Clarks Desert Boots

snuff_daddy · Jun 30, 2010

^ya, i just ordered a pair

nonissue · Jun 30, 2010

Originally Posted by grundletaint

these matte black ones are pretty cool

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/201...y-ronnie-fieg/

wish they had a regular leather sole and not just crepe. still pretty nice though.

hamish5178 · Jun 30, 2010

Just an idea: for the suede water-spots, could you just dip the whole shoe in water, then brush them once they've dried (stuffed with paper of course)?

I know that's what I used to do when I spilled water on prints I was developing, just dip the whole thing in water and you can't tell.

snuff_daddy · Jun 30, 2010

heres a 40% coupon that expires at midnight tonight 6/30

for banana republic...it works on clarks and all new arrivals

one time use only:
BG48PHQ6FGMT

gettoasty · Jun 30, 2010

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE MATTE BLACK DB! Been looking for so long thanks!

The matte black is also suede though right? (correction they are nubuck) Damn I used the code above for BR (thanks!) and get the all black suede for about 70 compared to 90, huge discrepancy between quality? Which pair best with some black denim/versatility ?

mhpragematter · Jul 1, 2010

(possibly a search-fail....)

In trying to find comparisons between the J.Crew MacAllister and Clarks DB the only thing I saw was people either bashing the price, or a few comments about the sole being thinner. Pricing aside (SA discount ftw), how does the shoe rate purely on quality?

The store I work at doesnt sell men's shoes, and I'm sure I'll be able to try them on at some point, but basically...is it worth trekking down the MacAllister?

as_ · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by mhpragematter

(possibly a search-fail....)

In trying to find comparisons between the J.Crew MacAllister and Clarks DB the only thing I saw was people either bashing the price, or a few comments about the sole being thinner. Pricing aside (SA discount ftw), how does the shoe rate purely on quality?

The store I work at doesnt sell men's shoes, and I'm sure I'll be able to try them on at some point, but basically...is it worth trekking down the MacAllister?
I purchased a pair of the J. Crew MacAllister Boots in an anchor grey color, but ended up returning them. It's not bad quality-wise; I particularly enjoyed the plush soles of the shoes. But for $135 + tax, you should be able to do better. It doesn't help either that my girlfriend told me they were the ugliest **** ever.

I ended up swapping them out for a pair of these:

http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?s...if&tmp=prdDtIm

I'm enjoying them a lot more.

Johdus Fanfoozal · Jul 2, 2010

Anybody ever use a shoe stretcher on a pair of DBs to get a little more room?

mhpragematter · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by as_

I purchased a pair of the J. Crew MacAllister Boots in an anchor grey color, but ended up returning them. It's not bad quality-wise; I particularly enjoyed the plush soles of the shoes. But for $135 + tax, you should be able to do better. It doesn't help either that my girlfriend told me they were the ugliest **** ever.

I ended up swapping them out for a pair of these:

http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?s...if&tmp=prdDtIm

I'm enjoying them a lot more.

So you liked em, barring the price.... and your girlfriend hated them. Interesting haha. We get a really good deal on the MacAllisters making them around $65 so the price part is somewhat negated. Thanks for the input, I guess I'll just need to find them and try em on

- Also, Ive really wanted those Sperrys since before I started working here. They made them look pretty sick in all the photoshoots. Just tryin to finally get a pair of b00ts for now though...these will definitely get picked up at some point

streetminimal · Jul 2, 2010

Has anyone ordered a pair of DBs off Pediwear? What's the service like?

videocrew · Jul 2, 2010

Originally Posted by max_r

i'd also be interested in this

i'm sure they can be resoled, i found this picture a while back of what appears to be clarks DB resoled with a leather sole

I wish there was an option for leather soles, I like how casual suede desert boots look, i just can't get past that crepe sole, i think its ugly.

Got this response from the guys at Resole America regarding a crepe->leather conversion:

Yes, we can...price depends on what shape the "midsole" is in-- it's the thin piece that is stitched to the upper, to which the crepe components are glued. If that's in good shape, conversion is $65; if the midsole is in need of replacement, that's all hand stitching, and the new midsole is $25.... on some of the conversions we've done, we've found that leaving the top thin layer of crepe (right below the midsole) provides some nice cushioning... thanks for the inquiry....

John Bradley
Resole America

So if you want it done, resole.com is the way to go. Sounds like they know what they're doing.

snuff_daddy · Jul 2, 2010

thnx for the info

TeeKay · Jul 2, 2010

So would you guys wear these with khaki's or just stick with denim?

videocrew · Jul 2, 2010

They look great with khakis, especially the beeswax ones. I have a pair of medium blue J. Crew pants I wear them with all the time, and they work with Reds for a casual look when you get tired of boat shoes.

lordofthefart · Jul 9, 2010

Random question about these boots for those who own them.. how comfortable are they? they look like they'd dig in to your leg when you walk.

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