Clarks Desert Boots

[Robert]

I went to Target today to check out the knock-off DBs and couldn't resist buying them. They're never going to win fame as a great looking alternative to the original, but they're really not too bad for only 40 bucks. Since my two Clark DBs are the dark brown and the grey suede, I felt I needed something lighter for when I wear light pants (white khakis, white jeans, for example), so these should fit the bill.

They are a bit clunkier, and they have three pairs of eyelets instead of two, and the sole is cheaper. The profile is acceptable, though.

 

[mdeep1]

Hey guys, I got a pretty bad case of bar tar the other night and for some reason I can't get it off of my sand suede DBs. What do you guys use to clean your suede?

 

[btinl]

Clarks stores have the Desert Kahn on sale for $64.99 and the Desert Trek on sale for $79.99

 

[laughter95]

Originally Posted by randomusername

I've had this problem also, and mine seemed like they all around fit well. The solution might be just lacing them up as tight as possible, unlike tennis shoes. This has worked a little better for me.
i've realized that i could possibly go a size smaller, but then that would mean my toes would get packed tighter on the sides. my outermost toes already hurt as it is, so i don't know how i could stand to size down. **** i've realized this is it, i'm done. i can't deal with these heel blisters and all this.. now i have new insight on the crap that women have to put up with. the shoe looked great, but i think i have to go back to sneakers now. anyone know a good alternative to this shoe? i'll pay two or three times as much, i just want a long-lasting, perfect shoe! i need something versatile-- something i can wear with my raw jeans, but is also acceptable with khakis.. and maybe a blazer, but also good if i wore with a t-shirt... does such a perfect shoe exist O___o??

 

[bure]

Please don't go back to sneakers...

You need to buy plain flat Dr. Scholl's type insoles (the ones you cut to your size) and stick them in. They're relatively thin compared to Gel insoles, they will immediately remove heel slip and discomfort etc. and are only ~$2.

You could also try varying the thickness of your socks at the same time to get the right fit.

If that fails, just wear them... this is StyleForum and we make sacrifices

 

[jacquedelaneu]

So before I pull the trigger on some beeswax DBs from villageshoes, if a 10.5 in Jack Purcells is too small, and an 11 feels just right, I should order a 10 in Clarks and they will stretch out to perfection?

 

[sigma]

I got some Clarks DB sand suede for sale in my sig. They were too big for me.

 

[DrFaustus]

Originally Posted by Robert

I went to Target today to check out the knock-off DBs and couldn't resist buying them. They're never going to win fame as a great looking alternative to the original, but they're really not too bad for only 40 bucks. Since my two Clark DBs are the dark brown and the grey suede, I felt I needed something lighter for when I wear light pants (white khakis, white jeans, for example), so these should fit the bill.

They are a bit clunkier, and they have three pairs of eyelets instead of two, and the sole is cheaper. The profile is acceptable, though.

I bought a pair as well. You're exactly right about the chunkiness, but for $40, you really can't beat them.

 

[planetofsound]

Originally Posted by jacquedelaneu

So before I pull the trigger on some beeswax DBs from villageshoes, if a 10.5 in Jack Purcells is too small, and an 11 feels just right, I should order a 10 in Clarks and they will stretch out to perfection?

I'm in the same boat -- 10.5 jacks are too small, 11 feels just right, and you should definitely get a 10 in the Clarks DBs. They won't be too tight. I tried Clarks in 10.5 first and they were HUGE.

 

[shortman506]

just put a layer of mink oil on my DBs. they look great. thinking of putting another layer on

 

[Jekyll]

Originally Posted by bure

If that fails, just wear them... this is StyleForum and we make sacrifices

That's marsupialed. Your feet are important, treat them well.

 

[bure]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

That's marsupialed. Your feet are important, treat them well.

Chill, I put a smiley face at the end of it.

 

[Warren G.]

Heh I promise pics. But I can't find my camera..my iphone won't do any justice.

 

[randomkoreandude]

just got a pair of sand suede and i live in pretty rough weather with lots of snow.

what do you guys do to protect your suede and weatherproof them?

 

[Fallen Angels]

simple suede protectant would be fine. they're just clarks...

i wear my grey suede pair a ton, i kind of like the way it looks when theyre more worn-in and creased.