Clarks Wallabees

Clarks is a classic shoe manufacturer that has been around for quite some time - almost 200 years! It was started in 1825 by two brothers - Cyrus and James Clark. Originally they made rugs and slippers out of sheepskin, but today we know them as one of the worlds most successful global shoe brands.

Throughout most of the company's history shoes were manufactured in Somerset, England. Because the Clark brothers were Quakers, their work ethic made provision for workers' housing, education and leisure activities, which made their company quite efficient and contributed a great deal to its growth. As time went on and production costs dropped in international countries, Clarks moved their production overseas to save money.

Throughout their history, Clarks has created many iconic styles. If you lived through the 70s-90s you might remember the Playdeck sandal. A popular style of sandal, especially for children, it consisted of a flat crepe sole unit, a leather insole, a plain ankle strap and two buckling strap. However, the more popular Clarks Wallabees were introduced in 1965 and have become the most classic comfort shoes and boots that Clarks has ever produced. Uniquely beautiful in design, it is hard to argue with a quality pair of wallabees. A close relative, the Clarks desert boot has also become an international cult classic and is growing in popularity everyday.