Wörishofer

Wörishofer is a type of orthopaedic ladies' sandal made in Bad Wörishofen.^[1] They have a cork wedge in the sole which is light and acts as a shock absorber. They were first designed in the 1940s and have been considered practical but ugly.^{[according to whom?]} But in 2010, they became fashionable, being worn by celebrities such as Kirsten Dunst and Maggie Gyllenhaal.^[2] They may be compared to other practical shoes which have been fashionable, including Birkenstocks, crocs, Dr. Martens, Dr. Scholl's and Ugg boots.^[3]

Podiatrist Beverley Ashdown rated them 8/10 in a comparison with other fashionable ugly shoes.^[4]

References

^ Grenier, Elizabeth (29 July 2020). "Germans, socks and sandals: An exploration of the cliche". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
^ Walker, Harriet (21 July 2010). "Designed for bunion sufferers, adopted by fashion followers". independent.co.uk. The Independent. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
^ Fox, Imogen (22 July 2010). "Why do certain 'ugly' shoes become fashionable?". Fashion. The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 January 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
^ Beverley Ashdown (23 July 2010), "They might look horrible - but how good are they for your feet?", The Guardian: 13

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