We cannot search for an empty value, please enter a search term. Buy Now. The History of the Clarks Wallabees A moccasin-inspired shoe developed in Ireland and launched in the s , the concept of the Clarks Wallabee dates as far back as the s when William Clark had the idea of making the shoe perfectly fit the foot for greater comfort and practicality.
Image property of Just Jared. With a tapered leg, the boots will not get lost beneath your jeans. Wear a t-shirt with a bomber jacket or a shirt with an overcoat to complete the appearance. Wallabees and chinos are both synonymous with elegant casual attire. If the occasion demands for them, pair them with a check shirt and a jacket.
Wallabees are a terrific alternative to trainers or espadrilles when you want to spice up your summer style. They look great with any type of shorts, especially chino or linen shorts that are already on the smart casual side. When it comes to socks that you can match with your Wallabees, you have a few alternatives.
In the summer, you can wear no-show socks to expose your ankles. For a coordinated, put-together look, choose socks that are the same color as your boots or shoes. Cleaning your shoes is an essential aspect of their upkeep. Use a soft bristle brush and a specialized leather cleaner to clean your leather Wallabees. For suede styles, use a moist, lint-free towel or a suede brush to clean them. Born in the s, our Wallabee shoes and boots have since become truly iconic, not just in the UK but around the world.
Part of the Clarks Originals collection, they have been one of our bestsellers over the past 60 years, in no small part due to their popularity amongst those in the music scene. At the same time, they became a favourite of classic British bands including Oasis and Blur.
In this guide, we explain just what Wallabees are, with advice on how to style them and how to clean them. There are two styles of Wallabee, both born in the s: the shoe and the boot. They are instantly recognisable, with clean and simple lines, a moccasin construction and our signature crepe sole. Wallabee shoes and boots are relaxed in nature, so they work well with all sorts of casual and smart-casual outfits.
When styled correctly, they can be worn year-round. The casual feel of Wallabee shoes and boots mean they work wonderfully with denim. In terms of the best jeans to wear with them, look to slim-fitting styles. If these are indeed preppy, as seems evident from their being worn in photographs, it must be stated and the wearers forgiven and it be considered as a mitigating factor that after all, it was the s, and everyone was lowering their stylistic standards.
These shoes are only a quarter step above Birkenstocks. I wore them in the 70s when I was in grad school at the U of Chicago. Perfect for my 3E-4E feet. However, the crepe soles are treacherous on icy streets. They looked a lot like Wes Anderson, in fact. Six colors. Worn with khakis or chinos; occasionally jeans.
Will wear them with a jacket, shirt and tie. Correction: Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Childhood trauma indeed. I recall very well seeing Wallabees and the equally unattractive suede Earth Shoe in the mids as a gradeschooler on a my male teachers in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
I still occasionally wake up screaming in a cold sweat. When I travel or used to travel , I routinely take the subway into downtown areas instead of driving a rental car in busy, unfamiliar traffic patterns. When I do this, I often end up looking at the footwear that other passengers are wearing. The reality seems to be that shoes like Wallabees are actually a notch or two above what your typical person is wearing these days.
Maybe wearing them should actually be encouraged. Neo-prep revival: And yes, what one of our Facebook members said happened apparently happened. Stephen B July 11, at pm.
GS July 11, at pm. Alden Bass July 11, at pm. Depends on how you wear them. Ive seen on leave soilders at the beach in low top Wallabeez. David L July 11, at pm. Chewco L. Offshore July 11, at pm. That girl looks more like a fashion victim, as I bet she dislikes the looks of the shoes.
Matt July 11, at pm. And your wife sounds like a well-dressed woman, I love Bean Boots. FJW July 11, at pm.
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