Clarks Desert Boots

[Stitch77]

Originally Posted by greens11

As soon as I can find a sale I will be purchasing my first pair of desert boots. I'm a size 10 in Purcell's. Would I be a 9.5 for DBs? Also, I'm debating between sand suede and taupe suede to be worn with jeans almost exclusively. Any opinions? Thanks.

I'm a US10 in Purcells, US10 in Chucks (but probably really should be 9.5, just can't find 'em where I am) and a US9.5 in Desert Boots.

I bought the sand suede DB's first and they just don't get a lot of wear right now - if I was starting again I'd probably first go for a color like taupe, but that's just me.

 

[underwearer]

Originally Posted by greens11

As soon as I can find a sale I will be purchasing my first pair of desert boots. I'm a size 10 in Purcell's. Would I be a 9.5 for DBs? Also, I'm debating between sand suede and taupe suede to be worn with jeans almost exclusively. Any opinions? Thanks.

Im a 9.5 in Purcells and an 8 in DBs

General consensus is downsize .5-1 (from your measured foot size)...My purcells fit kind of tight and the DBs are perfect.

 

[underwearer]

Originally Posted by PattyC

New Pretty Green x Clarks desert boots coming in July

They'll be available in three colours 'Champagne' (above), Black and Brown.

nice. I saw a black pair on a GAP mannequin and they looked pretty cool as well, although I like the lighter colors.

 

[Sherlockian]

I wear the same size Chucks as DBs, if that helps at all.

I'm sceptical about the whole Pretty Green thing. I actually quite like some of the clothes the Gallagher brothers have worn over the years, but the extra $$$ you'll pay for the PG vs... versions of Clarks DBs, which already come in a pretty versatile range of colours, just seems like someone is making money for doing nothing. Hardly shocking I know.

 

[chethondo]

I just re-conditioned my desert boots. Here's the before and after. They look pretty damn good if I do say so my damn self.

 

[MortimerHobbs]

I just got a new pair of the beeswax, and was amazed by how much i had to size down. But the SA said something about the fact that they also stretch a little bit? How much space am I looking to gain when these stretch out?

 

[mr. burns]

they'll just stretch in the width a little bit from your foot pushing against the sides.

 

[deveandepot1]

Originally Posted by MortimerHobbs

How much space am I looking to gain when these stretch out?
All leather shoes stretch a little, but not enough to drastically change the fit.

 

[CruzAzul]

Originally Posted by chethondo

I just re-conditioned my desert boots. Here's the before and after. They look pretty damn good if I do say so my damn self.

Nice work. What product(s) did you use?

 

[chethondo]

Originally Posted by Unrefinery

Nice work. What product(s) did you use?

I went to the Clarks store and bought their weatherproofing and conditioning cream. It worked perfect. I had been using their leather and suede protector spray but it didn't really do anything to the color. This looks a lot better.

 

[PattyC]

Originally Posted by PattyC

New Pretty Green x Clarks desert boots coming in July They'll be available in three colours 'Champagne' (above), Black and Brown.
Another pic

 

[underwearer]

whats the deal with these? I found this:

"It's a bit 'spot the difference' to be honest, although you've probably spotted the Pretty Green tag on the side, as well as the colour co-ordinated stitching/sole and a minor tweak to the laces. It might even have a slightly slimmer profile, but that's not clear from the early shots. What we do know is that this is essentially the classic Clarks desert boot with a twist, coming in three colours - 'champagne' (above), black and brown."

I have a made in England pair of Clarks which are slimmer than the newer ones, if these are like that then I would buy a pair. The ones hes wearing have a dark sole which looks cool but the one you posted had the regular crepe sole.

Originally Posted by PattyC

Another pic

 

[twylo]

Hey guys, sorry to jump in with a non-Clarks question, but I just got myself a pair of CP Desert Boots in Grey and was curious what colors I shouldn't wear with them? They are alright with a dark pair of raw denim and just a plain shirt, correct? Mostly just asking what colors I shouldn't wear with them..

 

[melonadejello]

Originally Posted by twylo

Hey guys, sorry to jump in with a non-Clarks question, but I just got myself a pair of CP Desert Boots in Grey and was curious what colors I shouldn't wear with them? They are alright with a dark pair of raw denim and just a plain shirt, correct? Mostly just asking what colors I shouldn't wear with them..

Chartreuse\t
Cerulean\t
Sienna\t
Magenta\t
Periwinkle\t
Fuchsia\t
Vermilion\t
Carmine\t
Cyan\t
Mauve\t
Alazarin Crimson\t
Ultramarine\t
Puce\t
Phthalocyanine Green\t
Dioxazine Purple\t
Hooker's Green\t
Raw Sienna\t
Napthol Crimson\t
Payne's Gray\t
Ivory Black\t
Azure\t
Titanium White\t
Eggshell\t
Oxblood\t
Bay\t
Sap Green\t
Bimini\t
Cadmium Yellow\t
Mars Black\t
Fawn\t
Kiwi\t
Plum Crazy\t
Turquoise!\t
Indigo\t
Burnt Umber\t
periwinkle green\t
Purple Mountian Majsty\t
Burnt Sienna\t
Brick Red

Definitely none of those. Ever.

 

[kookydooky]

Anyone have pics of beat up and worn in black desert boots?