There are certain things in life that are so ugly they’re beautiful, or so ugly they’re cute. (The French call it jolie laide; the Japanese, busakawa.) Think of bulldogs, bumpy noses — or Birkenstocks ...

Dansko clogs may have a reputation for being ugly, but I love them. Over the years, I've owned several pairs of clogs, sandals, and dress shoes from Dansko. The classic clog-style soles are durable, ...

This wouldn’t be a true list of the best clogs for women without Birkenstock at the very top. They’ve wiggled their way back in style in recent years, though to us they’ve always been a mainstay. This ...

There’s a new ugly-chic shoe to covet—and no, we’re not talking about Birkenstocks, Crocs, or the purposefully dirty sneakers at Gucci and Balenciaga. The latest patently hideous, yet wildly ...

Who can forget Dansko shoes? It's no secret that '90s trends are coming back around, championed by Gen Z. While some memories cause millennials and boomers to cringe, you will be thrilled to hear that ...

As divisive as clogs may be looks-wise, when it comes to comfort, there’s no denying that these “ugly shoes” are some of the most comfortable around, which is what makes them so appealing. “They’re ...

We’re always on vaguely orthopedic shoe watch here at the Strategist, even on vacation. So when our deputy editor, Simone Kitchens, noticed that a gaggle of Delta flight attendants at La Guardia ...