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Clarks Desert Boot
Sand Suede

Desert Boot

$95.00
D - Medium
Sand Suede
$95.00
$95.00
  • 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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Desert Boot
 66% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 72% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

Clarks Desert Boot
Number of reviews: 184
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2009-06-11 09:07:18 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: George M. from California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Loving my Clarks Desert Boots, old school, but still cool. My 11.5s had room for a cushioning Spenco insert. I tried inserts with an arch support, as the boot is quite flat, but not enough room for those. I usually buy size 12 in running shoes so I can add the Spenco inserts, so the Clarks may run a little big. I wear 11 flip-flops, but shoes can vary from 11 to 11.5 depending on brand. Anyway they're looking good with my white jeans. Thanks Zappos for excellent service and variety.


2009-03-03 06:19:41 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Jb from Richmond, Virginia
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Unique, well crafted shoes of decent materials - The Desert Boot is almost a slipper- light, soft, relaxed, casual, comfortable. Don't expect a work boot or walking shoe, there isn't sufficient support for comfortable all day contact on concrete. Classic style for a casual date or shopping around town, the light color is perfect with denim. I have owned 5 variations of Desert Trek, Fox, and Boot. Light suede colors will pick up stains quite easily, within several minutes. Darker, waxy leather uppers will stay looking brand new for years with occasional saddle soap. It's nearly impossible to wear out the crepe soles on these things, though they will darken considerably with use and change the overall appearance of the shoe. Zappos will not disappoint. Received within 24hrs of order. Amazing.


2009-02-23 08:22:17 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Sarah B from Midcoast Maine
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Love, love, LOVE these boots! It's a shame that Ugg has discontinued this style. They have been really popular here in Maine. They look stylish but are super comfortable, WARM, and stay dry and new looking even after walking through snow, rain, mud and slush. I treated the leather bottom part with Nikwax, which really waterproofs the leather. I am a kindergarten teacher and spend lots of time outdoors all year long in all kinds of weather. Uggs are the one boot I can depend on to keep my feet toasty. I agree with the other reviews that these run small. I normally wear an 8.5, but ordered a size 9, which fits perfectly.


2009-02-06 13:08:56 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Brandon H from New Orleans, LA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Great for fall and spring weather... And they get a surprising amount of compliments. Watch for sizing and be sure to protect with suede spray. If you'd like arch support, order a 1/2 size down and still have room for insert. Otherwise, order a full size down.


2009-01-10 14:25:23 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Visalia, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

My Husband Loves Them - My husband thoroughly enjoys every aspect of the Clarks Desert Boot. He's a casual dresser (except when a special occasion comes around) and when he's not wearing sandals, he's wearing his Clarks. They are casual enough for everyday, but can be worn for "business attire" functions. At least here in sunny California!


2009-01-09 09:19:00 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: John N from San Diego, CA.
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

A great boot, my second pair. It’s glove-soft right out of the box, no break-in whatsoever. Looks great with jeans or can be worn with slacks for a casual dress look (think Steve McQueen in Bullitt). I ordered my usual size and they fit great, nice room at the toe area, yet no heel slip. Wore these as a young lad, fun to wear them again almost every day (when not in shorts!). Not recommended as a work/hike boot at all as they are not constructed for that, but a great everyday casual, light trek type shoe. Give ‘em a try.


2008-12-06 11:42:27 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

This is one stylish boot! Goes great with any outfit.


2008-10-29 10:05:08 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Sygyzy from Santa Barbara, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Great boots for when you need to dress up but not too much - These boots are perfect for situations where sneakers are too casual but you don't want to put on a pair of wingtips either. For example, a dinner party. These boots, like all Clarks Desert, run 1/2 size big so size down. Also, the toe box is pretty narrow while the area around the heel/ankle is wider than expected. It's an odd fit for a bit til it loosens up. You just have to make sure you lace it tight. Also, what socks are you supposed to wear with these boots? Huge mystery.


2008-10-29 09:54:40 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Birmingham, Alabama
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Back again - Back in the late 60's and early 70's the Desert Boot was my shoe of choice. As a soldier, I wore jump boots/jungle boots all day. My Desert Boots were a welcome change off duty. As I moved around the country and overseas, they became hard to find, and eventually impossible. While shopping with my granddaughter recently she pointed out Clark's Wallabies - her favorite shoe. I inquired of the store clerk about Desert Boots and received a blank stare. Remembering I had bought some "Cute Rain Boots" (a local teenage favorite) for my granddaughter from Zappos I checked the website and was delighted to find my old favorite Desert Boots. Response was fantastic. My order was acknowledged within 2 hours (on a Saturday) and the shoes arrived promptly several days later. They are as comfortable as I remembered and my wife thinks they look great. I will undoubtedly wear them out in due time and will order another pair from Zappos.


2008-08-11 17:28:05 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Ralph N from West Hills, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Just like the Brits! I wore Clarks Desert Boots when I was in college and law school some forty years ago. I am now wearing them again -- thanks to Zappos. They are as comfortable as ever.


2008-07-30 06:22:37 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Old School Classic - There's a reason these have been around for 50+ years. They're light, soft and wear like a moccasin -- kind of unstructured, with a basically flat insole. The soft crepe soles are squishy and quiet. You kind of grow into 'em, and once you do you'll wear them everywhere. They're really stylish, especially for summer: rock them with a light suit or white jeans, and they're one of the few boots you can wear with shorts and still look cool. I give them five stars for enduring cool factor and timeless simplicity.


2008-07-28 19:05:29 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Ed from San Francisco, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Perfect! I love these boots. Even though they don't have great arch support, they are still pretty damn comfortable. I wear an 11 1/2 and they fit perfectly. They have a great old-school and understated look that goes great with jeans or khakis. I sprayed mine with a good rain and stain protector before I wore them and that seems to keep them pretty well protected. I highly recommend that you buy this boot. You'll love 'em too.


2008-05-15 09:59:56 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Trebla from New York, NY
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

A true classic by all definitions - I bought a pair in late 1981 - that's during the first Reagan Administration. I've resoled them a couple of times but I STILL use them. Nuff said.


2008-05-01 22:46:33 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Great shoes - check the fit - Hello - love my Clarks BUT these seem to run big for me. Usually get 10 should have got 9.5. Still - I've been wearing them for about 2 weeks and finally found an insole that feels great in them - not so floppy now. Bout to get a pair of Desert Trek and will order half size down. These really loosened up on me. Oh well - will just have to wear em out and get another pair. As for ZAPPOS - GREAT SERVICE and SO FAST. REALLY FAST!!! AWESOME!


2008-04-23 16:04:30 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars

Sorry but I found a better pair - Sorry but Timberland now makes an almost identical shoe (in appearance) that is much (much!) more comfortable for about the same price. I'm usually brand loyal, but the difference in comfort was significant.


2008-04-15 21:52:29 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from n'yawk
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Arch: No arch support

These fit like foot-gloves and look super snappy -snap. But watch out shoppers! They are slippery as all hell in the ice and rain, and god forbid you step in oil. NY streets are a minefield in them, but when you look like a million bucks you can forgo street safety. A shoe for the stout hearted who like their pede-comfort to come with an English accent.


2008-04-08 06:32:33 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Paul D from New York City
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Worth the money! Never bought a pair of shoes on-line, but with your excellent sales add, no tax, super speedy free delivery with the possibility of returning same at no cost! EXCELLENT! I won't go anymore into a shoe store! Paul


2008-04-04 14:14:39 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicagoland
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Excellent - I bought a pair of these in the eighties and had them for 15 years before I left them at a job that I quit. I only had to change the laces a few times. The color and stitching have been updated slightly on the new pair but they are as awesome as my previous pair. Not for rainy weather!


2008-04-03 07:14:45 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Clarks Desert Boots - I'm very pleased with the Clarks Desert Boots I recently purchased. I'm beginning to wear them more often than not! They are very comfortable, look great and go well with casual clothes. I'm also very pleased with the ordering convenience and quick delivery which Zappos provides.


2008-03-24 14:10:18 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Darryl from Raleigh NC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Zappos did it again! My first pair of Desert boots from Clarks and man am I glad I finally got em. Great looking and got compliments the first time wearing them. And told them where to get them. I am a long time Zappos customer and will be for a long time to come. These boots are great looking with jeans. My women friends love the retro clean look. And my guy friends already want a pair. Thanks again Zappos.


2008-03-18 16:14:32 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Jr. from California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Clarks Desert Boot - Liked them in high school in the 70's so I was surprised I could still get them 40 years later. Zappos is greatest when it comes to service. The first pair I bought were too big so when I noticed they only had one pair of the size I wanted, I called customer service immediately. Not only did Zappos secure the last pair for me, they sent them out overnight at no extra charge. And get this, BEFORE (!!) I had even packaged my return. I'll never buy shoes anywhere else but Zappos.


2008-03-17 17:28:45 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Kentucky
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

GREAT SHOE!! I've worn this style shoe since 1970. I'm on pair #4 now that I just received from Zappos. This is a great shoe that feels soo comfortable. They go great with jeans or any casual cords/slacks. The upper suede leather forms to your foot making it perfect. Although primarily for warm weather wear, I wear mine year 'round.


2008-02-07 21:07:31 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Steve B from Post Falls, ID
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Traditional comfort - Like wearing socks with soft soles. I've been wearing this Clark Boot since 1954… before they began putting the toe support into the style. I still love 'em and obviously I still buy them. I don't require an arch support, so if you do, you might re-think these. However, if you don't require an arch support type last, this is really nice to wear. I wear them with Levis, slacks, and a sport coat, etc.


2008-01-15 07:57:35 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Anonymous from Washington
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Amazing shoes amazing service - The Clark Desert boots are incredibly comfortable and well worth the hype. They are study and well built. They do run a little large so I suggest going down half a size, or sticking with whatever your converse size is. Unfortunately I live in an area known for how much it rains so I don't get to wear them much.


2008-01-07 05:44:44 Clarks Desert Boot
Reviewer: Robert H from Savannah, Georgia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Bobby's review of Clarks desert Boots - This is probably the fourth pair of desert boots that I have owned. They are getting more difficult to find, but they are the most comfortable casual shoe that you will ever wear. I checked Zappos one day just to see if they carried them and to my surprise the carried and had a full range of sizes. While I have only used Zappos twice, the service and satisfaction policy is unparallel. Not only am I delighted with my boots I am also delighted with Zappos.

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