Bikes and Clogs in Eagle-Vail, Colorado

Jeff in his Black Oil Mountain Clogs tuning
a GT Sensor Elite 65OB bike

   Clogs are nothing new to Eagle-Vail locals, Jeff and Dominique Mohrman, owners of Colorado Bike Service. Jeff has received a new pair of clogs almost annually, personally delivered by Chris Manning, for the last 8 years. As I took in the impressive inventory of their store, Jeff described his experience with clogs. When I asked him what a 29er was, he was nice enough to share his knowledge on bikes as well.

   When Jeff moved to Stockholm, Sweden in 1982, he realized something about the footwear of the locals--they were wearing wooden soled clogs. Determined to have the same comfort as his local friends, Jeff bought his first pair of clogs. He brought those clogs back to Colorado, and he was wearing them when he first met his wife Dominique. As most who move to Colorado and prefer to do something they enjoy more as a profession, Jeff worked part-time ski bum and part-time bike bum. After being frustrated with the lack of year-round bike shops, Jeff and Dominique opened their own store, Colorado Bike Service. 

Jeff's' preferred Black Oil Mountain Soles and my
Ultimate High Black Oil clogs

   Chris Manning, being the clog-wearing-biking enthusiast that he is, happened upon the bike shop, and it didn't take long for Jeff and Chris to come to an agreement. When Jeff's wooden soles were getting worn, he calls Chris, and Chris drops of a fresh pair of size 42 clogs. Recently, Jeff got a pair of the mountain soles ,which he prefers because the tread helps in the wetter season. 

  After Jeff's' clogs have retired, he lines them up on his stairs, all the way to his first pair he bought in Sweden. Curious as to how steps are lined with a pair of clogs? Ask Dominique or Jeff at Colorado Bike Service.

With spring season here, check out Jeff's preferred Mountain Sole Clogs. With summer just around the corner, check out Tessa Clogs sandals!

-M

New Swedish Clog Member

My name is Molly McCabe and I am the newest member of the Swedish Clog cabin family. I enjoy the atmosphere that this little shop creates and the opportunity to work in one of the few shops in Vail that are locally owned. I got introduced to traditional swedish decor, tales (I had no idea that Pipi was Scandinavian), the different food, and of course the range of chocolate!

I also work at the Antlers at Vail, a condominium rental property. When guests are looking for a particulair place to buy something unique or get special gifts for someone, I like to recommend this little shop located in the corner of Lionshead with the red handpainted door. Tessa's clogs are a staple to locals and returing guests, who come by each time they are in town and pick out one of Tessa's latest hand painted designs.

Ultimate High Clogs

My first clog purchase was a couple of summers ago. My boyfriend, Daniel and I were heading up to the gondola when I spotted the ultimate high clogs. Before Daniel could pull me away I was imagining how these would compliment my long legs and the outfits that were never complete..until now. Finally I broke down..well I actually got Daniel to break down, and get them for me. I love these clogs! They come in a range of different colors and of course make your legs look amazing. I wear mine with shorts, skinnies, flares, pants rolled-up, pants rolled-down, long skirts, short skirts..they are basically compatable with any lentgh or fit. I really like the snap-strap detail on them, it allows you to change the band to make the shoe like a different pair. We also have the Ultimate High in as sandel in wonderful bright colors; orange, bright red, turquoise.



Different Coloras and Snap-Straps

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