Clarks Desert Boots - Page 374

Originally Posted by Pirhon 

Now got my uk 9 db's not sure if they are too big or not, they have at least 1 inch empty space at toe. I have tried size uk 8 at local store and they were definitely too small/narrow at toes.
Hahah gonna keep them anyways, let's see how much i wear them...

Originally Posted by tobiasfunke 

Are these a good alternative if I want more traction?

 

http://www.zappos.com/sperry-top-sider-boat-oxford-desert-boot-dark-brown

Originally Posted by Blacula 

Mine were all soft from wear so I could just stuff my shit in there. I personally do not like the laces showing, sometimes I tuck the loops into the sides. I am still using regular Clark's laces though. Tried out some leather ones and they were too bulky and never stayed tied.

 

Forgot to ask this. What is the difference between just a Clark's Original Desert Boot and the Bushacre 2 if there is one? I am just curious.

Originally Posted by GreekTrojan 

 

The only major difference I can find is that the originals use a Crepe sole and the Bushacres are a different type of rubber. Since the Bushacres are cheaper and (some argue) have the better sole, it seems like a good way to go.

 

Originally Posted by Costanza 

Maybe so, I dunno. I saw both in beeswax a few minutes apart last night, and the only difference I saw was the sole. The workmanship and upper seem comparable and these are cheaper by a third.
I have never been a fan of crepe for urban wear...it seems to wear unevenly so that you can end up walking on oddly curved soles after a while, even though it gives decent cusioning that lasts. These have less cusioning for sure... insoles could help with that.
I found Clapham's Leather Beeswax Dressing this morning around the corner from me to keep them from taking on too much water and then drying out and aging prematurely. (My preference.)

Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad 

So got them both in and here are the main differences I noticed.  The obvious is the the Bushacre has the synthetic sole, it also has a nice soft liner fused to the leather, as opposed to the Original which just has the leather.  The thickness of the two (thickness of the leather) is exactly the same, however the leathers do seem to be different. The Original is a bit darker and has more of a "luster"  to it.  The Bushacre leather feels on par as far as quality goes, and in certain lights, looks nearly identical.  The eyelets are also painted on the Bushacre, although they seem to be the same brass eyelet.  All in all the differences are minuscule, save for the sole and appearance of the leather.  Now on to some pics. 

Bushacre in foreground^

Bushacre^

Original^

Bushacre/Original^

Bushacre^

Original^

Bushacre^

Original^

Bushacre^

Original^

Bushacre^

Original^

Bushacre/Original^

Bushacre/Original^

Original^

Bushacre^

 

If anyone has any more questions, let me know.

 

ps- The Bushacres will be for sale, size 11, check for sale threads soon.

 

 

Originally Posted by NormanF 

Does any one like the Clarks Desert Trooper boot?

 

Has a lugged rather than a crepe outsole. Last seen in the 1980s.

 

Available in black, brown and sand suede.

Originally Posted by TyCooN 


so they don't make those anymore?

Originally Posted by tobiasfunke 

I tried some Clarks DBs today in a size 10 and 9.5. The 10 felt comfortable, but the ankle is loose and slips when walking. The 9.5 didn't slip, but felt painfully tight in the front. Should I go with the 10, or are DBs simply not for me?

Originally Posted by tobiasfunke 

I tried some Clarks DBs today in a size 10 and 9.5. The 10 felt comfortable, but the ankle is loose and slips when walking. The 9.5 didn't slip, but felt painfully tight in the front. Should I go with the 10, or are DBs simply not for me?

Originally Posted by throwbookatface 

^ this got me thinking - how do you guys care for your Beeswax Bushacres? The leather seems more porous than the Beeswax DBs, but definitely not suede, and I don't want it to dry out or crack. I'm ok with mink oil and darkening them but if there's some other cleaner (a nubuck cleaner?) I'd rather keep the sandy brown color instead of darkening it.