Clarks Men's Tilden Free Loafer

I just received my boots in the "beeswax" option, which is a brown leather. I am going to wear them all day today and update my review. But here are some initial thoughts: style and quality: These boots are beautiful, really have that classic, handmade look to them. They are very masculine yet, but not industrial looking, so they would be great in a casual or formal context. The laces are very thin, so long as they don't break this won't matter. Comfort: I followed the recommendations to get them a size smaller, and since I'm a size 12, I got 11. Initially, they have a very weird fit to them. They are a little more snug than I like on the top and sides, and the heel doesn't feel like it is securely in place when I stand in them. This is probably due to having two rows of laces. Reason I'm leaving a review now is because people said you have to "break them in". They are great looking boots so I want them to work, and I don't have much experience with boots so I don't know how they should feel initially. I will update my review later UPDATE: 8/5/2013 The first night I received them, I wore these boots for a night out downtown, where I have to walk down and up a 1/2 mile incline to get to and from my house, as well as probably a mile or two of walking while downtown. First of all, my friends immediately complimented me on how stylish the boots are. The boots seemed to break in and feel great only an hour after using them, contrary to what people said about one week. I am astonished that I like wearing these shoes, since I have a fairly flat arch, wide feet, I had given up on any stylish shoes to wear out, I usually had to wear my running shoes which looked mediocre when out with friends. I love these boots, they truly are classic, stylish, and comfortable. After the entire night of walking, I will say that they felt a little flat and I experienced some minor discomfort standing, but only some tiredness in my feet. No chafing, pain in toes, or anything serious. I recommend wearing some medium thickness wool socks if you are going to be walking a long time, very thin dress socks don't feel that great with these boots. It has been over one week since I got the boots, and I LOVE them, they are too good to be true

Desert Boots and Chukka's have quickly become one of the most popular style of boots over the last couple of years. There are literally hundreds of different options out there if your looking for this style boot and the prices can range from roughly $50 all the way up to $400 dollars. With that being said, Clarks Original Desert Boot is easily one of the best of the bunch especially when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck. I absolutely love this style boot and have over 15 pairs sitting in my closet from companies such as J.Crew, Johnston & Murphy, Frye, Diesel, John Varvatos, Red Wing, Bed:Stu, Original Penguin etc. Out of all the companies I have purchased this style boot from, there are really two that stand out more than the others in regards to getting the most bang for your buck. Those two are Clarks and J.Crew. Both make high quality boots and both keep things simple in regards to the design and that is exactly how I prefer them. Clarks Original Desert Boot is really the epitome of simple design. No flashy cuts of leather, no funky patina's, just a clean design using classic colors and high quality full grain leather or suede. If you think these are comfortable when you first try them on, wait until you have had a pair for 6 months. These boots become like butter on your feet. In all honesty, that is one of the greatest aspects to this style of boot, they break in and become one of the most comfortable pairs of boots you have ever worn. Out of all the boots I own, its my broken in Chukka's and Desert Boots that are the most comfortable. Some of my Clark Desert Boots are over 4 years old and they are still in amazing shape. In fact, as I stated in regards to comfort, they only getter better with age. If you take proper care of them they will last a very long time. Bottom line - Again there are now hundreds of choices out there for this style boot but very few can match Clarks Desert Boots especially when you consider the price. These are easily one of the best deals out there in regards to mens footwear. If your late to the Chukka/Desert Boot game then what are you waiting for? Every man should have at least a couple pairs in his closet. Clarks Desert Boot is a perfect place to start. The Taupe Suede & Brown Suede are the 2 that I recommend the most. They go with practically everything. 5 Stars!!

IDK about the name they have attachted to this shoe. This is a Clarks Nature II in a neutral shade of nubuck. If you're familiar with the Nature II, it's an update of the iconic Natureveldt with an Active Air insert in the sole. This makes it super-cushiony. The stylng is professorial (think: cardigan sweaters!) although the lighter colorway opens uo the sartorial window a bit. I already have the Nature II in the classic black and brown versions. But this one looks a slight bit more modern without changing the styling. About the stying: just classic lines. Its resputation stems from its combination of understatedness and functionality. I wouldn't climb a mountain or attack dusty trails in this shoe. But sliding up to order a latte and cream cheese bagel at the local cafe? Commuting on public transit to an office gig daily? Hitting the bar after work in a blazer and button-down? Just lounging in a fuzzy sweater? yes please. I probably wouldnt rock this with just a t-shirt but a polo or sweater polo would be on-brand, as would an unpretentious sweater, printed flannel, or solid chamois shirt. If you're even considering this shoe you are clearly not a trendmeister. No, you want something iconic but not archaic. There is a newer version of the Natures, the 5 series which attempts to modernize the style with visible stitching and a slightly sleeker footprint. but the outsole is different and there's no full-leather insole like in the Nature II's. I like the Nature 5's but it's doubtful i will ever love them like a Nature II. As long as these are available, I will keep on buying them.

So I finally gave in and bought my first pair of Desert Boots and I gotta say, they've pretty much lived up to the hype. I agonized for a few days deciding on the color and ended up with the taupe suede. Color looks great with jeans or khakis and gets better and better with wear. Size wise I generally wear a 13 shoe (sometimes up to 14 sneaker) and these 13's fit pretty true to size. They are slightly loose, but that seems to have more to do with the simple lacing. I should be note, however, that after wearing them for an entire day I developed painful blisters on my heels. I tried again a few days later, this time with thicker socks, and they felt a little better, but still stiff at the heel. They are so comfortable otherwise that it was not a deal breaker and I bought some heel pads to solve the problem. (I do also have issues at my heels from years of wearing soccer cleats and ice hockey skates so this maybe limited to my jacked up feet ;). The price here on Amazon was unbeatable and I am already planning on getting a second pair!

As a Jamaican I can definitely approve of this. The material is amazing. They can be worn casually and formerly. The size fit perfectly. The leather is authentic. I wore it to Ocho Rios and it was pouring and the shoes didn’t get soaked. Big up Clarks.

I bought my first pair of DBs (in beeswax leather) last year, and just picked up a pair in chocolate-brown suede to add to the rotation. They look great (the rest of my non-dress/athletic shoes have been gathering dust, as I find myself wearing nothing else with jeans or cords), take a beating, fit well (note that if like me you have feet that are wide at the ball, disregard the conventional wisdom about going down a size), and are pretty much barefoot-comfortable. The plantation-crepe soles are amazing - so soft that you can feel a crack in the sidewalk if you pay attention, but surprisingly durable (something about my gait will wear away a cheap rubber heel in a month, but not these), and the weird-looking bright-white will quickly reach something more subdued with normal wear. Clark's customer service is also great - they will replace broken laces free of charge (as long as you have the full style number for your color and size handy - check it inside the show when you get them and write it down somewhere, in case it wears away to illegibility). One thing to note about the comfort if you are new to DBs - what I said above applies after about five to ten wearings. When my first pair was brand new I was sure for a while that I'd been sold a bill of goods about how comfortable DBs are - un-broken-in DBs can HURT. I'm finding the same to be true with my new pair. But if you stick with it you will be amazed how well they break in, and you too will be a convert for life.

I got these boots almost six months ago and I've worn them pretty much every day. I like them a lot, but I've had a few minor problems. I purchased the Oakwood Suede style in a 10 M(my size in Red Wing's/tennis shoes), and they looked great upon arrival and fit perfectly. They were pretty comfy to start out with, but then I put small inserts in and it was much better. They're warm enough too. I live in northern Michigan and it's starting to get cold outside, but these boots keep me warm enough (while wearing wool socks) to stay outside for a few hours. The two problems that I have with the boot are the suede material and the laces. I would definitely recommend getting leather and not suede because it isn't too hard to stain the suede, and suede requires specialized products/methods for cleaning. Also the suede material is pretty flimsy, not as solid looking as in the picture. I have a friend with a pair in Beeswax Leather and his are much sturdier. The laces are cheap. They're like normal flat shoelaces. I wasn't really confident about them at first, but surprisingly they've been able to hold together until just 3 days ago when one snapped on me. They don't sell laces it seems so I'm going to have to try and find laces of similar color elsewhere. The boots aren't bad, but they aren't superb either. I'm satisfied with the purchase I made. I would buy Clarks again, except they'd be leather and the price would have to drop back down to $75.

I purchased the Clark's BushAcre 2 boots shortly after Black Friday and got them for a very affordable $72 after shipping via Amazon. I don't know if I will come up as a verified purchase but I did purchase them. I purchased the BushAcre 2's because I believed in some of the reviews on here that they are essentially the same shoe as the Clarks Desert Boot except for the sole. This is completely false. I own three pairs of the Desert Boot: Grey Suede and Black Leather and wanted to complete my boot collection by purchasing the Beeswax boot. Since the Beeswax BushAcre 2 looks almost identical to the Original Desert Boot, I gambled on the BushAcre 2's due to cost difference. I lost. When I got the BushAcre 2 from Amazon, I immediately felt a size (cut) difference than the Desert Boot. The Bush Acre 2's are more narrow and far less comfortable than the Original Desert Boot. Both shoes run too big. Original Desert Boot about a size big. BushAcre 2 about .5/.75 size too big. I went to the Clark's store in attempts to find the BushAcre 2 to confirm the difference but they said they do not carry them in the store and the BushAcre 2's are strictly "outlet" shoes---due to the cost difference. They also said that the quality of the Original Desert Boot is noticeable. At the time, I thought that was just sales speak but when the next day I returned my BushAcre 2's (got a full refund from Amazon!) and obtained the Original Desert Boot in Beeswax, I could definitely see what they were talking about. I immediately felt the size difference (as noted, the Orginal Desert Boot's run a full size bigger and the BushAcre 2's about .5/.75 size too big. I would only get the BushAcre 2's if I was really limited on spending. They are still a good value if you can get them in the $50-$65 range. In Short: Original Clark's Desert Boot- 5/5 in style, 5/5 in value, 4/5 in comfort, 4.5/5 in quality. runs a size too big. ($120) Clark's Bush Acre 2- 5/5 in style, 4/5 in value, 3/5 in comfort, 3/5 in quality. runs a half size/.75 size too big ($80) I think the BushAcre 2's are a good value if you value style over substance. People could possibly think they are the Original Desert Boots, since they look nearly the same, However, don't be fooled by just the outside of the shoe. After returning the BushAcre 2's I'm so glad I spent the extra $40 on getting the real deal, Original Clark's Desert Boot.

Comfy shoes look good, nice price

comfortable

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