From its humble beginnings in 1825 in the tiny English village of Street, Somerset, to a global company that manufactures and markets close to 35 million pairs of shoes a year, Clarks' commitment to comfort, quality, authenticity, and individual style has remained unchanged throughout the centuries.
Clarks' Desert boot is an oasis in a style-barren land. While oiled leather assures its rugged appeal, welt-stitching and a rounded toe offer a modern-chic vibe. A thick, removable foam insole and cushy crepe outsole provide comfort that'll last through both.
From its humble beginnings in 1825 in the tiny English village of Street, Somerset, to a global company that manufactures and markets close to 35 million pairs of shoes a year, Clarks' commitment to comfort, quality, authenticity, and individual style has remained unchanged throughout the centuries.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012
I ordered these shoes as I really liked the classic styling. They fit true to size, but the design is not anatomically correct for the human foot. The back rise is cut straight up, does not conture to the human achilles. Felt horrible on my foot. Plus it did not fit right on the instep and the toe box runs narrow. The non-cushioning in the sole was not what you would expect for the money. I was really surprised and disappointed, returned to seller.
Like many reviewers, I was excited to see this classic style! I actually bought mine from Macy's, and was able to return them after just wearing them around the house. As customers, we still have the choice of this classic style, but unfortunately, Clark's did not update the fit and comfort. These are as old school as the style. Remember having to break in Levi's 501's? When that was our only choice, it was ok, but not today. These shoes are impossible. I found another Clark's style that I love called the "Nikki Class", and it is a more modern version of this style with all of the current fit and comfort details.
but, alas, they just didn't work. Whoever wrote the review saying that if you wear larger than a size 8 don't buy these shoes was right on! I wear a 9 1/2 and I looked like I was wearing the shoe box. They make your feet look very large and it wasn't just that these fit like they were 1/2 size too big. I ordered my usual size but they do run large, although I see some feel that they run small. Curious! I'm usually a big Clark's fan. Their shoes always fit me well. Definitely not in this case!
STYLE: This boot is streamlined, classic, minimalistic--everything you would want style-wise out of an everyday boot. It can be dressed up under slacks or with tights and a dress, or dressed down with cuffed skinnies. Looks great with almost anything. It comes in a variety of colors and materials (suede, distressed suede, leather) to suit almost everyone's personal style.
COMFORT: These boots have little to no arch support, so are great gals with flat feet. If you have any hint of an arch, I'd recommend getting an insole. I have a fairly high arch and the Dr. Scholls Hidden Arch Supports (Pack of 3) work great! Keep in mind that the different materials have varying levels of initial comfort (upon first wear) and breaking in times. The suedes are definitely more comfortable than the leathers, and have a significantly shorter break-in period. If you're new to wearing boots at all, stick to the suedes first, then work your way up. :)
LONGEVITY: If taken care of, these boots will last forever! If you're buying leather, be sure to clean & condition them regularly (unless you're a fan of the grungy, scuffed-up look). If you're buying suede, be sure to coat them with a suede protector (the Clarks brand protector does NOT change the suede's color, unlike the Kiwi brand one).
All in all, these are fabulous boots that are well worth the investment!
I put them on and it was a perfect fit. True to size. I purchased the Grey Distressed size 7. They look great and the colour is beautiful , but more importantly they are very comfortable. I have terrible problems with my feet and have a hard time finding the right shoes.These fit well and have good support on the heel and ankle. They are flat but the rubber sole provides a cushioning effect. I walk a lot and these shoes will do fine ...I Love them !
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2011
And I do mean OUUUUUUUUUUCH! When I found these boots in red oak and in my size, I was absolutely ecstatic! I love this style of shoe, but too often, they come in men's sizing; too big for my size 7 women's feet! I have to go on record that I did not purchase these from Amazon, but from another site because I had coupon. I am very happy that I was able to use that coupon and also found out recently, that the same company emailed me another coupon code for future purchase. These discounts help ease some of my frustration with this shoe.
Yes, it is sexy and stylish - the color is just hot - but my goodness are they a tight and uncomfortable fit. Now, this might not have been the case had I ordered them a half size larger than what I usually wear. Ordering shoes on line is tricky; you have to go by other's assessment about the accuracy of fit. This is what I did, after having read that these are true to size.
I knew I was in trouble when I first tried to get one shoe on and had trouble fitting my foot past the tongue area. I thought about sending them back, but this type of material scuffs a bit easily - which gives them a rustic look that some think are part of the charm - but probably makes them difficult to return. And in my struggling to get the one shoe on, I scuffed the shoe a bit. So, it was time to find ways to make this work; simply wear thinner socks.
A few days later I wore them for the first time with a pair of thin dress socks. Walking to my car, while the stiffness of the tongue tortured my feet from on top, the sheer lack of cushioning assaulted them from the bottom. "They just need breaking in; they will stretch," is what I told myself as I tried to walk without limping. I went through my entire work-day in sheer pain! Ten hours after I had gotten home and taken these shoes off, my feet were still screaming, and I could not imagine putting these things on again anytime soon!
Here I was stuck with a hundred dollar pair of shoes that I was afraid to put my feet into. But given that they did cost this much, of course, I am going to try to find a way to make these bad girls work for me. Before I started typing this, I tried to put these on while wearing a pair of sweat socks; no go! It was like one of Cinderella's step sister's trying to force her hoof into the glass slipper! Currently, I am wearing them with a pair of socks that are slightly thicker than dress socks, and my feet feel like they are in some sort of choke hold, but at least in walking in them for all of 3 or 4 minutes, the soles of my feet do not feel so assaulted, but like I said, it's only been 3 or 4 minutes. I will just have to do this around my apartment for a while until they stretch out a bit. There is no way I can wear these with thin socks, as the makes me feel like I am walking on wooden planks!
I write all of this to let others know: 1. You need at least half a size larger if you plan to wear anything other than very thin dress socks 2. If you DO wear very thin sweat socks, well, you are in for some serious hurt! 3. For the right price, I would definitely buy these again (half a size larger), but only because I do think they are sexy - but I am very much hoping that the one's I already have will stretch out and I can eventually wear even a thinner type of sweat sock with them without so much discomfort and finally start to enjoy my purchase.
