghan wore them)– plus 15 clogs taking over spring

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Clogs have quietly but confidently made their way back into the fashion conversation this spring. From the cobblestone streets of Paris to the bustling sidewalks of NYC, variations of these comfort-forward shoes (ranging from actually comfortable to just-for-looks torture devices) are appearing on stylish feet everywhere. And when Meghan Markle casually stepped out in those Dylan Crocs during a March episode of “With Love, Meghan,” she transformed a shoe I’ve long dismissed into something suddenly coveted—sending the style selling out faster than you can say “podiatrist-approved.”

As someone who’s been holding down the clog fort in Vermont for nearly a quarter century (where, let’s be honest, we’re not exactly known as fashion trendsetters), I feel both vindicated and slightly smug. The styles I’ve invested in over the years have proven wonderfully timeless, making this perhaps the only trend where my stubbornness has actually paid off financially.
For moms everywhere, clogs offer that invaluable quality we cherish above all else: convenience. You can literally jump into them as you rush out the door for school pickup or when you’re already five minutes late for that pediatrician appointment. Though a word of caution from someone who’s taken a tumble or two—they can be hazardous to ankles, especially those higher platforms. If stability is a concern, or you rarely ditch your sneakers, consider lower styles or ones with back straps that actually keep your foot in place.
Yes, the aesthetic can read a bit “garden gnome chic” or “art teacher on a weekend pottery retreat,” but that’s precisely part of their charm. And while I stand firm in my conviction that the original Crocs should have stayed in 2004 where they belonged, even I—a lifelong critic—am finding myself eyeing those sleeker Dylans that have the Markle sparkle of approval.
So whether you’re a longtime clog devotee like me or a curious newcomer wondering if you can pull off this admittedly divisive footwear trend, I’ve rounded up the most wearable, mom-friendly options that’ll have you stepping confidently into spring—no garden required.