show me your clarks!

[emixam]

how do Clarks fit ? I mean do they fit true to size or a bit bigger....?

[Jackboot]

how do Clarks fit ? I mean do they fit true to size or a bit bigger....?

I bought mine in the same size as Chucks, if that helps.

[rhythmandsound]

how do Clarks fit ? I mean do they fit true to size or a bit bigger....?

the Wallabees they make and sell these days tend to fit huge, maybe a whole size big, it's best to try them on or order from a place that accepts returns if they don't fit right.

[eastcoastrider27]

the Wallabees they make and sell these days tend to fit huge, maybe a whole size big, it's best to try them on or order from a place that accepts returns if they don't fit right.

Agreed. Today's (made in China) fit at least a half size bigger than Padmore & Barnes Wallabees, and about a whole size bigger than regular shoes.

Wallabee sizing has been discussed in other threads (there may even be an entire thread about it).

[JayDC7]

what about the desert boots? according to zappos people say they fit true to size.

[eastcoastrider27]

Yeah, Desert boots fit true to size in my experience.

[Ande]

i had wallabees before and loved them but the suede got dirty as hell and the sole wore out. plus, my ankle would roll if i stepped on an uneven piece of concrete. i thought it was me but my boy had the same problem.

no gum soles for me.

[eastcoastrider27]

Well, they're crepe not gum, but yeah, that happens with the newer Wallabees.

I never roll my ankles in P&B Wallabees, but I did sometimes with the made in China versions. I think it may have to do with the fact that the soles on the new Wallabees are fused to the upper at all points, whereas with P&B Wallabees the sole seperates somewhat from the upper at the edges allowing for more mobility.

[rhythmandsound]

yeah i think the ankle rolling phenomenon is way more associated w/the china ones than the old p&b ones also in part because:

1. the crepe soles are mushier and taller on the china ones

2. you've got the added height of the insole on the china ones

3. the uppers are softer, more pliable (in a bad way) and wider at the heel on the china ones...they just don't support the heel area very well.

[digups]

Here's two of my "other" Irish made Wallabees.

I'll post the whole bunch as soon as the latest pickups have arrived.

First up, Sport.

And Lites..

[rhythmandsound]

those are amazing, nice 1 digups! i love seeing non-standard irish-made Wallabees...seeing the insoles on them is so cool. there are so many odd varieties lurking out there that you hardly ever see, it's crazy. great stuff! anxiously awaiting pics of the collection!

[eastcoastrider27]

Nice, digups!

I think gum soles on Wallabees a la the Wallabee Sport is pretty dope, but I wish the upper was just like regular Wallabees.

I think it's funny to call them "sports." I couldn't picture myself doing anything athletic in a pair of Wallabees.

[rhythmandsound]

it's funny, those wallabee sports look exactly like ipath cats (or the other way around ha)...you could skate in them! how sick would that be?

[eastcoastrider27]

Yeah, even the typeface on the side of the sole looks the same!

[123ok]

i really like the sport ones, like a serious casual sneaker, i think adidas may have done something in a similar silouette(?). Im not sold on those lites soles but whatever, still a rad pair of wallys and yeah, I am seriously anticipating digups SUPERPIC

[digups]

Looks like someone at Ipath studied the Sport model doesn't it.

I think gum soles on Wallabees a la the Wallabee Sport is pretty dope, but I wish the upper was just like regular Wallabees.

To me it's the circular "medallion" that nearly spoils them. Highly unneccessary addition that.

They look fantastic on though, nice and sleek silhouette.

Cheers folks.

[rhythmandsound]

i like the little medallion, just goes along w/the whole cheekyness of the shoe in a way, w/the crazy sole and font and everything, they have a fun, 'sporty' sort of 70's vibe to them

[digups]

Might as well post these rare Clarks since they're gone already. Deadstock made in England from 1955 (!)

Sold them recently because they didn't fit.

[rhythmandsound]

^^^dang, more bangers, and UK9 is my size (unless they're US9?). how much did you sell them for?

[digups]

They were marked 9C, and that might as well have been a women's US 9 because they were silly tight (I wear a UK 8).

Sold them to a lucky Japanese buyer for a meagre $57.58 + shipping. Got them for less myself though.

[digups]

OK last rarity... purple Dessies made in England.

This is is technically a "before" pic, next time you see these they'll be a redder shade of purple, I customised them with tinted suede renovators.

The rest of my Clarks are regular old models and colours, promise.

[eastcoastrider27]

Wait. Those were actually purple from the factory and not dyed purple?!

That's absurd! Dope!

[Sayword]

this is definitly one of the best threads on this site. props digups. Agree with you on the medallion spoiling them a little. also thanks R&S for the quick d.i.y

[digups]

Yep, overdyed factory purple.

Not in a shade I could wear though, so I shifted the colour. They're less electric now, more of a burgundy purple.

*Edit*

Forgot I had these pics.

Gear:

Before and after:

(Did the right shoe as well after taking this pic).

[JayDC7]

wow, those are amazing...

[123ok]

i remember you put these up in the custom section at ct, so rad...

[KFC ONE]

Dear God!

Those are stunning...absolutely amazing.

[Jackboot]

anyone seen this before? Don't think I've seen them mentioned in this thread:

HORSEHAIR? WTF :confused:

link 2 cop:

http://www.atmos-tokyo.com/recommend/08/28/index.html

[concealed]

How long ago were the Desert Boots production shifted from England?

I just bought a pair on Ebay, and when they arrived today, to my delight, they say "Made in England"

had never seen the sport model before digups! not a huge fan of the medallion, but the sole is seriously awesome.

thanks for the pictures

[Wesley Pipes]

Damn well this thread inspired me to get some dessert boots. Those purple ones that digups posted are too clean but I think I am gonna settle for the brown suede.

edit: just saw the burgandy blew my mind