Wallabee
The crepe-soled, moccasin-stitched Wallabee is Clarks Originals' most recognisable silhouette and the piece that carried the brand from Somerset to global streetwear.
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Clarks
British shoemaker founded in 1825, known for the crepe-soled Desert Boot and Wallabee and now majority-owned by Hong Kong-listed Viva Goods.
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UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
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What to know about Clarks
Clarks is a British footwear company headquartered in Street, Somerset, where brothers Cyrus and James Clark began with sheepskin and leather goods in 1825. It trades as C. & J. Clark International and is majority-controlled by Hong Kong-listed Viva Goods (Li Ning's Viva China), which took over from LionRock Capital in 2021-22, ending family control. Core lines include Clarks Originals, home of the crepe-soled Desert Boot and Wallabee, plus cushioned Cloudsteppers and a large kids business. It marked its 200th anniversary in 2025 and, after cutting more than 1,200 jobs, returned to profit under interim CEO Victor Herrero.
The pieces that define Clarks
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Nathan Clark's 1950 crepe-soled suede chukka remains the archetypal desert boot and the foundation of the Clarks Originals line.
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How Clarks fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Clarks true to size overall, though the Originals crepe-soled styles run a touch roomy and may need a half size down.
Tip: Order your normal size, but consider a half size down on Desert Boots and Wallabees if you have a narrow foot.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | slightly large | roomy toe box, medium-to-wide feel | Desert Boots and Wallabees often fit best a half size down, especially for narrow feet; the crepe sole softens and molds with wear. |
| Dress shoes | true to size | regular width, some styles offer wide fittings | Take your usual size; check for available G/wide fittings if you need more room. |
| Sneakers | true to size | cushioned, roomy fit on Cloudsteppers | Order your normal size; casual and Cloudstepper styles run comfortably roomy. |
| Sandals & slides | true to size | regular to roomy footbed | Stick with your usual size for a secure fit. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Clarks fit questions
Does Clarks run big or small?
Clarks fits true to size. Order your normal size, but consider a half size down on Desert Boots and Wallabees if you have a narrow foot. Most shoppers find Clarks true to size overall, though the Originals crepe-soled styles run a touch roomy and may need a half size down.
How does Clarks fit?
Most shoppers find Clarks true to size overall, though the Originals crepe-soled styles run a touch roomy and may need a half size down. Overall shape: regular width with a roomy toe box on Originals.
How do Clarks boots fit?
Clarks boots fits slightly large. Desert Boots and Wallabees often fit best a half size down, especially for narrow feet; the crepe sole softens and molds with wear. Shape: roomy toe box, medium-to-wide feel.
How do Clarks dress shoes fit?
Clarks dress shoes fits true to size. Take your usual size; check for available G/wide fittings if you need more room. Shape: regular width, some styles offer wide fittings.
How do Clarks sneakers fit?
Clarks sneakers fits true to size. Order your normal size; casual and Cloudstepper styles run comfortably roomy. Shape: cushioned, roomy fit on Cloudsteppers.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1825
- Origin
- Street, United Kingdom
- Made in
- China, India, Vietnam
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Boots $288–$325
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Urban prep / Ivy, Streetwear