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Clogs and mules are the slip-on shoes that carry you from summer straight into boot season — here are 14 pairs worth owning.
My top pick: A good clog does what almost no other shoe manages — it looks deliberate, slips on in two seconds, and survives a full day on your feet.
1. Classic Wooden-Sole Clog
The original silhouette: leather upper, wooden base, no fuss. Shop wooden sole clogs women on Amazon →
2. Backless Leather Mule
A clean leather mule that slides on and looks polished. Shop leather mules women backless on Amazon →
3. Platform Clog
Extra height through a chunky platform base. Shop platform clogs women on Amazon →
4. Suede Clog
Soft suede for a warmer, more autumnal texture. Shop suede clogs women on Amazon →
5. Closed-Toe Mule
A covered toe that extends mules into cold weather. Shop closed toe mules women on Amazon →
6. Heeled Mule
A block-heeled mule that dresses the shoe up. Shop heeled mules women block on Amazon →
7. Shearling-Lined Clog
Wool-lined for genuine winter warmth. Shop shearling lined clogs women on Amazon →
8. Loafer Mule
A loafer upper with an open back — the hybrid. Shop loafer mules women on Amazon →
9. Pointed-Toe Mule
A sharper toe for a more formal line. Shop pointed toe mules women on Amazon →
10. Chunky Lug-Sole Clog
A thick treaded sole for grip and attitude. Shop lug sole clogs women on Amazon →
11. Slingback Clog
A back strap for the security a true mule lacks. Shop slingback clogs women on Amazon →
12. Oxblood Leather Mule
A deep burgundy that reads as fall instantly. Shop oxblood mules women on Amazon →
13. Woven Raffia Mule
Textured raffia for early-autumn transition. Shop raffia woven mules women on Amazon →
14. Comfort-Footbed Clog
A contoured cork or foam footbed for all-day wear. Shop clogs women comfort footbed on Amazon →
The bottom line
A classic wooden-sole clog is the one to start with. A closed-toe or shearling-lined pair extends the season, and a heeled mule covers anything that needs dressing up.