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post #1 of 6529
1/8/07 at 7:43pm
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(There's bits of Desert Boot info scattered around in various threads, but I decided they need their own thread.) Do these fit true to size? (Is there a Streetwear benchmark shoe - Chucks? Or can someone who does crossover compare to AE PAs?) Can they be had for cheaper than $85?
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post #2 of 6529
1/8/07 at 7:46pm
IME they fit about a half size big. I effing love them though.
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post #3 of 6529
1/8/07 at 7:48pm
If you find any for cheaper than $CDN 85, let me know!

Perhaps The Bay - Clarks can be marked down 25-30%, and there are some days with an additional 10% off. However, most Bays do not carry desert boots, and good luck finding your size!
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post #4 of 6529
1/8/07 at 8:17pm
Half size large and slightly narrow. Chucks are an awful shoe for a benchmark, as they also run a half size large. You can find them cheaper than 85 on eBay, but honestly not by much. You'll save maybe $15, which is not enough of a discount to compensate for dealing with shady eBayers. I'd just use Zappos for these.
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post #5 of 6529
1/8/07 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by Bandwagonesque
If you find any for cheaper than $CDN 85, let me know! Perhaps The Bay - Clarks can be marked down 25-30%, and there are some days with an additional 10% off. However, most Bays do not carry desert boots, and good luck finding your size!
I meant US$85. They will certainly cost more to get up here. So far the clerks I've asked in Canada are amused that I'd want something called "desert boots" for living in a temperate rainforest. I guess I'll put them on the shopping list for the next trip to Seattle - are they are least available at such southern latitudes?
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post #6 of 6529
1/8/07 at 9:51pm
where do you live? Desert boots are pretty common, you just need to find a store that carries clark's "originals" line as opposed to their "fucking ugly" line
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post #7 of 6529
1/8/07 at 10:13pm
I got a pair of brown oily desert boots from a store called gravity pope for 90CND. And I agree with the other members here who say they fit a half size large.
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post #8 of 6529
1/8/07 at 11:26pm
I'm kind fo debating getting a pair, don't know if I can pull it off tho..maybe I should just stick to spending my money on sneakers
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post #9 of 6529
1/8/07 at 11:28pm
So what size would I get? I wear an 8.5 in chucks, 9.5 in Dunks, 10 in Dunk SBs, 9.5 in Vans Slip-Ons...
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post #10 of 6529
1/8/07 at 11:57pm
Anyone have an opinion on desert boots and skinnier jeans, I saw some at apc this weekend of all places and wasn't sure if they were a collaboration but they looked fairly slim profile wise.
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post #11 of 6529
1/9/07 at 12:24am
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Originally Posted by touchthesky
I got a pair of brown oily desert boots from a store called gravity pope for 90CND. And I agree with the other members here who say they fit a half size large.
Ah, I didn't even think to look at Gravity Pope! They do indeed have a large collection of Clarks on their website - for CA$160 regular. Oh well, now I know how to get my size... By half a size large, I assume you guys mean someone who normally wears size 12 shoes should buy 11.5 Clarks.
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post #12 of 6529
1/9/07 at 8:23am
I wear a 13 in chucks and 13 in desert boots. Desert boots are ever so slightly roomier because they have a roomy toebox. For me chucks size = clarks size.
By the way youll love the desert boots, the crepe sole makes them super comfy. I think they are so simple and good looking and work with so many outfits. Now I just have to get a couple pairs on the other colors.
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post #13 of 6529
1/10/07 at 2:46pm
No, you wont find them easily in Seattle. I actually had to wait to go to Las Vegas to find them. But there is a place in Ballard called Market Street Shoes that I noticed had them last weekend. They also carry Alife, which is nice. And the boots dont look good with skinny jeans (at least with JR Calis).
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post #14 of 6529
1/10/07 at 3:45pm
Do they work well with straight leg (514, acne mic, etc) or do I need to go boot cut?
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post #15 of 6529
1/10/07 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by dtmt
Do they work well with straight leg (514, acne mic, etc) or do I need to go boot cut?

Imo they work with slim (slim jims) , straight(lvc 47) and bootcut (ralfs). They seem to be very versatile
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