Instantly Recognizable Souvenirs

The shoe brand Christian Louboutin is famous for its red soles, while Nike pairs have become distinctive with checkmark designs. In The Netherlands, however, one of the most iconic symbols of its culture are clogs, this chunky footwear that may not be as popular today as before but still are striking shoes.

They do look uncomfortable, perhaps because we always think that they are made from wood. After a block is shaped and smoothed, it is divided into two before these are sculpted into clogs. It is estimated that over six million pairs are created yearly because they are a big hit among tourists.