What if it's nothing deep at all and he just likes looking at nice things? I am sorta like that. My H's style is very casual and I'm always trying to shine him up a bit. Of course, he resists, lol.
Anyway, it may be that he just prefers a certain style but his atrocious interpersonal skills lead him to belittle you into buying new shoes instead of finessing it.
Instead of trying to convince him that the clogs are fine, maybe you could state that it's your preference but in the interest of being a cooperative spouse you will look into also buying the kinds of shoes he likes. Wtf could he possibly say to that answer?
He SO knows how to push your buttons!!
btw, good move putting MrH next to Cobra. It's likely that he is the only person he'd like in the whole group of us, LOL. (I mean that as a compliment Cobra--he really would like you)
Say, where did you get your shoes? I actually went shoe shopping last night with MrH and could find absolutely *nothing* I liked. They all had these huge high heels, which I do not need, and furthermore I would bust my ass trying to walk in ice and snow with a 30 pound toddler on my hip in 4" platform heels with a peekaboo toe--who comes up with this stuff?!? (yes I realize I am maturing..:))
I am quite impressed with buying 5 pairs at once. I would have a hard time, at this point in my life, parting with that much money solely for myself. Good job!
