Bizarre News & Florida Man · Billy Russo · 21 August 2026

World's fastest motorized clog shoe exceeds 70 mph

World's fastest motorized clog shoe exceeds 70 mph

Fans who watch world039s fastest motorized clog shoe footage will see Dutch TV host Klaas van Kruistum hit 70.05 mph in a clog-shaped vehicle at Breda International Airport in the Netherlands, clinching a Guinness World Records title for the fastest motorized shoe.

Key Takeaways

The stunt sits firmly in bizarre news territory, but the speed and Guinness verification make it more than a novelty clip.

How did the motorized clog shoe reach record speed?

According to UPI, van Kruistum and the team behind his TV series wanted a record-breaking vehicle. They built a shoe-shaped shell from polyester and fiberglass on an electric go-kart frame.

When he got behind the wheel, the completed clog vehicle topped out at 70.05 mph. That pace was enough for the Guinness World Records title for the fastest motorized clog shoe.

Who helped inspire the Dutch clog vehicle?

The production team reached out to British man Kevin Nicks after deciding they wanted a serious speed attempt. Nicks set the record for the fastest motorized garden shed in 2025.

With that contact made, the crew chose a Dutch wooden clog as their design inspiration. The go-kart base then carried the custom clog body for the official run.

Where and when was the Guinness record set?

Van Kruistum drove the motorized clog on April 4 at Breda International Airport in Bosschenhoofd, Netherlands. Guinness World Records recognized the 70.05 mph result as the fastest motorized clog shoe.

Photos courtesy of Guinness World Records circulated with the report, underscoring that the attempt was documented for the official title.

Why does a 70 mph clog shoe matter to viewers?

Odd-news audiences often ask whether viral "watch" clips are real record attempts or staged gags. This one answers that question with a measured speed, a named driver, and a Guinness category win.

It also shows how TV stunt teams borrow engineering ideas across weird record niches, from motorized sheds to oversized footwear, while still posting a verifiable number above 70 mph.

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