Stegmann Clogs : From Europe [and Missouri] to Your Feet With Love
Stegmann Original 108 clogs (left) and Stegmann Graz Suede clog (right)
This review of Stegmann clogs is provided by Stegmann USA. The opinions are completely our own based on experience.
Have you heard of Stegmann clogs? If you like Haflinger and Birkenstock, you’ll love Stegmann. In fact, back when my RA was at its worst, Stegmann clogs came to the rescue. I’ll never forget my first pair of black merino wool 108s. They were versatile double-duty shoes that supported and comforted my aching feet at home as well as at work as a junior high teacher. I lost track of the brand over the years but am so happy to rediscover it and share my Stegmann love with you, Barking Dog readers.
Stegmann Original 108 Wool Clogs with signature “S” ribbon detail
As the weather cools off here in Chicagoland, my floors do too. I keep my Stegmann clogs by the back door waiting for me like faithful dogs. I kick off my street shoes, slip on my 108s and sigh with relief. The winning combo of soft, non-irritating uppers and enhanced support (for both longitudinal arch and metatarsal arches) feels heavenly on tired, aching feet at the end of the day. Since Stegmann clogs feature a textured EVA outsole, I’m not obligated to leave them at the door! I can run errands, take the garbage out and walk the dog in supreme comfort.
Stegmann Graz Clog in suede
Let’s talk footbeds for a minute. I’m a sucker for a good anatomical cork and latex footbed–and Stegmann Originals have it. It provides the firm support that my wonky foot joints need. I have medium to high arches (one is lower due to a talo-navicular fusion after RA did a number on my mid-foot joints). Stegmann’s firm, medium-high arch support is a perfect fit for my feet–keeps my feet and ankles from rolling in (over-pronation).
Stegmann Graz Clogs in suede (with Mr. Cuddles)
What I love most about my Stegmann clogs is the metatarsal pad. I’m used to the metatarsal support that my Birkenstocks offer, but this is more noticeable. Because I have hammertoes that result in metatarsal pain, the added support brings relief. For anyone that suffers from metatarsalgia, sesamoiditis or Morton’s neuroma, I’d recommend Stegmann. Other awesome features: wide toe box (accommodating of bunions), deep heel cup (keeps foot settled in shoe, promotes alignment), 1” heel rise with ¾ inch toe platform (gentle slope aids in reducing ankle and back pain). I even think the Stegmann clogs with the cork and latex sole will work for those with hallux rigidus–not overly flexible at the big toe joint.
Stegmann clogs are hand-felted on wooden shoe lasts.
Stegmann clogs for men and women
I just found out that Stegmann footwear is hand-crafted in Austria (wool upper), Germany (footbed) and Missouri (assembly), not outsourced to China like some other comfort shoe brands. Each wool upper is hand-felted on a “shoe last,” which is basically a “wooden foot shape.” Much of this wool is sourced locally in the Tyrolian Alps and is part of Stegmann’s Species Preservation initiative to support small farmers and sustain rare breeds of sheep. Isn’t that fascinating?
Barking Dog contributor Beth had the opportunity to review Stegmann’s new sport clog…
I knew my Stegmann Eiger sport clogs would become a new go-to shoe for casual comfort mere minutes after putting them on. I have bunions and plantar fasciitis. Anyone with one or both of these conditions knows that it’s like having Goldilocks feet – on any given day a shoe can feel too soft, too firm, or too constricting. What feels “just right” about these Stegmann clogs? First off, I love the flexible rubber/latex sole. Even though I’m a huge fan of Birkenstock and Haflinger, some days a rigid sole just isn’t what my feet are craving. I noticed right away the comfort difference I felt with the flexible sport clog sole.
Stegmann Eiger Sport Clogs
The super cute Liesl is a new addition to the Stegmann family! Find it here.
Other welcome features? Plenty of room in the toe box (a plus for anyone with bunions or a wider forefoot), and soft leather that conforms to your foot with wear. The metatarsal bar (raised part of the shoe under the forefoot) felt strange at first, but I found after a few minutes I didn’t notice it as much. And after a longer period of wear, I realized I had none of the ball-of-foot discomfort I often experience due to my bunion. I don’t know how a metatarsal bar works, but it definitely does! The arch support is moderate – not as aggressive as a Birkenstock, but definitely still there. The Eiger Sport would make a great travel shoe with its anti-slip outsole. Keep in mind these are clogs; the heel fit is supposed to be loose.
Stegmann Liesl Skimmer. Available here.
Find all Stegmann clogs featured above in women’s sizes 6-11 for $125-130 from StegmannUsa.com with free shipping and exchanges (see men’s clogs here). Refer to sizing chart for best fit. Good news! Right now, Barking Dog readers can save 10% off an order at checkout with code STEGMANN10.
Have you ever worn Stegmann clogs? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Stegmann Originals
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The suede Graz and the leather Eiger Sport Clogs look great. Which has the wider and roomier toe box?
Hi–I’m not sure? I have the wool clogs–let me ask my contact at Stegmann…
Have you heard anything about Stegmann and plantar fasciatis? They’re looking tempting, but now that I have this problem, I need to know before I buy.
I bought shoes from Stegmann based upon the review here. I found that buying shoes by size according to the website was incorrect. I found the shoes to be too short, i.e. my toes were touching the front of the clog. I take a size 9 and ordered that size given the direction on the website and found them too short. I also found that they were not comfortable and hurt my toes and first toe joint after just wearing them around my house for a short period of time. I decided to return the shoes and have been trying to obtain a return label to return the shoes. There is “free shipping” for returns but they charge you a $7.95 per shoe restocking fee, so shipping technically isn’t “free.” Also, I did not receive the return label to my email despite waiting all day. Previous email requests asking about size and exchange went unanswered, thus the decision to return the shoes. There is no phone number to contact customer service to talk to a person and another email sent via their website has gone unanswered. I would HIGHLY recommend NOT buy these shoes for the lack of customer service alone. Never mind that the shoes don’t fit as they describe.
Hi Laurie,
We’re sorry your experience hasn’t been exceptional. As with any shoe, they won’t be the perfect fit for everyone. We’re sorry they didn’t fit you well. Regarding customer service: We try very hard to respond quickly, but Stegmann is a small family run business and we have a very small customer service department that unfortunately, cannot always respond with the same speed as some of the larger companies. You can email us at consumers@stegmann-usa.com, but the fastest way is by requesting a return label or exchange label through our website: https://www.stegmannusa.com/a/returns. Some customers have told us their return label ended up in their junk or spam box, so I’d recommend checking those before you request another.
We do have a customer service department, but due to our small size, we cannot list the number publicly as we can’t guarantee the line will always be monitored, especially outside our regular business hours. However, if you email us at the address above and request a phone call, someone will get back to you, but email is always the best way. We disclose on our website that returns are subject to a restocking fee, but we do offer up to 2 free exchanges to help customers find the right size. If the size 9 was too short, you can exchange them for a larger size without paying any fees.
This is a very busy time of year for us, and we’re working diligently to ensure customer needs and requests are responded to in a timely manner. I apologize for the frustration and delay, but we are closed on holidays and our staff has been spending time with their families over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Thank you for your patience, and I hope we can find a way to make things better.
-Lauren Nelson, Director of Marketing at Stegmann Clogs
I also bought a pair of Stegmann clogs based on the review here and my experience so far has been very similar to Laurie’s and very disappointing.
There are no stores in my area that carry Stegmann’s shoes, so I emailed Stegmann’s customer service asking for their help in converting from a European shoe size to the US shoe sizes Stegmann uses. The response to that email was reasonably prompt, but unhelpful – they essentially repeated the web site advice to order my “normal” shoe size. Since the shoes that fit me best – my Birks and Haflingers are both EU sizes – that was not helpful. There are many conversion charts online, but each one is different and I have seen a European 41 convert to US women’s 9.5, 10, 10.5 or US men’s 8, 8.5, 9 – which is not exactly helpful for finding my best size in a “new-to-me” brand of shoes
Since my email had received a fairly prompt response I decided to go ahead and take a guess on the size conversion and order the shoes. My online order was promptly acknowledged by email, and I got a second email when the shoes shipped. The shoes arrived in under a week and looked like a quality product. Unfortunately, my size guess was wrong and I ended up with shoes that were too large. I promptly requested a return authorization, with exchange for another size, via Stegmann’s website and got a return authorization number, but never received the promised email with the return shipping label and return confirmation. After waiting 3 business days and checking my spam and junk folders per Lauren Nelson’s post, I sent a follow-up email to Stegmann’s customer service email requesting their assistance in getting the return confirmation and shipping label – and that has also gone without response for 2 business days (and counting).
Stegmann’s exchange process notes that they will not ship your exchange shoes until they receive the return pair. They recommend that you place a second order if you need the “exchange” size faster. That would be reasonable if they promptly provided the return shipping label they promise, but with the delays I am experiencing it feels like they are trying to renege on their offer of two “free” exchanges and have me pay for shipping on a second order as well as a second restocking fee if my second sizing guess isn’t correct or if the shoes just don’t work for my foot.
I wouldn’t go so far as to recommend avoiding this company, but I would suggest that you be prepared for minimal to no customer support and delays with returns/exchanges if your initial size choice is not perfect.
I wear an extra wide shoe. Do the wool clogs run wide?
Just curious…my Maiden name is Stegman. Is the company owned by a Stegmann family?
Question: IF… other Wool Clogs (such as Haflingers) have too much volume for my feet: – Would Stegmann Clogs – even their “American Fit” – also have too much volume for me?
I do have a high arch & wide toes & Nrrow heels – BUT I have “bony” feet (NOT high volume).
My preference to have a Clog fit WITHOUT needing to wear thick Hiking socks.
THANKS for any info you might have.
Marjorie–I think they would work. I do like my Stegmanns, but feel they’re a tad tight at instep (I have high intep), so might work for your low volume feet 🙂
I have been on a long quest for shoes to help my hurting feet. I have Morton’s Neuroma and my toes always feel numb. BUT after buying my first pair of Stegmann’s, I feel my feet starting to heal. The roomy toe box is just the thing. I’ve had two bouts of plantar fasiitis and hope to keep that away permanently. I highly recommend these very comfortable shoes.