Desert Boot Archives

Fashion Fridays: Are Vellies the Original Clarks?

Words by Mikaila Brown, Photos by Jason Eric Hardwick for Brother Vellies— "Everybody haffi ask weh mi get mi Clarks" In his 2010 hit song "Clarks," Vybz Kartel outlines the official outfit for an or... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Camo Clarks

Words by Jesse Serwer— OK, now we know what Vybz Kartel's first shopping trip will look like when and if the jailed dancehall star—and noted Clarks hoarder—regains his freedom. In what is sure to be a we... Read More...

The Shoe Fits: Clarks To Spotlight Jamaican Culture with New Campaign

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photo by Beth Lesser— In the spring of 2010, with Vybz Kartel's "Clarks" reaching peak rotation levels, I published a story in The Guardian tracing the long-running connection bet... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: Clarks’ 2 Tone Ska Desert Boots

Words by Jesse Serwer, via Cutlass and Cane Perhaps you've heard the phrase, Put your skanking shoes on. Now when someone issues you this directive, you can proceed to your closet with no doubt as to whi... Read More...

Fashion Fridays: The Bad, The Purple & The Clarks

Words by Eddie STATS Houghton, via High Snobiety Demand keeps ramping up for Clarks and Clarks-like footwear. Which means more and more designers have their heads bent over a computer screen, dreaming up... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Walla-be’s, Clark-offs and Other Clarks-inspired Footwear

Words by Jason "J-Rockaz" Orford and Eddie STATS Houghton Red King Tubbys aka Wally Dons from Mr Hare You may have noticed that we can't seem to stop talking about Clarks--real badman shoes reserved for ... Read More...

Where You Get Dem New Clarks There Baby???

Words By j-RockaZ True Story: I was on the subway a few days ago tapping some notes into my iPhone, when my personal space was invaded by a little foot, swaying from side to side. This tiny tot had the c... Read More...

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