Desert Boots by Clarks

[huntergathereralex]

Hi everyone. Just picked up a pair of 'Desert Boots' by Clarks. I'm using them for all sorts of tramping about, except heavily laden hiking and when the weathers soggy. They are those tan suede color one's with the crepe soles. Gotta tell you they are the most light weight comfortable boots I've worn in ages. Actually my mom outfitted my brother and I with these when we were young lads. We would wear them every day and run around from dawn till dusk in them, and they just never wore out(and you know how tough kids are on their footwear). They are a bit pricey over here nowadays(about $100 Cdn.). I guess that translates into what, about 200 pounds in the U.K? I know you can get some cheaper knock-offs, but the quality is suspect.
On a similar note, have been eyeing some Clarks Wallabee's for casual fun(also pricey).
I understand that Clarks were(or are) originally from England. This so?
So do any of you folks tramp around with them, on, and off the pavement? I'm hoping my new pair hold up like the ones I had as a lad.
Cheers
Alex

 

[northumbrian]

here's a few different types to look at - http://www.clarks.co.uk/c/mens-boots/desert-boots

 

[huntergathereralex]

That's impressive northumbrian. I had no idea there were so many styles. I have the tan colored one called 'Wolf' for 79 pounds. Thanks for the link.
Cheers
alex

 

[Goatboy]

Yeah as kids my brother and I kicked about in desert boots for years, never wore out - always outgrew them and so much nicer than Polyveldt shoes
Showing me age now. Not great in the wet but fantastic in hot weather. Mainly use Blundstones for kicking about these days. Keep me comfy and dry and the sand and grit out.

 

[demographic]

I had some of the amber coloured ones years ago, my squaddie mate used to call em desert wellies.
Really really comfy things that lived on my feet for ages.

 

[The Cumbrian]

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My mate's mam used to make him wear those shoes for school. We ribbed him mercilessly for wearing Cornish pasties on his feet.

 

[R.Lewis]

Yeah I use my Clarks desert boots all the time when the weather warms up. Perfect boots. Light, comfortable, strong and fast drying.

 

[Expat]

My mate's mam used to make him wear those shoes for school. We ribbed him mercilessly for wearing Cornish pasties on his feet.

 

[dave89]

I think Mark Wright sports a pair of them badboys on towie

 

[swotty]

I think Mark Wright sports a pair of them badboys on towie

Ah....glad i've got a pair of Rogues then

 

[demographic]

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My mate's mam used to make him wear those shoes for school. We ribbed him mercilessly for wearing Cornish pasties on his feet.

Those things are not, by any stretch of the imagination, desert boots. <shudder>

 

[Goatboy]

Those things are not, by any stretch of the imagination, desert boots. <shudder>

No they're Polyveldt shoes which you should recognise you old devil. I'd posted them up as that was the choice back then, desert boots or Polyveldts. And I hated the later.

 

[Chris the Cat]

The old Northen Soul boys and girls liked their Polyveldts back in the day!
Been years since I saw a pair! Brilliant!

C.

 

[demographic]

No they're Polyveldt shoes which you should recognise you old devil. I'd posted them up as that was the choice back then, desert boots or Polyveldts. And I hated the later.

My secondary school headteacher used to wear the Cornish pasty shoes, and suit that had the same stain on it for months.

 

[franglais]

I've been wearing Roamers desert boots for years, they cost around £35 from shops such as Modwear, Clarkes shoes were originally from England and it's still a British company, but their shoes have been made in China for several years.