The Inner City's Cliche

The great-grandson of the founder of Clarks, Nathan had an obvious passion for the crepe-soled, suede desert boot that was invented for use of the British military during World War II’s Western Desert Campaign; and he marketed them extensively, building the Clarks brand into the footwear powerhouse it is today in the process. Supremely comfortable and equally stylish, the desert boot is one of the few trends that has stood the test of time. There is no better example of this phenomenon than what has happened to the desert boot recently – experiencing rebirth on the runways of Milan and Paris as well as the streets of the Bronx and Los Angeles. Despite all of the designer reinterpretations, low-budget reproductions and limited-edition collaborations – nothing will ever beat the original. Job well done Mr. Clark.