Taking the Stand: Clogs vs. Sneakers
Let’s start by reviewing the case: You’ve all heard the term “Butter Face” right? For those of you living on Mars, allow me to share urban dictionary’s definition:
Chick with a hell of a nice body, but the face is ugly.
In a sentence: She looked real good, but her face (butterface).
Mean, yes. Funny, a little.
Footlocker is putting their own spin on the phrase and coining the term “Butter Shoes” to make the point that guys hate clogs and prefer girls in sneakers.
Pretty Committee, the world needs your help, are clogs bad? Are sneakers better?
Left-Tie: Ugh this is a tough one. Remember the show “In Living Color” and the skit Men on Film. The first time I ever saw clogs were on those classy critiques. I asked my older sister “What are those ugly shoes they are wearing???” And ever since then when I see a pair ‘Hate it!’ comes to mind. I don’t know what is worse…oh yes I do– chicks in SNEAKERS!!!! Nothing is less sexy than a girl in sneakers. Ladies unless you are on the track team put on a pair of heels.
Kawaii Kid: From a marketing standpoint, I have to give it to Foot Locker for coming up with something clever. If marketing is good for one thing, it’s to get people’s attention, and that is EXACTLY what Foot Locker has done, bravo! As far as girls wearing clogs vs. sneakers, you can hardly put them in the same category, they are completely different animals. BESIDES the fact that the clogs in the commercial were heinous, that “hottie McButter shoes” would have looked ridiculous in sneakers, I’m sure that she was saving her kicks for her Tuesday outfit. So glad that we are FINALLY talking about it, thank you Foot Locker, for giving it a name.
Trendspotter: Nice try Footlocker, but I’m not fooled that easily. The girl in the clogs is HOT regardless of her shoes. And let’s be real, guys wouldn’t discriminate based on a gal’s shoes. But the commercial is funny and has got us talking about Foot Locker, something I haven’t done since the 80’s. Personally, I’m not about to start wearing sneakers with skinny jeans or clogs for that matter, but more power to those who can pull it off.
Lady Lex: First off, let me start off by saying that this commercial was hilarious! I love the two guys in it!!! They were too funny and I think they have a good point. The clogs on the first chick looked like something from the Blossom era. PASS! A high heeled clog can be cute though (Look at pic), so I’m not completely ruling them out. As for the sneakers, you can’t compare them to clogs. Two completely different looks. The tom boy in me loves to throw on my chuck taylors and hang with the dudes. It’s just not a fair comparison.
Ashley: First, I was super confused because I thought everyone hated clogs and people just wore them to be ironic. Apparently not. Cute pair of sneakers trumps clogs any day. Clever ad, it definitely caught my attention, but here’s hoping it caught the attention of all the clog-lovers out there.
Verdict: Thank you Foot Locker for giving us a good laugh and for the term “Butter Shoes.” We think you’re good at selling sneakers.
XOXO,
The Gals and Guy of INPT
Filed Under: What's Hot
Tags: Butter Shoes, Buttershoes, Clogs, Footlocker, footwear, Guys Hate, In General, Sneakers, Style on Trial, Style on Trial Case #38, The Pretty Committee
I am so ashamed…I wear clogs. But I must query you all- being a woman of a certain age perhaps sneakers would look even more heinous?
Awe now I feel bad. You shouldn’t feel ashamed. I don’t think clogs and sneakers are the only two types of comfy, casual shoes. There are lots of comfort brands that make cuter styles. Even something like this http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=5404 is still in the clog family, kinda, but is just easier on the eye.
Thank you for sharing! Loved the commercial…us girls are just more sassy when we sport a great pair of kicks…sneakers…tennies!
I can’t stand clogs. My best friend insists on wearing them and there is nothing I can do to stop her. I mean, I am glad she’s not addicted to heroin or something really serious, but i cannot imagine what would compel someone to trade real money for footwear that makes you look like you should be weaving from a loom and running through fields of tulips. OK< weaving and tulip running don’t sound that bad, but clogs hurt the part of my brain that controls vision.