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The name "suecos" is a spanish wordplay; it means "swedes", but also "clogs" when spelled with a "z" instead of an "s". The company was founded back in 2006 by two swedish entreprenuers who got the idea of improving and innovating the classical "swedish clog" by adding new materials and technology to the production process.

The suecos clogs are currently distributed in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Germany and Norway. The primary focus of the company is health care and the labor sector (for example pharmacies, orthopedic- and uniform stores etc). If you can´t find our products, please contact us for information on where the closest store to your address is located.

The benefits and caracteristics of our products are many, and vary somewhat according to model. Some of the characteristics are:

• - Ergonomic design (relieves tension in feet and lower back)
• - Extremely light - material X-cell™
• - Ultrasoft material (molds to the feet)
• - Flexibles
• - Easy to clean
• - Antibacterial material (anti-odor)
• - Resistant to chemicals and chlorine
• - Non-marking sole
• - Slip-resistant
• - Innersole nubs that stimulates blood flow
• - Ventilation ports for cooling comfort
• - Recyclable

The two models have similar caracteristics and benefits. However, the following differences can be found:

Original: its design includes a soft orthopedic insole that offers extra protection to the feet. The model has a shock-absorbing sole that relieves stress on feet, knees, hips and lower back.

Oden: designed to avoid infiltration of liquids and with lateral air portals that keep the feet cool and dry. This model also has inner-sole nubs that stimulate blood-flow.

Oden is also equipped with a slip-resistant, non-marking rubber-sole.

suecos ´s Viking model is available in various sizes and colors also for children. Viking is an ultralight shoe with a superior comfort and many benefits including; anti-microbial material, ventilation ports for cooling comfort and a heal strap to keep the foot in place.

The ultrasoft and versatile material X-cell™, derivated from EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) is not rubber nor plastic but a polymer with greater softness and flexibility. It is a naturally antibacterial material, hygienic, resistent and with hardly no odor. Further the X-cell™ material molds to the feet offering a comfortable fit with relieving stress on feet, knees, hips and lower back.

The material used for suecos is so light that our shoes actually float on water. When wearing Oden, a 60% reduction in the overall muscle effort compared to standing barefoot is obtained, hence reducing fatigue and providing comfortable relief to the feet. Its an ideal shoe where prolonged standing or walking may tend to induce foot discomfort or lower body fatigue.

X-cell™ is an easy material to clean. Simply clean the shoes with soap and water or in the washing machine at a maximum temperature of 50 degrees.

The X-cell™ should not be confused with a traditional plastic material. suecos gives the same temperature as any other material used for shoes. However, if could be said that for someone that has an excessive perspiration problem, the suecos shoes may not be the most adequate ones.

On the contrary - due to the natural caracteristics of the X-cell™ all our shoes resists odor, inhibit bacterial and fungal growth and are non-toxic.

Simply clean with soap and water or in the washing machine at a maximum temperature of 50 degrees. Ideal for use when cleanliness is important (e.g., hospitals and food preparation).

Do not expose to extreme heat (due to the softness of the material the shoe can warp).

The shoes may be sterilized with bleach. However, the same softness of the material that causes the shoes to mold to the feet interfere with washing them in temperatures higher then 50 degrees.

However, the floors where for example surgeons work are not sterilized, and it would therefore be meaningless to clean the shoes in higher temperatures (both in a hygienic and ecologic aspect).