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Malia Obama makes clogs cool with cropped pants and a colorful sweater


Malia was photographed enjoying the weekend with her friends


For the outing, she brought out her reliable and beloved clogs© x17/The Grosby Group
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
JANUARY 13, 2026 11:03 AM EST

Malia Obama enjoyed her weekend with her friends. The eldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama was photographed in Los Angeles, wearing a cool outfit that once more shows her love of clogs. 

Malia was spotted enjoying her Sunday with her friends© x17/The Grosby Group
Malia was spotted enjoying her Sunday with her friends

The photos were captured on Sunday, in the morning, with Malia nursing a hot drink. She was spotted walking alongside her friends in Los Angeles. 

For the outing, she wore a laidback outfit made up of a white tube top, which she paired with loose, cropped utility pants. Malia had a brown and green striped sweater tied across her chest, adding a pop of color. Completing it all were grey socks and black leather clogs. 

For the outing, she brought out her reliable and beloved clogs© x17/The Grosby Group
For the outing, she brought out her reliable and beloved clogs

Over the past year, Malia has worn clogs on numerous occasions, showing that the shoe trend, which has drawn some criticism from non-clog believers, remains strong no matter the season or the occasion. 

Malia has worn clogs when out on social occasions, running errands, or leaving the gym. “Clogs are back—and they’re cooler than ever," said a stylist to Teen Vogue. "Picture sleek, elevated designs with studs and edgy hardware. It’s the ultimate cool-girl twist for fall 2025."

Michelle Obama's hilarious story about her daughters

​Michelle Obama opens up about the empty nest after Malia and Sasha's move: 'They're gone!'​© Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty I
Michelle Obama shared a funny story about her daughters

Recently, Michelle Obama shared a hilarious story that illuminated the differences between her daughters. She shared the story on her podcast, "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson," highlighting how important it is to realize that each child is different and will respond to different styles of parenting. 

The story took place when the girls were young, with Malia likely around 7 and Sasha 3. "Barack was traveling. So I was at home trying to get the girls to bed. They were great kids, but this was one night that they were just being rambunctious," she said.

"I was in my frustrated mommy time, and I said, 'Well, that's it. No one listens to me. I'm done parenting. You seem like you guys have this all figured out, and you can do this on your own. So have at it.'"

Michelle's words prompted completely different reactions from her daughters. "My oldest daughter, Malia, said, 'Oh no, mommy, you know, I can't do without you.' And this is what I'm thinking, 'Yeah, this is what I wanted.' I wanted her to realize that she needed me," she said. 

"Sasha, my 3-year-old, was sitting on the stairs watching all this. She took her blankie, and she turned around and went back upstairs to watch TV, as if to say, like, 'thank God.'"

Sasha and Malia are currently living in Los Angeles© AFP via Getty Images
Despite their different personalities, Sasha and Malia have a great relationship, with both living in Los Angeles

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