Clarks Desert Boots

[Rompson]

Originally Posted by chiggah

not sure if this is normal, but this scuff probably happen during the leather process... should i return for another ?


No don't do it. that looks like nothing and they'll get scuffed up anyway if you wear them.

 

[chiggah]

yeah was brand new - i noticed the huge scuff as i was putting them up and lacing up, hence the crease

i just emailed needsupply.com to see what they can do for me anyways.

not that i really mind, coz i know it will get scuffed up eventually

 

[allaboutshoes]

Originally Posted by 13k

With a clean look I prefer a darker brown, with a lighter brown (oakwood) being the lightest. I find the sand harder to fit into my wardrobe when they are that light in color brand new.

chiggah are those brand new? They're creased up a bit (looks like from walking) despite the scuff. None of mine had any scuffs like that new out of the box.

I plan to wear them with all my khakis (black, navy and beige) not jeans. I cant seem to get away with jeans where i work

 

[allaboutshoes]

And for the Fall, im planning to buy Brown suedes

 

[mikeeeey]

Originally Posted by chiggah

not sure if this is normal, but this scuff probably happen during the leather process... should i return for another ?
I will keep those if i were you.

such scuffs or scars are normal in leather and to me, it adds to the characteristic and beauty of natural leather, making it one of a kind. as long as it wont do damage to the leather, such cosmetic defects are absolutely fine

 

[Khayembii Communique]

What does everyone do to care for these? Some have mentioned sno seal, is that really necessary? Anything else?

 

[Jerome]

I still don't like their aesthetic- they're much too chunky. Yesterday- after having tried some on again- I bought some look-alikes that are cut more elegantly and snugly. (as if I'd wear them in the desert anyway!)

Khayembii: I would care for them with a brush and at times with some colourless spray for leather wares (spray it on and then wipe it down a bit with a clean rag).

 

[jittery zeitgeist]

I want to cop some db and I noticed that he beeswax model is pretty hyped. would somebody please explain what's the difference / big thing with beeswax leather instead of "normal" leather? I actually wanted to go for the leather ones ( http://www.joyas.de/clarks-originals...bschuh-10.html ) but now I'm curious to find out about the beeswax model. Are those the beeswax model? they look more greenish than brown though. http://www.planet-sports.de/product1...mpaign=froogle are they the same like them: http://www.allikestore.com/german/cl...rown-waxy.html

 

[ConcernedParent]

Originally Posted by Khayembii Communique

What does everyone do to care for these? Some have mentioned sno seal, is that really necessary? Anything else?

Not much, I use rain-proofing spray when it gets wet. Bottom line, they are cheap, made in Vietnam shoes that will look beat up if you wear them, period.

 

[mikeeeey]

Originally Posted by Khayembii Communique

What does everyone do to care for these? Some have mentioned sno seal, is that really necessary? Anything else?
Obenauf's Oil and LP. thats the only stuff I will put on my leather

 

[capa]

black suede or leather desert boots? I'm not really sure how the leather would age.

 

[lilmann40]

Originally Posted by 13k

With a clean look I prefer a darker brown, with a lighter brown (oakwood) being the lightest. I find the sand harder to fit into my wardrobe when they are that light in color brand new.

chiggah are those brand new? They're creased up a bit (looks like from walking) despite the scuff. None of mine had any scuffs like that new out of the box.

I agree with the assessment on the dark brown looking cleaner. I find it easier to dress up with these over the beeswax.

 

[tomorrowstars]

@Jittery: The second two are the beeswax, just photographed differently. Can we get a 'Put Obenauf's LP on them' added to the thread title?

 

[TyCooN]

Originally Posted by capa

black suede or leather desert boots? I'm not really sure how the leather would age.

Don't do it. Black is a terrible color for DBs

 

[7_rocket]

Black is fine. I seen tons of Black clarks. My uncle had one way way back, black is my next color since I have the beeswax