As a review editor at Food & Wine, it’s my job to carefully review kitchen products for readers. Translation: I’m always in my kitchen and on my feet, so I jumped at the chance to review these chic Snibbs clogs. I had heel pain while in culinary school, and it got worse when I worked as a chef, so I needed a great home kitchen shoe that didn’t look like a clown shoe like many models do.

This clog is popular with chefs, including stars like Nancy Silverton, who will be collaborating with Snibbs this fall. The brand was actually founded by a chef, Daniel Sheftob, who was fed up with kitchen shoes that emphasized function over form. He wanted to find a happy medium and eventually created a stylish alternative with his partners Dr. Snibbe and Haik Zadoyan. Although Snibbs were originally designed for chefs, they’re also great for healthcare workers and are a good slipper if you don’t like Crocs.

Non-slip work clogs from Snibbs

Snibbs’ non-slip work clogs are sustainable, 100% recycled and vegan. Their certified non-slip sole promises to protect you from water and oil stains on slippery kitchen floors, and they’ve kept that promise: I constantly spill things on my shoes in the kitchen, like water from a sieve or flour when baking bread, and yet I feel good and safe in my waterproof clogs. They’re easy to clean with a damp cloth – an improvement over my fluffy Ugg slippers, which are harder to remove bread flour from.

After testing the shoes on my hard floors during long days of cooking and photographing produce, I can confirm that they are indeed comfortable. Most importantly, they prevent heel pain while I’m on my feet. And while I use them most often in the kitchen, I also like wearing them around the house and garden. You don’t have to wear socks, but socks make them even cozier.

Function aside, the Snibbs clogs are a huge improvement over the kitchen shoes of my past. The slim profile means they’re not clunky and the vegan leather is quite stylish. I own them in black, but they come in a few colors and patterns too. Although the brand recommends going half a size down, I’ve found them to fit true to size.

I’m not alone in my love for these clogs. They’re “the best shoes for standing for hours,” said another customer, who shared that the Snibbs “help me get through my long shifts standing at a reception desk on the restaurant’s running board.” Experience this comfort for yourself with my favorite kitchen shoes—you’ll thank me while you’re prepping your Labor Day weekend barbecue or struggling with Thanksgiving dinner.

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