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Salomon’s Rugged Winter Clog Looks Even More Cozy in Corduroy

This season, step up your snow style.

Close-up of the heel and side of a shoe featuring a textured orange fabric upper, tan suede heel panel with black stitching, and a black padded collar. The black rubber sole has a rugged tread pattern. The partial brand name "MON" is visible on the heel.Salomon
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By Hayley Helms

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Striking the right balance of durability, comfort and style in any shoe is a balancing act of materials and technology.

Striking that balance in a snow-ready shoe is even more challenging, with options usually falling in one of two camps: cool-looking and ineffective, or protective with a meh aesthetic.

Salomon’s Snowclog (originally introduced in 2002, and revived in 2024) is one shoe — ahem, clog — that can do it all, and now, it’s more stylish and cozy than any of its predecessors.

Black straight-leg pants with zippered pockets, worn with bright orange slip-on shoes featuring rugged gray soles. The person is holding a beige cap in their left hand.
As demonstrated above, the Snowclog can easily transition from campsite to commute.
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Corduroy … for the snow?

I know what you’re thinking: corduroy has its place in vintage outdoor gear, but can it really stand up to the ravages of snow and sleet? When it’s corduroy from Salomon, the answer is yes.

Salomon doesn’t go into detail on the exact material makeup of its corduroy, but many compositions include a blend of cotton with other materials.

Pair of slip-on shoes with bright orange corduroy uppers, black elastic collars, and tan accents around the toe area. The shoes have rugged black outsoles with pronounced treads and a small orange pull tab with a black "S" logo on the front. The insoles are dark gray with the brand name "Salomon" printed in white.
So fresh and so clean … and so easy to clean.
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The Snowclog Corduroy brings a healthy dose of vintage style to the already popular clog, helping it stand out from the crowd. Paired with striking colorways like Burnt Ochre and Plum Perfect, it’s a striking yet classic update that toes the line between brash and bold.

Taking care of corduroy isn’t complicated, either; let it air-dry if it gets wet, and when it’s dry, gently brush it to revive the look.

I can see these being as at home on the morning commute as the campsite, thanks to their slick styling and capability.

So… what else is new?

The cozy upper isn’t the only update the Snowclog is receiving this winter. The midsole has also been updated to increase its sustainability, and is now made with Salomon’s proprietary infiniFOAM: a fully recyclable TPU-based foam, which is both durable and cushioned.

The All-Terrain Contagrip outsole (another proprietary Salomon creation) is designed to stay stable and grounded on a variety of surfaces, including wet, dry, hard and loose ground.

Black rubber outsole of a shoe with deep, rugged treads designed for traction, featuring a small red triangular detail near the center and the word "contagrip" embossed beside it.
The Contagrip outsole is designed to hold its own against the ravages of winter weather.
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Pair of Salomon trail running shoes shown from the back, featuring tan suede heel counters with "SALOMON" embroidered in black, black padded collars, orange mesh sides, and rugged black outsoles with deep treads.
The easy-on, easy-off design of these clogs increases your chances of wearing them every. single. day.
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A soft collar integrated into the upper improves the wearability and comfort of the Snowclog, and creates a more ergonomic on-foot feel.

The sockliner ups the ante on heat retention, and is a warm and delightful blend of natural fibers and 59-percent recycled materials. The liner is also developed to be breathable, making sure your feet don’t get uncomfortably warm.

Pair of slip-on shoes with a textured purple upper and black accents, featuring a rugged black sole with deep treads and an orange pull tab on the tongue.
Along with Burnt Ochre, the Snowclog also comes in Plum Perfect (seen above), Delicioso and Black.
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Availability and pricing

At just slightly over 10 ounces, the Salomon Snowclog is surprisingly light and nimble, and paired with its increased coziness and durability, is the only snow shoe I’m considering adding to my lineup this season. (Especially that Burnt Ochre color!)

The Snowclog is available for $120 on Salomon’s official website now.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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