Clarks Desert Boots

[justtemple]

Does anybody know of any UK shops that have the Cola Desert Boots in half sizes? I need a US 9but can't seem to find any sites selling a UK 8.5.

I appreicate any help that anyone may have.

 

[Mexicorn]

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.

Just FYI for the cheapskates out there. Was just in Target yesterday and their knockoff desert boots are on clearance for $20. Good chance to try for those on the fence I guess.

 

[yerfdog]

Originally Posted by Mexicorn

Just FYI for the cheapskates out there. Was just in Target yesterday and their knockoff desert boots are on clearance for $20. Good chance to try for those on the fence I guess.

I wish they had those in a different color than that mid-brown.

 

[a tailor]

dose anyone make an acceptable nockoff in wide widths?

 

[laughter95]

thank you clarks--

i just exchanged my desert boots that i put about 2 weeks of wear into but bought back in january. got half a size smaller and now i'm pretty much happy.

what a relaxed exchange/return policy. great.

 

[Caveat]

Originally Posted by laughter95

thank you clarks--

i just exchanged my desert boots that i put about 2 weeks of wear into but bought back in january. got half a size smaller and now i'm pretty much happy.

what a relaxed exchange/return policy. great.

WTF? You can wear them out and then exchange them? I need to do this.

 

[sazon]

Originally Posted by sjnv

Oi Polloi in the UK

http://www.oipolloi.com/store/Clarks...Cola-2249.html


Thanks sjnv.

The cola beauties have been ordered from Oi Polloi! I just love that color. Can't believe they are not more widely available.

Has anyone from the US ordered from them before ? How long do orders usually take to arrive? Do I have to worry about paying any duties/taxes?

FWIW, I bought a pair of the J Crew MacAlister boots last year and found them to be sub-par with the Clarks, even though JC's are made in Italy. They just don't feel as supportive and seem to be lacking something.

 

[raginberriodoom]

^^^Are the silhouette of the two shoes (Jcrew and Clarks) any different?

 

[Jferg4350]

Who makes similar desert boots but in a large size (14)

 

[sazon]

I find the Clarks to be a little higher on the ankle and a litter more sturdy.

The Clarks also lace up a bit lower then the JC as well, which shows a little nicer under your jeans, IMO.

And for someone with really flat feet, like me, the Clarks seem to offer more support.

 

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by Mexicorn

Just FYI for the cheapskates out there. Was just in Target yesterday and their knockoff desert boots are on clearance for $20. Good chance to try for those on the fence I guess.

Saw those & noted that the sole was not solid all the way through -- it appeared to have diagonal-shaped hollow spaces all over the interior -- meaning gravel would soon poke through the bottom and get lodged up in there.

 

[kit99bar]

I got the hem ones from the Gap/Banana friends and family 30% off sale today. Hope they are nice

Originally Posted by snuff_daddy

new spring clarks 09 @
http://ftggshop.com/

Hemp Desert Boot $100

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[DMcG]

Originally Posted by Jferg4350

Who makes similar desert boots but in a large size (14)

Similar to what? I have Clarks in Sand and Brown suede in size 14.

 

[snuff_daddy]

Originally Posted by kit99bar

I got the hem ones from the Gap/Banana friends and family 30% off sale today. Hope they are nice



i was thinkin about doin the same

but i held off till i see someone wearing em

 

[matso1236]

Have a pair of BR Sahara Desert boots in size 10.5 (black), if anyone is interested, shoot me a PM.