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Clarks Desert Boot SKU #7432280(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 124 customer reviews)
$80.10
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Product Information:
  • An international classic, inspired by the crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in World War II.
  • Soft, supple suede and full-grain leather uppers.
  • Genuine plantation crepe outsole deliver all-day comfort.
  • Nature-formed last allows for a natural toe spread.
  • Leather covered EVA footbed to keep feet comfortable and dry.
  • Suede lined counter promotes heel stability.
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 81%
  • (4 Stars) 11%
  • (3 Stars) 4%
  • (2 Stars) 0%
  • (1 Stars) 1%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 74% "Felt true to size"
  • 82% "Felt true to width"
  • 87% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 124 Reviews Total

Posted: May 25, 2009
Reviewer: from Saskatchewan
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Customer service was above and beyond anything I had ever encountered. Simply amazing. I ordered a half size down but they were too roomy. A call later, I had another pair coming. I had to size down one inch to get a pair that fit perfectly. I would suggest sizing down an inch to most people, unless you want to wear them with layers of socks like a crazy person. Honestly though, it is like each step is in a dream. It feels soft, comfortable, inviting. They look classy yet awesome. You can even sneak around in these stylish boots. Truly amazing, and I will surely order through Zappos again.
Posted: May 7, 2009
Reviewer: from Seattle, Wa.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Thanks - Great to see the Clarks Desert Boot is still available, basically unchanged, in a variety of colors. Don't mind the lack of arch support --- leaves room for me to add my own inner sole. Always great service and selection, thanks Zappos!
Posted: Dec 8, 2008
Reviewer: from Seattle, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Hot Boots - There isn't a boot that looks better than these for the price. The first day I wore them, 17 people complimented me. They would look down at their Chucks and then back at my Desert Boots and they'd get a crazy look in their eyes like, "Why don't I own those boots..." Here's some real talk about comfort: Wear tall socks. The back of these shoes are at just the right height to really chafe the old ankles. I wore these with short socks and I got really chafed. I hate getting chafed, but I love these shoes, so to prevent chafing, I bought chafe proof socks. Chafe. Other than that, they're a surprisingly comfortable piece of boot. The soles broke in quickly to the shape of my foot, the leather is soft, and wearing these with a nice pair of merino wool socks gives you just the right amount of comfort, warmth and weatherproofing. I rode out Hurricane Andrew in these boots, and I've lived to tell about it.
Posted: Nov 29, 2008
Reviewer: Jet 2 from San Francisco, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A design classic! A great combination of form and function. I have been wearing Clark's since I was 4 years old - parents had taste thank God. Continued wearing them through high school, college, and today. The break-in is short and you'll want to size down at least a half size from your usual fit. The addition of a good insole is also key as the arch support isn't the best without some modification. These boots can take abuse, I still regularly ride an old Vespa whilst wearing CDB's [I guess once a mod - always a mod] and they hold up just fine. I would suggest treating them with a water repellent right out of the gate, and keeping a suede brush handy to keep them sharp. A GREAT boot over all.
Posted: Apr 28, 2007
Reviewer: from Dallas, TX
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos-Just the best. I am an avid internet shopper...But when it comes to speed and great service, I am sure very few out there can come closer to Zappos...Shoes landed at my place within 48 hours of my order time...This is coupled with their great return policy! Shoes look great. Received lots of compliments.
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Additional Brand Information

Clarks is recognized by serious shoe lovers around the world for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. The broad variety of Clarks shoe styles includes the best in comfort footwear and sandals, as well as styles ranging from casuals to sophisticated career footwear.

Built to deliver great quality and value, every pair of Clarks brand footwear has technology built right in. From the elegant craftsmanship of the Artisan Collection to the supreme comfort of Unstructured and quirky originality of Clarks Originals, they never compromise on style in our quest to deliver superior quality and value.

The Clarks Companies N.A., makers of Clarks shoes, Bostonian shoes, Privo shoes, Indigo shoes and Originals is a pioneer in the concept of comfort footwear. One part tradition. One part innovation. Clarks has a 180+ year heritage of designing and manufacturing uniquely styled, top quality, comfortable footwear.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2007
Reviewer: from Central Pennsylvania
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Clarks Desert Boot - I wore these boots along with Weejuns throughout college and they were my only shoe for 2 years in the Peace Corps. Just as I remembered and a great true to size fit. Great service! Arrived 30 hours after I placed my order. You will be my shoe store from now on!
Posted: Oct 6, 2006
Reviewer: Bob from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Clarks Desert Boot in Oily Leather - About Time! I love the classic Clarks Desert Boot, but was disappointed that they discontinued it in beeswax leather. But now it's out in 'oily leather', and is just as good. Butter soft uppers, and so comfortable. And best of all, Clarks had the good sense not to mess with a good thing! A Clarks desert boot bought now probably looks the same as one bought 20 years ago. Good job Clarks!
Posted: Jul 21, 2005
Reviewer: from Philadelphia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A Mod Classic - Timeless style and quality from Clarks - the original desert boot. Dating back to boots used by British Army officers in North Africa in WWII, the desert boot was a mandatory shoe with stylish young mods in Britain in the early sixties. These are really well made, high quality suede. Simple design that just looks good...
Posted: Jun 16, 2005
Reviewer: from DFW, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Clark's Desert Boot - Groovy. Very retro. -- Very cool.
Posted: Jun 12, 2005
Reviewer: from Miami, FL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
ascorbe - Comfortable all around shoe. I used them when I was a teenager, and still love them.
Posted: May 31, 2005
Reviewer: Sid W from Altus, Oklahoma
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Clarks desert boot - No arch support. The leather spots easily and needs to be waterproofed. The crepe sole turns black with wear.
Posted: May 28, 2005
Reviewer: C G from Palo Cedro CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Desert boots an old friend - I started wearing Clarks Desert Boots when I was 7 years old I wore them through Grammar school and then I forgot about them for about 40 years I saw them someplace and rembered how much I used to like like them so I went online to see if they were still made, sure enough I got a pair an they are still just like I remembered them all around great.
Posted: May 26, 2005
Reviewer: from L.A.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Modtastic! A classic shoe in a world full of questionable footwear. You can not get anymore classic. In one word...classic. A classical classy classic with an emphasis on classicosity. P.S. People with wide feet should get ready for a break-in period. Classic.
Posted: May 25, 2005
Reviewer: Forest from Edgemont, SD
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Clarks's Desert Boot - Very roomy in the heel, and the lace-up seems very weak & flimsy compared with other "boots" I'm used to, but it may well prove to be perfectly adequate. However, the most important qualities to me are that they're well-made, very soft and cool for walking, and they look great. I'm pleased overall.
Posted: May 6, 2005
Reviewer: from Southern California
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
No quite as I remebered... My recollection from many years ago was that this was the most comfortable shoe in my wardrobe. When I found it again at Zappos I was thrilled to experience this shoe again. I would say that it looks as good as ever. I like the suede and classic crepe sole, but the shoe is wanting in the comfort department, especially as I compare it to my new Born's purchased at the same time. It seems the heel cup rides low and feels like the shoe is coming off when I walk.
Posted: May 6, 2005
Reviewer: from New York City
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great boots - These boots were exactly what I was looking for and the man who is wearing them enjoys them.
Posted: May 3, 2005
Reviewer: Bake from Cedar City, Utah
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The greatest - These make me feel like a kid again. I've had them 29 days and worn them 28. Get 'em a half to full size smaller than your normal size.
Posted: Apr 27, 2005
Reviewer: Jimmy from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Desert Boots - I have owned a pair of desert boots since the 1950’s. I consider them a wardrobe essential. With jeans, khakis or casual slacks I think they look great. I find them comfortable, easy to care for and a great look. For maintenance they require very little, just wear them until dirty (it adds character) and when they develop too much character, wash them with dish soap and a natural brush. And, when the end comes, say goodbye and buy another pair because they are cheaper than sneakers these days. As an aside, they were designed for the British Troops fighting Rommel in the desert during WWII, how cool is that!
Posted: Apr 27, 2005
Reviewer: The G from
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Brothel Creepers... ...is what I think the British soldiers call these because they are very quiet shoes; particularly in sand. I have worn Clark's desert boots in Algeria, Morocco, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia amongst other places and finally decided to get a dark brown pair. A friend of mine wears these on safari in Africa because they are so quiet he can creep up on the animals and take their picture or shoot them. Very easy to get on and off in the middle of the night when the bad guys are coming over the wall. Not a traditional hiking or combat boot so not good for load bearing but on an average day in the desert they are great. They don't overheat your feet and they are easily removed to pour out the sand. Great shoes that go with many occasions. Spray them with stain repellent first though.
Posted: Apr 18, 2005
Reviewer: Johnny D from TEXAS
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Comfortable - The shoe is very comfortable. I own a lot of shoes and I have been wearing these quite a bit.
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