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Anyone have experience with Clarks'?

Thinking 'bout getting myself a pair of DBs in black but heard bad things about the quality of the construction.

>> No.8061013

Noone?

>> No.8061019

theyll last a year

>> No.8061037

Get Clarks, but do NOT get them in black, you'll look autistic as fuck.

>> No.8061041

I have a pair, and it's been 2 years and they're now just wearing out. Most people get a year out of them.

They're cheap though, that's a plus. Some of my other Clark's footwear last a lot longer.

>> No.8061053

I got some DB's, I don't know if its just my pair but I got them direct from the clarks website, the laces feel really fucking cheap, they tore my heels up until I wore them in, never had shoes so bad. The insole also doesnt even extend to the toe, its there at the heel where you can see it but the ball of your food has no insole below it, just some weird felt material. I don't understand why /fa/ likes them so much.
If I knew I could get them with full insoles and wouldn't have to wear them in again I would definitely cop the beeswax ones though.

>> No.8061299

>>8061037

I need boots to go with black skinnies

what would you recommend then.

>> No.8061321

>>8061019
some mfa dweeb in my class wears the same outfit every day of his life, like he's a fucking cartoon character
point is, he wears cdbs every day and they're still holding up, tho i have a feeling he doesn't do anything particularly strenuous besides walking

>> No.8061330

>>8061299
docs malis or milsurp chukkas arent really boots
>>8061321
i bet u own roshes and a flecktarn parka

>> No.8061339

>>8061321
What does he wear?

>> No.8061343

Dayton Service Boots, nigga.

>> No.8061345
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8061345

I prefer these Clarks shoes over desert boots, the colour's more versatile and they look less like a duck's beak.

>> No.8061348

>>8061299
These go well with black

>>8061345

>> No.8061367

If you're gonna get crepe soled Clarks, get Malis.

>> No.8061382

red wings with a vibram sole B)

>> No.8061417
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>>8061330

>docs malis or milsurp chukkas arent really boots

>> No.8061432

>>8061345

I like these but is it possible to remove the goretex tag on the side?

>> No.8061475

If you bother to take care of them they can last quite a while. Clean them, air them out, treat the leather. I've had mine for roughly 4 years and I think more I wear them, the more I like them. You're gunna want to put in a sole though, as CDBs can be rather uncomfortable.

>> No.8061523

>>8061475

it costs around half the shoe's price to get new soles though

>> No.8061536

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsnL5dJ_kI

>Film mes pieds!
>C'est des Clarks!

>> No.8061539

>>8061523

My mistake, I meant insoles, not soles.

>> No.8061614

>>8061432
Checked mine, it seems to be held in with some sort of stud so taking it out would probably leave a noticeable hole.

>> No.8061635
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>>8061299
buy one pair and then buy a new one 20 years later

>> No.8061669
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8061669

~8 months of wear in a rotation, getting a bit beat up.
bout to nikwax 'em again, they'll turn pretty and dark again, and all the scratches buff out.

bit pissed about the indigo transfer this week, forgot to cuff new raws, oh well.

they're pretty basic bitch, but they're good shoes, don't let /fa/ steer you wrong.

>> No.8061683

>>8061669
I love the wear on these, they age well.

>> No.8061730

Thoughts on mali's vs dbs?

I know the general thinking is they're a little less played out, but idk.

Cdbs for spring, y/n?

also,
>>8061669
Sick, love to see them post wax.

>> No.8061741

Bump

>> No.8061757
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8061757

Are these ugly?

>> No.8061777

>>8061757
i like em but they sorta fill a diff niche than clark dbs

>> No.8061787
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8061787

What does /fa/ think of the Desert London? I don't know, I think they look nice, but I don't think they'd be as versatile as regular CDBs

>> No.8061801

>>8061757

Not a big fan of the different colors. If you could get them without the red they'd be doable I suppose (not for my wardrobe, but everyone is different). I'd say with footwear in this style, its better to go monochrome.

>> No.8061798

>>8061614

That's a shame. thanks for checking though. Can you take any pics of yours? I'd like to see them in a non-studio/official photo.

>> No.8061804

>>8061787
Those are just regular looking brown shoes. Go for them.

>> No.8061810

>>8061757
w2c?

>> No.8061834
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>>8061730
here's a comparison.
they lighter up the first few days, then it takes about a month to get to the stage on the left.

the wax over time wears into a nice patina, it's p tight

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>>8061798
I different colour laces because I had to replace them. Fraying is the only real complaint I have with these, I recommend replacing them with waxed laces of similar shape (2mm diameter).

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>>8061839
This pic was taken about 2 minutes ago

>> No.8061885

>>8061839
>>8061843
Looking good brev

>> No.8061919

>>8061885
thx bru

They're probably my most useful shoes, both in terms of aesthetic versatility and utility (TYBG, thank you based gore-tex).

I get mad compliments on them as well.

>> No.8061927

They'll last a year if you're nice to them ;) depends on what the weathers like as well.

I got dragged into a nightclub by friends whilst wearing clarks dh's.. Don't do it.

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>>8061834
and a final post pic

overall, good cop, go for it.

>> No.8062185

>>8061757
>moc-toe

uwotm8

>> No.8062671
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8062671

I got the Clarks Medway Smith instead of the DB. I didn't like the feel of the DB's soles.

>> No.8062698

>>8062671
Looks significantly more #workwear but nice

>> No.8062745
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8062745

Just out of curiosity, what would be a step up from Clarks desert Malis? Copped them last winter and considering to cop anticyclically for better prices.
I'm looking for something that will still look okay in a smart casual office setting while still being a boot.

>> No.8062908

Where can I get some Clarks Desert Malis in the UK? Don't seem to sell them anywhere.

>> No.8062942

>>8062745
maybe something like the viberg service boot

>> No.8062972

>>8062942
Thanks for the suggestion, will look into it.

>>8062908
I had to order mine via some shady eBay from the US, but it worked out. Only about $130 too, but $30 postage fee to merkelstan

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>>8060891
>Anyone have experience with Clarks

Where the fuck do you think you are you dense motherfucker.

I will fuck you up.

Also don't buy black.

>> No.8064276

>>8061635
that may have been for the old ones
the new asian ones suck ass and won't last anywhere near that long

>> No.8065338

Found a pair a bit scratched up but only $40

>> No.8066496

>>8062908
Anywhere I can get a size 6 Mens(US)?6.5 even?

>> No.8066509

>>8066496
:(

>> No.8066525

>>8062996

> Where the fuck do you think you are you dense motherfucker.

I thought /fa/ was too #nxtlvl for this shit

Also, what should I wear with black skinnies then.

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>>8062996
Why should you not get black ones?
Pic related looks pretty good to me.

>> No.8066558

They are pretty shitty if you live in the city and walk frequently. Wax soles suck

>> No.8066572

>>8066534
Those aren't clarks.

I have no idea what they are, but their silhouette and quality is nicer than the black clarks.

>> No.8066582

Water proofing Clarks is possible yes? I'm considering getting some mink oil or some other compound and applying it.

>> No.8066600

>>8061968
disgusting bushacres

>> No.8066605
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>>8060891
DB's are pleb as fuck, if you buy Clarks buy Wallys

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>>8066572
Pic related are black clarks and they look pretty decent.

>> No.8066621

>>8066525

Honestly? I feel like black skinnies would fit better with either Doc Martins or some cool high top sneakers.

But then again, I'm a bit biased because I always associate CDBs with a more rustic, heritage look, and I don't really picture black skinnies fitting in with that stuff.

>> No.8066619

>>8066605

DOOM pls

>> No.8066620

>>8066605
>what looks good is popular, so I better get some ugly pieces of shit

>> No.8066627

>>8066620
>DB's not popular
>Wally's popular
>DB loving pleb detected

Where the fuck do you live? DB's are far, far, far more popular than Wallabees.

>> No.8066633

>>8066627
That is what I am saying. DB's are popular so you have to buy Wallabees when they look like ass.

>> No.8066679

>>8066582
nikwax for suede and nubuck is the best, pretty much hands down.

before and after pictures are above.

mink oil and obenaufs are options, but just don't work as well

>> No.8066771
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8066771

What's the sizing on these?

also is there a better everyday casual brown shoe?

>> No.8066785

>>8066771
at least 1 size down

>> No.8066791

>>8066771
I've heard that clarks run 1 or 1/2 size big. So size down.

>> No.8066893

>>8066600
What's wrong with em, M8?

Copped for $70 if it makes a difference, but really glad I did.
Gotten way more than that out of them.

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>>8066893
are they good? I'm seeing them for $72 on amazon

>> No.8066927

>>8066525
I think CDBs in the colourways I've seen are too light to work with black skinnies. Brown shoes need to be dark to work with black bottoms IMO.

>> No.8066928

>>8066912
Definitely a fan.
My pics above, I'd take more if you want to see them.

Ultimately up to you, but you can easily get a year or two out of them, and they're ridiculously versatile.
Sure, not hella unique, but damn good.

(Other anons are right, by the way, size at least 1 down)

>> No.8066942

>>8066928
can you post a fit with them? I like them better than the originals, and theyre cheaper, so I think I'm going to cop

>> No.8066968
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>>8066942
it's like 1 am here, but for you, anan, I'll do anything. shit angle here, terrible fit incoming.

>> No.8066967

>>8061053
>>8061839

if you email the people at clarks saying the laces broke they ship you new ones for free

>> No.8066975

>>8066602
I own black clarks. Pretty freaking cute, tbh.

Not as cute as the pictured shoes tho.

>> No.8066989

>>8066968
thxbby<3
you've convinced me to cop.
These have a better toe area imo. the originals toe area is more flat I guess?

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>>8066942
and bad fit, but here you go.
hope this helps your copping decision either way.

>> No.8067031
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8067031

cop the desert treks op.

also have been wearing dbs on and off for 2 years and they still holding up well.

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>>8067031

>> No.8068094

>>8061339
second.

>> No.8069396

Bought Malis (with green crepe sole, fresh as fuck) ~3 months ago

Maybe it's that high-quality Vietnamese craftsmanship or maybe I'm an oafish brute but the laces lasted 1.5 months, I replaced them with boot laces though and things seem okay.

Sole seems to be holding up.
Leather is noice, scuffs easily but the scuffs fade quickly too.

Overall do cop if you want a lightweight boot but they don't seem awfully durable.
I wear them around a lot and they seem to be holding up okay though, so maybe that's just me bein goverly cautious.

Also it's more unique than CDBs and you'll feel more original

>> No.8071771

I was looking into dbs too(i wear timberlands atm) because i need something nicer, but seeing as its summer soon and ill be wearing shorts is it better to cop clark desert London/jinx? and if so which one would be more useful in the long run(versatile)

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8071785

man i would cop pic related if they were just a little bit cleaner
step up clarks

>> No.8071870

>>8071785

cleaner?

>> No.8072698

>>8061669

are these taupe?

>> No.8072710

>>8061757
reminds me of visvim

>> No.8072760

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQE3mTZ-abQ

>> No.8072785

>>8066619
>doesn't even recognize the Wallaby King

would rock you in your knot IRL

>> No.8074114

>>8061330
wow u sound rly knowledgable and smart
jahoin u dont