History of Troentorp Clogs

History of Troentorp Clogs

A bit about Troentorp Clogs from BĂĽstad Sweden Clogs were first made in Troentorp just outside Bastad in the south of Sweden over a hundred years ago in 1907. The small Swedish clog factory was started by August Johansson who had spent the previous 8 years learning his trade from a local cobbler in the Bastad area.

Over the years the production process developed and in 1942 August sons, Borje and Stig, took over the clog factory.

Troentorp Clogs has always emphasized the importance of orthopedically correctly constructed clogs, the base being made of alderwood, with the right proportions of the curvature of the clogs’ insteps. This is of great importance to give the correct lumbar support for people who spend all day on their feet working in their wooden clogs. We have many customers in the restaurant and care industries who wear chef clogs and nurse clogs all day everyday.

The History of Troentorp Clogs - A BĂĽstad Story Clogs were first made in Troentorp just outside Bastad over a hundred years ago in 1907. The small Swedish clog factory was started by August Johansson who had spent the previous 8 years learning his trade from a local cobbler in the Bastad area. Over the years the production process developed and in 1942 Augusts sons, BĂśrje and Stig took over the clog factory.

Since 1907 around 15 million pairs of clogs have been made and a lot of things have happened at our little factory. Below is a timeline giving our history: 1868: The founder of Troentorp Toffel August Johansson is born.

1882: Already at a young age August comes up with new solutions to improve things around him. He is just 14 when he finds a way to improve the tresh at the farm where he works. The older farmhands must have been surprised he even dared to suggest changing their old trusted tresh.

1889: August finds himself interested in making clogs: How do you make them? Do people in the Bastad area like wooden clogs? Is there anyway to make these wooden shoes more comfortable and practical? Eager to learn, he starts looking for an experienced cobbler to learn from.

He gets a chance to learn when he moves to Kringelstad, a town with a clog cobbler. August now works as a farmhand during the day and goes and helps the cobbler in the evenings.

The master cobbler, impressed by August’s enthusiasm and skills, eventually offers him a job in the clog workshop.

1909: Two years later the factory building is moved to its current location in Troentorp, Bastad.

1920: August has enough of the unpredictable wind power and finds a replacement in a 2 hp crude oil engine. The 2hp engine will be the work shop’s power plant until 1940.

1940: The old oil engine is finally replaced with electricity.

1942: August’s sons, BÜrje and Stig take over the Troentorp clog business.

1943: The brothers hire the first fulltime employee at Troentorp, Sven Persson.

1944 & 1951: Extensions and conversions are made to the factory building.

1957: Troentorp introduces a new wedge heel bottom.

This will be the foundation for the Original Bottoms still used in Troentorp clogs today.

Contact us Factory and Factory Clog Shop Troentorp Clogs, Elestorp, 269 91 B책stad, Sweden Opening Hours: The shop is closed between 21/12 - 7/1. After 7th of January we are open: Monday - Friday: 10 - 18, Saturday: 10 - 14 Telephone: +46 (0)431 75 670 For Web Sales, European Customer Service, Dealer Inquiries, Repairs or Questions: Please email: info@troentorptoffel.se For US Wholesale Email: customerservice@swedishcomfort.com For Sales in Finland Finnish Agent: Vilina Oy Email: anna@mosainteriors.fi & laura@mosainteriors.fi

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