Clarks Court Lite Desert Boot Leather Boots In Olive

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He was stationed in what was then Burma in World War 2 and noticed that a lot of the soldiers there wore crepe-soled boots with suede uppers, a design originally made to be worn by soldiers fighting in Africa’s Western Desert Campaign.

They’re sensitive to a lot of stressors: solvents can cause it to crumble, cold can make it rigid, and there are even reports of crepe melting when left on brutally hot asphalt or a sunny car dashboard. The split is the part that falls off from the underside, and that’s usually where suede comes from and it’s finished with a small amount of wax to enhance the character. That there are a lot of subtle differences between boys and men but a well put together outfit with a sturdy pair of boots is one of the clearest signs that a guy cares how he is perceived by the world. Desert boots are now part of many folks’ casual wardrobe arsenal—they’re dressier than sneakers, but don’t make the cut for any tailored clothing. because I found the 11 a little narrow, and while I seldom suggest getting a boot that feels too snug, this suede stretches and it stretches quickly.com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). What’s far more likely is that the lack of a shank and the pliability of the sole puts pressure on the heel and instep for folks with flat feet. If you have solid arches, you’ll see your toes, the ball of your foot, the outside portion of your foot, and your heel. That, combined with the soft crepe rubber sole, can lead to discomfort down the road if you need lots of arch support.

Our iconic Desert Boot silhouette gets a sports injection with a new athletic-inspired sole for casual style.

They are finished with the Clarks branding, and ideal to be worn on the daily or even in the office. Embedded with Clarks DNA, the heritage-inspired CourtLite Hi has a double but seam and stitch detail in the dark olive nubuck for a crafted look. I examined these boots inside and out to discover if Clarks Desert Boots are really all they’re cracked up to be.