Customer Reviews Clarks Desert Boot

Clark's Desert Boot - A classic staple for any man's wardrobe. I ordered these via phone at 8:00pm on a Monday night and the box was in my office at 10:00am the NEXT MORNING(!). Insane customer service - the best. I highly recommend these shoes - incredibly comfortable and they pair well with jeans and/or khakis. Timeless style.

GARY - I wore these shoes in high school, now I even found a lady who pegs pants. Back to the future I guess. I could not believe how fast these shoes arrived, the next day. THANKS.

Clarks Desert Boot - I wore these as a little kid in the early 70's and they were about the only thing my father wore for casual wear. When I found out that I could get them, I guess I wanted to be like my father. I don't think I quite carry his presence in them yet, but my mom was sure suprised to see them again. One complain, the laces come lose fairly regularly and they don't provide a very tight fit.

A Classic Rediscovered - I love to wear shoes that I've been wearing for most of my life. That's why I still wear Converse Chuck Taylor High-Tops (in white, natch) even though there are new high-tech athletic shoes on the market. I feel the same about Clark's Desert Boots---they are comfortable, feel great (after a little breaking in) and are retro-cool. I didn't know that they were even still around---and then I found 'em on this website---and I'm a happy guy. Kudos to all concerned.

Cream of the crop - The Clarke desert boot is one of the finest products I`v ever worn. I`m 69 years old and I`m on my second pair and ready to purchase a third. I have believed from a small boy on, that whatever you put on your feet had better be the very best money can buy, simply because you`re on your feet all day every day, and you cant afford to have foot problems. The Clarke desert boot is not only functional and good looking, they`re like slipping into an old pair of bedroom slippers but yet have the foot support of Brogans.

Finally - Been looking for these for a long time...finally decided to purchase online- great, durable shoe, good for work or after...

A Timeless Classic - I was first introduced to this classic "desert boot" back in the early '70s. I really fell in love with them for their comfort and for their "basic-ness". They weren't flashy or extravegant, but they had an "earthiness" about them that struck a chord with me. But they were hard to find and I went for years without seeing them. Thanks to the internet I was reintroduced to the Desert Boot in the '90s and have not been without them ever since. And I will continue to wear them in the future. I just hope Clark's understands that there are "hard-core" desert boot enthusiasts out here and that they never, ever decide to quit making them.

I've been wearing these boots since the 1950's. Need I say more.

Desert Boots - Back to the 60's - My older sisters got me a pair in the mid-sixties, a year before they had worked their way in coolness down to the kids my age, so I got teased about my shoes for a year, until all the other kids were wearing them too. It's fun to go retro, and back to childhood roots by buying and wearing these. They work well with jeans. Just noticed last night that I stepped in gum though.

Wearing for over 50 years - I got my frist pair in 1949 haven't been able to buy since the 80's. Ive had all colers also in tan and grey leathers.I am so glad I can now buy again. In 1949 they were I think $3.95 a pair!! Now there a arm and leg!!! Still love them!!!

Solid shoe - Very comfortable shoe. Only problem with it is that I think the soles are too flimsy. It's a gum sole and seems like it'll wear out in two months. I've only been wearing them for 2 weeks.--so far so good. They provide no traction whatsoever if the ground is wet. I live in LA so it's no problem for me; I wonder how people in seattle have dealt with this shoe... I tried this shoe on in the store before so I already knew what I was getting. I suggest everyone do that if possible.

Great shoe but need to bring back wide widths - I've purchased new pairs of desert boots every year since 1976 usually through L.L. Bean but now they are very hard to find. I love this boot. Back in the 90's they were making them in China and I have to admit they were made better in China, they had a slightly thicker sole and they had a liner on the inside and most important they made them in "WIDE" widths. Around 1999 Clarks quit making the wide widths, I found a store in Canada that still hade some wide widths and bought them all. Now I need new desert boots but can't find any wides. If anyone reading this knows someplace that sells them with wide widths please e-mail me, I'm in desperate need, these are the only shoes I'll wear. I've tried buying the current medium widths but the toe area is just to narrow. I don't know what it is with Clarks nowaday's they were always the one place you could get wide size shoes. Also I've noticed that the current sole on the desert boots is thinner - not a good thing! I believe the Desert Boots that were made in China during the 90's were the best. I wish Clarks would bring back that line of the original desert Boots.

Clarks Desert Boot - This is my first pair of crepe-soled Clarks and so far they're great. I really like how these boots conform to your foot. The leather is soft, but still feel rugged. It seems that these along with Wallabees are all wider than marked, but that allows for more toe room.

Back to the future! I wore Clark's Desert Boots (or knock-offs) as a kid over 30 years ago. I really liked this classic design then and after a long hiatus, I like it now. They are about as comfortable as you can get (I teach and am on my feet a lot). Last year, I bought 2 brown pairs and have just ordered a black pair. A tip for the wide-footed: I usually wear a wide width (2E) but found the Medium (M) in these boots very forgiving. The shoes soon and easily conformed to my feet. They were never too tight. The size was on the mark.

Fantastic! Wow! The shoes look even better than the on-line photo. I was looking for nice pair of comfortable, classic shoes. The Desert boots fit the part. Look great, feel great. I've got the brown and may now have to get the black. Absolutely outstanding service from Zappos. I requested standard shipping but Zappos sent my pair of Desert boots 2nd Day air, all for no shipping charge. I'm one happy Desert Rat!

Same as British Officers at Central Command, Tampa Fl. First wore these at Madrid, High school in Spain, in the 60's. Went through at least 5 pair before moving on to Weejuns. Asked a British officer where he got his. Couldn't go to England so started searching the web. Zappos is one of the few places I found them. Almost like going back to my youth in Spain. Great feel, great fit, great look. Got the tan, will get the brown next. Can't wait to run in to the Brits in the PX here to show them my Desert Boots. Fit better than my GI issue desert boots.

My feet feel very comfortable in this pair of boots. Not too loose, not too tight. They are light so you can walk a long distance with them on your foot. They look great with your casual khakis and white jeans. I highly recommend Clarks's Desert Boot to those who enjoy the casual way of dressing on weekends.

Love my Clarks desert boots! These are very versatile shoes, they go with jeans and a polo shirt, as well as a suit. Very stylish they will always be a part of my wardrobe.

An Oasis of a Desert Boot - Comfortable right out of the box and within a few hours the shoe vanished and I was walking on air. One great boot!

Buying Back My Teenage Years - These are the shoes I wore in high school. They are exactly the same as they were in 1968. They are just as comfortable, just as sturdy, and look just the same as they did over 30 years ago. I expect they'll last as long as my last pair. Thanks Zappos for making them available!

2nd pair was just like the first - exactly what I wanted. These boots require some break in time, but soon become very soft and comfortable. I had to get the new pair because the soles wore out. They were about 18 months old and had been worn a lot and the uppers were in excellent shape. I like the shoes and will buy another pair when these die.

What a Shoe! I began wearing Clark's Desert Boots in the late 50's. I have almost always had at least one pair. I have worn them in the jungle and even in the Desert. In fact, I wore out at least 6 pairs in the Desert in the Middle East. I love these shoes.

What a great shoe. I remember wearing these back in high school and haven’t seen them since. They are all I remember and more. Cool, comfortable, lightweight and they look great with jeans or khakis. On my first order, I was a half size too big. I returned them and got them back at no extra charge and the price was very fair. I’m very satisfied.

I haven't had a pair of these since the seventies and they are just like I remember them -. Comfortable, little or no break-in time with that down to earth look that only gets better the more you wear them. Thanks Zappos for the great customer service (2 day delivery was outstanding). I will be making future purchases from my new best friends in "shoe" business, Zappos.com. Oh, one more thing about Clark's of England shoes. Order them one half size smaller than you normally would wear.