Clarks Shoes

Clarks Shoes For Style and Comfort

Clarks Shoes are known for their style as well as their comfort. They're great when you need a pair of Comfortable Shoes in a jiffy. They don't need as much breaking in as some of the other shoes known for their comfort, like Birkenstock Shoes. Women can choose from Casual, Dress Casual, Clogs, Sandals and Originals. Men have the option of Casual, Dress Casual, Sandals and Originals. For either gender, these are the go-anywhere casual shoes. They're not glam; they're not super-shiny. They're comfortable and understated--just what you need to complement your casual attire on a day you don't want to look frumpy.

The History Behind the Shoe

After over one hundred years as a family business, the famous Clarks Originals were born. The year was 1950. Since they were in England, their inspiration came from the British officers during World War II. It was the Desert Boot. The sole changed to rubber about a decade later. Immediately following came The Wallabee, another design still around today. The 1970s brought about sole-change again. After quite a bit of research, the shoes adopted a polyurethane sole. It was lightweight, indestructible and revolutionary. Since then, they've begun using air in the soles. They've expanded and were voted "Company of the Year" in the mid-90's.

Where to Get Them

Hop online and view the whole collection at the Clarks shoes website. You can check out this link to find retail locations near you. Other online sites that offer Clarks shoes are Zappos.com, Harry's Shoes, Nordstrom and The Shoe Parlor. Want store ratings at your fingertips all at once? Check out Shopzilla for comparisons.

For Men

The Sunapee from the casual line is easy to wear with jeans or khakis. They're only available in brown leather. Designed for comfort, the tongue and collar are padded and the soles are slip-resistant. Planning on doing a lot of walking? The Static is your oxford from heaven. They're dressy casual shoes with an air-cushioned sole. You can buy them in black or brown leather. If you want a slightly dressy athletic-inspired sandal, go for The Athens. Lined in leather and sculpted to the contours of the human foot, these feel as good as they look. They're available in brown leather. The rustic Good Friend will be your best buddy. It's a slip-on with an old school feel. Choose from dark brown weave leather or mahogany leather.

For Women

The Seashell is a flat thong sandal. It's available in white, black, red, light brown or basil leather. They're cushioned for your comfort and slip-resistant for your safety. Dress Casual shoes are quite possibly the sexiest in the Clarks shoe line. The Vesta is a leather thong with a wedge heel. The beaded detail makes a statement on this otherwise simple shoe. The Primrose is a tasteful clog easy to wear with jeans, khakis or black pants. The sole is, as always, designed for comfort and promises to ease fatigue in your feet. The colors available are neutral. The Mallo is a unique take on a comfortable sandal. It's also available in neutral tones but the style is anything but plain or simple. They find themselves somewhere between cutesy and athletic and are available in leather or nubuck. The Shearling Wallabee is a new spin on an old shoe style. It takes the traditional boot made in the form of the British officers and adds extra comfort. The top of the boot is lined in shearling and the moccasin style upper is made of suede.