Gardana gardening clogs move from allotments to city streets and TikTok

Gardana gardening clogs, made by French brand Plasticana, have shifted from garden sheds to city streets and social feeds, with the piece saying 2026 could be the year many people see their first pair. The shoes are already prominent on TikTok and in places such as Brooklyn, and have been described online as a fashionable street item.

Made from 100% recycled PVC and hemp by Plasticana founder André Ravachol, the clogs sell for as little as £25 and have an earthy-caramel, or as Vogue put it, “bird-pooey” hue. They picked up fashion cred after US brand Bode used them on a 2020 catwalk and are stocked by retailers including Drake’s, Plümo, Free People and Straw — the latter currently the only UK bricks-and-mortar shop carrying them. Gardeners and style observers have embraced them: Josh Chalmers, who works at the Knepp rewilding project, says they are practical for walled-garden work and also wearable in town, while cultural analyst Dr Bridget Dalton likens them to “chore jackets for your feet.”

The clogs have become a cult item and many outlets are already sold out, the piece says, prompting some shoppers to travel to find pairs. The trend has also prompted discussion about the borrowing of workwear aesthetics for leisure, and the article notes that professional gardeners must still wear protective footwear when working, even if some may wear Gardanas in their own gardens.

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Culture, Gardana Clogs, Plasticana, André Ravachol, Tiktok, Brooklyn