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Dave has had a bit of a thing for boots for a while – he always seems to be picking them up when we’re out shopping but we’ve struggled to find the right pair. I think in part as he didn’t really know what he wanted to wear them with, he didn’t have a specific purpose in mind for them. He just knew he wanted some boots. Anyway, too smart, too casual, too boring, too expensive – nothing seemed to fit the bill. When I was offered the chance for him to try out a pair of Clarks Original Desert Boots I jumped at it, obviously! I’m not sure we’d ever have picked them up off the shelf if I’m honest but when they arrived and Dave tried them on I was really impressed – the look great on him! Far better on his foot than on the shelf if you see what I mean.
We spend a lot of our time in Clarks. When you’ve got three kids with perpetually growing feet it’s a regular trip out. Colette was adamant that all the kids first shoes came from Clarks. I’m pretty sure it’s a shared memory of everyone from their childhood, going into Clarks and having your feet measured before you got your school shoes. Nowadays they measure your feet with an iPad. Pretty fancy. I rather wish they’d measure mine!
More recently Colette has a had a real thing for some of their shoes. I can’t say I’ve been completely sold, but she knows what she wants. When she mentioned I could get some boots I wasn’t overly bothered. However a look on the website revealed some nice looking footwear. I chose from the selection of Clarks Original Desert Boots.
When the box arrived I had a quick look and the first thing that hit me was the smell. Leather. I love the smell of leather. Colette looked in from the kitchen to find me huffing my new boots! I looked like a horse with a posh feed bag! They smell fantastic. If you like leather. The second thing I noticed was how soft that leather is. Really soft. You know when you get new shoes and they rub for a while as you wear them in? That will not be happening with these. Wearing them feels like they’re already worn in. (They look slightly worn in too) The soles are very soft. So they’ll grip like Colette on a handbag in Selfridges! (“You’ve got to put it down now love. The security guards are beginning to circle!”) I think they may wear down quickly though, as that’s usually the trade off between grip and longevity.
Looks wise they’re smart without being overly dressy. You could easily wear them doing the weekly shop without looking over dressed then go straight to one of the many many children’s parties that dominate my weekends. (They’d be just as gorgeous on a night out should we ever have one!) I really like them. I’m off for a quick sniff now.
(It’s worth keeping an eye on www.voucherbin.co.uk for discounts on Clarks shoes too – every little helps right?)
*We were sent the boots free of charge for the purposes of review however all thought and opinions remain our own*
They look like great solid but smart boots and a really good colour too. He scrubs up alright doesn't he!? x
Not bad at all lol 😉 x
Going off to show daddy now! He's always moaning he can't find anything to go with blue jeans!
They look fab! Never really consider Clarks for adult shoes for some reason, but looks like it's worth a look!!! x
They look great! I love them and would love hubby to wear them too! Not sure he would though. They do womans ones too!
Haha, love the heel click photo. A pure moment of blogger inspiration. I'm pretty funny about boots myself, I've got one pair which I've had for 4 years but never seen another pair I really like. Give me my Cons or Vans any day haha 🙂
Dave is very similar to you – he loves his sneaks but every now and again they just don't cut the mustard do they x
Love that last photo ! #TriedandTested
You wouldn't believe how many times I had to make him do it to get the shot – he was getting fed up 😉
These are really nice. He looks as though as he likes them! #TriedandTested
Very smart – I love brown shoes/boots on men #TriedTested
Oh those are some snazzy boots! My husband would really like them (he also likes the smell of leather!). Great review. #TriedTested
Love these and they look great, my hubby would never wear shoe that aren't black though!
I really like those and I am not a Clarks fan usually. Love the handbag grip reference too 🙂
Love that last photo! I love dessert boots on blokes but I doubt Clarkes do a size 15 that my husband would need!
We did the desert boots review too, my husband is a little obsessed with them. Pete already has these and I can tell you, they will last forever!
#Tried/Tested
The last picture made me lol! Seems like he enjoyed being the model ha.
A very nice pair of boots – I may send the Mr to Clarks x
They look great, my hubby would love them.
Those boots look fantastic! I love the colour and that last photo. hehehe
He looks very pleased with his new boots.
These are the type of styles partner loves. Might have to let him have a read once he's back from work xx
They look great, like the colour and style!
They do look good, and great that they're soft and comfy, too. Loving the heel click 🙂
"He just knew he wanted some boots."
I can relate haha! they look really nice, stylish withought being too 'dad' Must show them to my OH and see if I get more than a grunt haha #triedtested
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I never think of looking in Clarks for shoes for myself or my oh, I see it as a place for the kids haha. These look lovely though – I may have to show these to Jack and see what he thinks! xx #triedtested
I've been buying shoes myself from Clarks in part because of the wider fits but they have some gorgeous women's shoes. I woudn't have thought of look for men's their either till we got these!
The boots look great! They seem like they are really good quality. I love a nice pair of leather boots. I love your last picture 🙂 K x #tried&tested
They look a great pair of boots, been years since I wore desert boots, might take a look at these.
They look really smart with jeans which is a great thing for versatility.
Those look smart. My other half never seems interested in footwear beyond a pair for work and trainers #triedandtested
Love love love desert boots! Your husband really suits them! #triedandtested
Doesn't he! I'm not sure I'd ever have chosen them but we're converted!
I love those! Very stylish.
I do love Dave's posts lol. Are you really that bag with handbags Colette? 😉
As for the boots, I really like them, and they do seem as if they would work for dress up or dress down days.
Erm, I might be . . .
This look great, I do love Clarks shoes
Ha! Love that photo at the end- awesome! The boots do look good, and I have to say Clarks have always lasted well for us x x
I'm glad the picture is getting lots of love – he was really fed up with my trying to take it 😉
Hahaha really funny. I love his writing! Very typical man 😉 not really bothered about shoes but quite happy with them afterwards! Love the last picture too. Great idea!
they look very trendy even though simple at the same time