Clogs were first made in Troentorp, Sweden in 1907 when August Johansson started a small clog factory. Over the years, the production process developed and in 1942 August's sons, Borje and Stig, took over the clog factory. Unlike other clog makers, Troentorp stretches the leather uppers over the last before nailing to ensure a good fit that retains the clog's shape. They soak the leather to make it stretchable without becoming spongy, allowing the fibers to smoothly slide during lasting. The uppers are fastened with staples over the last before nailing and the staples are removed after lasting. To get the best fit, Troentorp offers different last shapes

1. Wet Lasting

2. About Us
Clogs were first made in Troentorp just
outside Bastad in the south of Sweden over
a hundred years ago in 1907. The small
Swedish clog factory was started by August
Johansson who had spent the previous 8
years learning his trade from a local cobbler
in the Bastad area. Over the years the
production process developed and in 1942
August sons, Borje and Stig, took over the
clog factory.

3. Wet Lasting
Why do we stretch the leather over the last?
Unlike most other producers of wooden clogs, at Troentorp we
stretch the leather uppers over the last before nailing the clogs.
The leather must be treated as a living material and when lasting
the shoes one must be careful since the level of stretch in the
upper will depend both on the skin that is being used, and where
in the skin the upper has been punched out. This is a very
important stage in the production since it will ensure the clogs get
a good fit and retain their shape.
What does wet lasting actually mean?
We soak the leather uppers in order to make them stretchable for
the lasting. The leather should be stretchable without being
spongy such that the fibers can slide smoothly. This is an
essential property when the uppers are stretched onto the last.

4. This way the clogs get a good shape already during production
and not on the wearer’s foot.
How are the uppers held in place over
the last?
If you look closely, you can see some small holes on the wooden
bottoms. This is because the uppers have been stretched over
the last and fastened with staples before the nailing process.
These staples are then removed after the lasts are taken out from
the clogs.
Does one last fit all feet?
To get as good a fit as possible we offer all our clogs in different
types of lasts depending on if you have a wide or narrow foot.
Many models also come with a padded instep for extra support.

5. Contact us
Troentorp Clogs, Elestorp, 269 91 Båstad, Sweden
Opening Hours: The shop is closed between 21/12 -
7/1. After 7th of January we are open: Monday -
Friday: 10 - 18, Saturday: 10 - 14
Telephone: +46 (0)431 75 670

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