Clarks Desert Boots

[Samir]

Hate the stock laces on the Beeswax. Anyone have any recommendations for nicer replacements?

 

[scoobydrew]

Hate the stock laces on the Beeswax. Anyone have any recommendations for nicer replacements?

http://www.emocs.com/detail_rhlaces18.php?itemID=21275

Leather laces. The length might be overkill, but you can just cut to your desired length.

 

[gastarbeider]



i would want to get beeswax desert mali but only 8.5us available at the moment. I've tried on desert boot in size 8.5us, the length is fine but the width seems kinda snug. Just would want to know whether do beeswax stretch? I'm pretty stuck here whether should i get it. btw, I'm size 9 for chuck taylor all star.

no need to put your clark's in the freezer.

wear some thin socks, and walk in them.

after a few days, they won't be snug anymore.

 

[pseudonym]

This is a joke, right? Clarks in the freezer?

How about wearing no/thin socks to stretch them out? Or maybe just keep wearing them in general? Or sizing up?

Damn. Clarks DBs, that serious life.

 

[marfarn]

whats the best tip for waterproofing desert boots?
my pair are in beeswax leather and I'm sick of getting prune toes every time it rains! hahahah
cheers

 

[aperson]

The standard kiwi silicone stuff works pretty well. They'll still get damp if you really soak them, but they'll repel rain just fine.

 

[bellyhungry]

NVM...

 

[jmaudi0]

whats the best tip for waterproofing desert boots?
my pair are in beeswax leather and I'm sick of getting prune toes every time it rains! hahahah
cheers

i used Cadillac shoe Shield - http://www.cadillacshoe.com/Water Repellents/Shield.html - on my suede desert boots. got a few drops of water on them so far with no issues...hopefully this will do the trick.

how often do you guys reapply?

 

[Fontane]

Just came across the Clarks Desert Boots and want a pair badly.

Thing is, I'm leaving for Europe next week and will be traveling around Germany for about six weeks until beginning of December. I don't expect to hit much snow, if at all, but it will be the cloudy/rainy season there.

Is it a bad idea to sport the Clark DBs in Europe during this time of year? I'm looking for some kind of non-tennis shoe that is versatile enough to use for sightseeing, but also for nights out when I want to look good with a pair of designer jeans.

Welcome any recommendations. Thanks guys.

 

[Fontane]

double-post

 

[otc]

I would happily wear my DBs across europe.

They felt funny for like the first day or two but have been super comfy for the rest of their lives up until now (I think the sole has worn so thin that there isn't much shock absorbtion anymore).

 

[styleep]



whats the best tip for waterproofing desert boots?
my pair are in beeswax leather and I'm sick of getting prune toes every time it rains! hahahah
cheers

Get the Sno-Seal. Great stuff and I use it on all my leather products.

 

[gastarbeider]



Is it a bad idea to sport the Clark DBs in Europe during this time of year? 

no.

 

[iAmSofaKing]

I know they arent DB but how would you recommend sizing on Clarks Wallabees boots?

i sized down .5 on my Clarks Jinks ..

 

[TyCooN]

so I visited the Clarks near my house today and saw that they now sell desert boots with a new sole, think the bottom of lugz