Clarks Desert Boots

gastarbeider · Mar 31, 2011

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

Interesting info for anyone wondering about the Beeswax DB sizing.

The beeswax DB's are US sized a full size larger than the UK sizing, whereas the regular DB's are sized only a half size larger than the UK counterpart. You can see this inside the shoe, where both UK and US sizes are listed.

***Disclaimer*** I could be mistaken and it could be a size smaller than UK as I don't remember. Either case, its a full size difference for the Beeswax, and a half size for the suedes.

not with mine.

you must have picked up a pair with a golden ticket.

allaboutshoes · Apr 1, 2011

DBs... well you can pickup the Clarks originals for $95-$100 on zappos, OR you can pick up the Johnston and Murphy Runnell boots, which are FAR superior. They have a sheepskin lining and genuine plantation crepe rubber sole which make it flexible and easier to walk. They retail for only $35 more but they have them on sale here for $104 in lots of sizes.

Size question: I was wondering what DBs can be worn with other then jeans (khakis or even dress slacks) in a light beige or sand color. Pix would be great. Thanks! Great thread btw

gettoasty · Apr 1, 2011

Clarks black leather

Pieceofsand · Apr 1, 2011

Originally Posted by gettoasty

Clarks black leather

They were out of those for a long time. Are they back now?

Master-Classter · Apr 1, 2011

I'm about to pull the trigger on those wine bushacres... I also want to get a pair of the beezwax ones but am deciding between the crepe or bushacre soles... What do you guys prefer? I'm worried the crepes will wear down quickly and be slipery in any wet weather, but on the upside might be softer and give more height... Are the bushacres really stiff or hard on the feet? Thanks.

leeFX · Apr 1, 2011

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

I'm about to pull the trigger on those wine bushacres... I also want to get a pair of the beezwax ones but am deciding between the crepe or bushacre soles... What do you guys prefer?

I'm worried the crepes will wear down quickly and be slipery in any wet weather, but on the upside might be softer and give more height... Are the bushacres really stiff or hard on the feet?

Thanks.

I have the Bushacre's... they're nice. I heard crepe is more comfy though.

phxlawstudent · Apr 1, 2011

I have both crepe, J&M crepe, and Bushacre. While the crepe is more squishy, I personally feel the harder sole is better for longer distances.

As for J&M crepe v. Clarks crepe. No difference in practical walking, both kind of suck. The J&M hurt my feet more though. J&M may be sheepskin lined, but that sheepskin keeps the heat in; not very desert friendly. Plus J&M doesn't come in a huge range of sizes. Small feet need not apply, wide feet do not apply.

allaboutshoes · Apr 1, 2011

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

J&M may be sheepskin lined, but that sheepskin keeps the heat in; not very desert friendly. Plus J&M doesn't come in a huge range of sizes. Small feet need not apply, wide feet do not apply.

THEY MAY BE CALLED desert boots but i dont think too many people live in deserts, unless you live in Arizona like my man phxlawstudent

Froosh · Apr 1, 2011

When you guys sized your desert boots, did you go with tight (widthwise) or size up for a roomy fit?

phxlawstudent · Apr 2, 2011

Originally Posted by allaboutshoes

THEY MAY BE CALLED desert boots but i dont think too many people live in deserts, unless you live in Arizona like my man phxlawstudent

Fair enough.

As an aside, it was 100 degrees today.

I guess to be fair to J&M, its called a suede chukka, not a desert boot, per se.

Originally Posted by Froosh

When you guys sized your desert boots, did you go with tight (widthwise) or size up for a roomy fit?
I sized down .5 from my running sneakers. I have wide feet.

TyCooN · Apr 2, 2011

Originally Posted by Froosh

When you guys sized your desert boots, did you go with tight (widthwise) or size up for a roomy fit?

I have normal width feet and actually order them half a size smaller than my regular shoe size.

Derek92 · Apr 2, 2011

How to Clarks compare to something like Quoddy chukkas in terms of quality, comfort, cost, and versatility? Are they worth the money or am I better off spending the extra hundred to get something like these http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/in...oddy/30843.jsp (200ish after 20% off)

dmash · Apr 2, 2011

Quoddy ***** bricks on Clarks....anybody who says otherwise is riding Clarks' dick.

jelly · Apr 2, 2011

clarks black leather is nice.

czs · Apr 2, 2011

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has experience with these as a cheaper alternative http://www.cjrfootwear.com/product_i...roducts_id=498 On another note, if anyone wants to sell their Clark's DB in dark brown, drop me a line. Only thing is I live in Singapore. My shoe size is US 10, so I would assume I would need 9.5 for DB's ?

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