# Overpriced German Clogs These Faux Snake Skin Ugly Shoes From JBF Customs are $1000 Birkenstocks By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-shoes References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/ugly-birkenstocks) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/p/ndrJw4gpUI/) As much as [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) magazine might try and convince you ugly shoes are in, it will be interesting to see how many people will purchase these $1000 Birkenstocks. Available from JBF Customs, the faux snake skin-featuring footwear is for people who really love the [Birkenstock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-clog) lifestyle. With celebrity fans like Ashley Olson, these ugly shoes are trying hard to make a comeback. While the long-standing German shoe retailer has made a mark when it comes to hippie chic fashion, it's questionable whether these JBF Customs versions will do well with such a high starting cost point. The clog combined with python is an interesting pair to say the least. According to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-hearts-and-birkenstock), these custom Birks are best matched with fun, wooly socks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ugly Shoe Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and stylish alternatives to the overpriced Birkenstock clogs. - **Luxury Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customizable footwear options at a more reasonable price point, targeting consumers who desire unique, high-quality designs. - **Celebrity Fashion Influence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with celebrities and influencers to create exclusive shoe collections that resonate with their fan base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly materials to the footwear industry, addressing consumer demand for both style and environmental consciousness. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms that offer a curated selection of designer shoes at discounted prices, making luxury footwear more accessible to a wider customer base. - **Customization Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology like 3D printing to create customized footwear options, providing a personalized shopping experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Slip-On Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-clog.md) - [Quilted Collaboration Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-x-jesse-leyva-boston-quilted-leve.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md) - [Elevated Chunky Base Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-boston-clog.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Chromatic Brutalist Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-clogs.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md)