Clarks Desert Boots

[hamish5178]

Originally Posted by insideman

what does that even mean?

He was talking about the the post concerning cutting off the heel.

 

[Robert]

No, actually, I meant that going with that particular outfit will throw off the balance and stance of the boots. Try it. See if it doesn't.

 

[Stitch77]

Originally Posted by obiter dictum

After resisting for a long while, I've been smitten by the Clarks desert boot bug. Unfortunately due to my geographical location, I can't try them on in a store. Does anyone know how db sizing compares to dr. martens 1461 sizing? For reference: I'm between size 11 and 12 in docs.
Don't know if this will help much, but I recall trying on a pair of Docs that fit well (8 hole boot, nappa leather, I think the model was the 1460?) in size 9UK. For comparison, I'm a size 9UK in Clarks db's as well. I'm also a size 10US in Converse chucks too, if that helps?

 

[hamish5178]

Originally Posted by Robert

No, actually, I meant that going with that particular outfit will throw off the balance and stance of the boots. Try it. See if it doesn't.

I couldn't even stand up, **** was insane.

 

[Robert]

Told ya.

 

[Doctor]

What do people think of these DB's?

They're available in my size (15) at 20% off (~$70). I might get them. They have a real crepe sole as well.

 

[bbaquiran]

^ They look OK. A bit "busy" compared to regular Clarks.

 

[Robert]

Looks like a DB trying to be respectable. Too much lacing, too much detail, too much like a shoe.

 

[ArliHawk`]

Guess I should have sized a 1/2 size down per recommendations. Hopefully Nordstrom has an 8.5 available in its anniversary sale model.

 

[Doctor]

Originally Posted by Robert

Looks like a DB trying to be respectable. Too much lacing, too much detail, too much like a shoe.

Well... I just bought a pair. I'll have to remember to wear them in respectable situations

I can't argue when they're in my size.

 

[Dewey]

^ The size 15 chukka *needs* more lacing than the size 8. They should scale such things

 

[dmass1]

Doctor,

I like those DBs better than the Clark's version. What are they and where can I buy them?

 

[Doctor]

They're Hush Puppies Corona's. I'm getting them from a big and tall shop - http://www.casualmale.com/store/en_U...3&id=cat340195 - they have size 10 upwards (though 10 and 11 only in wide width - 12 and onwards are regular or wide). They are available in other sizes, but mostly out of stock. I checked Shoebuy, Amazon. Maybe try google for other places. And yea... 4 lacing eyelets on a sz 15 ain't gonna keep your shoe on for long

Edit: use code 'ATCR' at casual male for a 20% discount until July 26th.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Doctor

Well... I just bought a pair. I'll have to remember to wear them in respectable situations

I can't argue when they're in my size.

Well, that's cool. I'm not saying they're bad looking or anything like that. They just look dressier (slightly) than what I'm used to in a DB.

 

[DMcG]

Originally Posted by Doctor

And yea... 4 lacing eyelets on a sz 15 ain't gonna keep your shoe on for long

Surprisingly I don't have any issues with slipping and Clarks Desert Boots and I wear a size 14. I do like the look of the those Hush Puppies. I recently had a co-worker ask if my Clarks were Hush Puppies.