The Dutch are expert at walking on solid clogs. These gross shoes look similarly uncomfortable, but ask the girls, they're young and can walk with little issues! Dutch clogs, which these are not, can be dedicated projects by a loving father for his daughter as they can take months to carve. If these are wooden, chances they are made in a factory. I imagine these are far easier to walk around in than high heels. The extra height is a tremendous competitive advantage for shorter girls in the market for a good match!
Asher