Inflexible shoes, also known as sabots, are a type of footwear that is made from a single piece of wood or leather. They are usually open-toed and have no heel, making them very comfortable to wear. Sabots are often used in traditional European folk dances, and they are also popular among farmers and gardeners. The term 'SABOT' comes from the French word for clog, which is derived from the Dutch word for wooden shoe.