Earlier this week, Jennifer Lawrence was pictured walking through the blustery streets of New York in a long winter coat and functional, navy slip-on mules. A few years back, I might have wondered what the actor was doing in these strange, homely shoes. This time though, I zoomed in. Hmmm, maybe I’d also like some plain, borderline ugly slip-on mules. I started scrolling online for options. It was 6.15am.

The slip-on mule (or “clog”, depending on the thickness of the sole) takeover has been subtle but impossible to miss. A couple of months ago, I noticed my colleague Joy Montgomery at her desk in shiny, minimalist leather clogs – they’re gorgeous, quite utilitarian. “For me, the secret to its success lies in the structured round toe, which is perfect for balancing out my favourite b

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