Customer Reviews Clarks deleted

They run narrow - I was very happy with the selection and service at Zappos. I wouldn't buy shoes over the web anywhere else. Although these shoes look cool (to some) they don't have much support or cushioning. In addition, they run narrow. I have a narrow foot and ordered a medium. They feel even too narrow for me.

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.

Watch your size!! Love desert boots and bless you zappos for having them available. If you've not owned these guys before watch your size. I wear US 11 1/2 - 12 but wear a 10 1/2 desert boot. They stretch out with wear so a bit tight to start but then they ease in just right. Perfect for all your modern action needs.

Blast from the Past... I had worn Clark's Wallabees while working overseas in the '80s and loved the fit and comfort. As a kid I had worn 'chukka' boots with jeans in the '60s. So when I spied the desert boots from Clarks I naturally decided to take the plunge. Unfortunately, either my memory or my feet have changed considerably over time. These are well made (as all Clarks are) shoes with the classic look that goes with jeans or kakhi pants. But the comfort is not the reason to buy them. The gum sole is in fact the only saving grace - as it provides some measure of spring in your step but not much. In this day of high-tech, track-shoe insoles, Clarks needs to seriously consider revamping (no pun intended) the insides to give better support and comfort. Other than this, the shoe is true to the boots I remember!

Feels a little cramped compared to other 10 1/2 sizes but it's okay. I love the shoe and get comments all the time.

Wear them loosely - Great looking boot, but the first few times I wore them, the top of my foot got sore. This is because the laces only cross once, meaning only one point of contact with the foot. The also don't lace up very high. However, if you wear them very loosely... presto! Very comfortable. Takes a little getting used to, but worth the effort.

Big Pimpin in this smart Desert Boot - Laurence of Arabia move over, there is something meaner. You will be keeping your pimp hand strong in these stylish and practical suede chukkas. From a weekend in the country, to a night in the city, this shoe does it all. Give this shoe a few wearings to break in. You will note some slight stiffness/rubbing in the top our your foot the first time you try them on.

Hot Diggity Dog - Wore them all through High School 405 years ago. Still feel the same. Very comfortable but be careful on slippery surfaces. Great look and wonderful feel all over. Feels larger than marked size but I remembered to order 1/2 size down from what I usually wear.

A timeless classic - This boot was worn by British troops in the North African desert campaigns of WW 2. I remember wearing out a few pairs during my high school days in the 70's. (I think Steve McQueen was partial to these boots.) It's a decent boot for use in dry weather . Needs a liitle breaking in though to be truly comfortable.

Chuka Boot - These are the most comfortable shoes money can buy. Hard to find, but worth the wait. The only draw-back is these shoes only come in Medium width. However, if you've ever owned a pair of original Clark's desert boots, you know that they stretch over time. I am so glad I found these shoes after more than 30 years.

Good Guy Boots - Comfort is very important, I gave them 4 stars because they dont come for wider feet and If you are in this category you will feel some discomfort until they expand. Then there's a little problem with the sole. I'll be honest with you, I really dont know what is made of, but it looks and feel like a rubber band so they dont have any traction. Maybe thats why they call them desert boots. Made for warm weathers. In summary you have to be a pasive and easygoing guy to wear this shoes because they are not meant for trouble makers. They will look great with boot cuts or rodeo jeans. Very fashionable. I love mines.

Personal favorite, however... I love these boots, I just wished they weren't so slippery and had arch support. I would slip on any concrete that was wet and I had no traction on sand. My arches were always sore at the end of the day. Clarks probably puts something addictive into their boots cause I currently own 2 pair and want to replace them with 2 more since the souls wear out so fast. Help my addiction please...

Could Clark's still be 'Tops'? I had my doubts. But yes, The Desert Boot is still one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. The real test of a comfortable shoe is when you put it on you forget about it almost immediately. It's not tight or restricting circulation, like most new shoes. These Clark's passed the test!

I've been a loyal Clarks wearer for 10 years. A pair of Wallabees has served me well for that time. However, these Desert Boots just aren't to the same level of quality. The leather isn't lined on the inside of the DBs, the shoelaces are way too thin, and most importantly, there is no full-length insole. The shoes provide no arch support, and the half-length insole is just a glued-in piece of leather with a thin foam disc beneath the heal. My recommendation: buy your normal size, rip out the half-insole, and put in a full-length aftermarket insole. I did that, and the boots I thought were unwearable have been saved. Still, the Wallabees are the much better shoe, if you want a pair of Clarks Originals.

They look great. Good for casual/slightly dressed up. Now why do I give them 3 stars? One, they're uncomfortable. They were almost unbearable when I first got them, but they've since stretched and have sort of taken the shape of my foot. They have no arch support, and I really don't like how much higher the heel is than the the rest of the foot. Two, they're very pricy for what is essentially a couple strips of leather stitched onto a sole. But, as I said, they look great.

Desert Boot - Comfortable and sleek, a throwback to another era. You'll wear them out before you know it!

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.

Clark's Desert Boot - First pair of Clark's and am hoping that the legendary comfort will come as the shoes break in over time. I was disappointed by their initial comfort. It's been several weeks now of lots of wear and 2-3 block dog walking excurstions are pretty comfortable now. I also had to get pretty aggressive with waterproofing and cleaning treatments. Any liquid contact stains this shoe's light suede color. Wish I had gone for a darker color for sure.

Clarks narrowed - The desert boot is a clasic from the 50s. This version is close to my memory. There were two flaws. One minor and one major. First the minor. The shoe string is a very thin flat one that will wear out fast. I will replace it soon with the original one that is round. The second problem is that the width under the ball of the foot is too narrow. I bought these boots for the comfort provided by the soft upper. It is not a medium. The shoe will stretch out and I started out with no socks and increased the sock thickness until the uppers conformed to my foot. Overall I would buy again.

Eh - I was really excited to get these boots, owing to how much I like my Wallabees and also because they're so classic and cool...plus most of the reviews on here said these were quite comfortable. As for myself, I can't agree with the comfort factor at all. They're rather constricting, which is strange because I don't have a wide foot. Plus they seriously need to be broken in before they're finished being painful to wear, and what's worse is that they seem to hold serious amounts of heat. My feet were sweating terribly after just a few minutes of walking. Thy look really cool, so I guess I'll wear them for the looks, but for comfort I'd say look elsewear.

Clark's Desert Boot Not As I Remember - I purchased the boots with the expectation that they would provide a comfortable casual shoe. Instead I found the quality and workmanship not as I remember, but rather of the quality usually reserved for mass-produced shoes in discount stores. Needless to say I will be returning the shoe.

Fit of desert boot - The desert boot is a great boot, but the medium size is misleading. The boot is very narrow in the mid-foot area and wide in the heel. Never had this problem with other Clark shoes

I use to own Clarks Desert Boot - same color - many years ago and I wore this shoes every time... in fact I still have it although I out grow it. It was the best shoes I ever had - quality and durability-wise. I am so terribly disappointed with the quality of this new shoes that I just purchased. It is totally a different material. The leather is so flimsy and the rubber sole is so flat and "spongy". Nevertheless.. you guys are outstanding...easy to order..fast delivery..easy to return the merchandise... I rated your service-- five stars *****not the shoes

Clarks desert boot - No arch support. The leather spots easily and needs to be waterproofed. The crepe sole turns black with wear.