Clunky shoes are a type of footwear that are usually heavy and uncomfortable to wear. The two most common types of clunky shoes are sabots and clogs. Sabots are wooden shoes with a thick sole, often made of leather or rubber, and are traditionally associated with farmers and peasants in Europe. Clogs are similar to sabots, but are made of a harder material such as wood or plastic. Both types of shoes provide protection from the elements and are often used in industrial settings.