 And of course, the proper size is important, so you need to ensure that the shoes fit well with enough room for the toes to move freely, but not too loose. You want to avoid sliding and instability within the shoe itself. Now before we go on, I want to take a few minutes to discuss clogs. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Shoes with solid wood bottoms and no flexibility, and these are often referred to as clogs or clogs.