The most popular ugly shoe - Clarks Wallabee

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Clarks Wallabee Review - The clarks wallabee is one of the most well known shoes ever made but what makes it different is the vast array of culture and people and charactors that have made the clarks wallabee so popular. Why are they so popular? They are pretty ugly and a little boring so what is it? I bought a pair to cut in half to see what's inside and to try to figure out what all the clarks wallabee hype is all about.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Clarks History
4:24 - Leather Quality
5:47 - Crepe Outsole Info
6:39 - Interior Material Info
7:04 - Construction Info
7:46 - Moctoe Construction
9:41 - Cut in Half
10:44 - Analysis
11:49 - Are They Worth It?
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@RoseAnvil 8 месяцев назад

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@ashrafawad4794 2 месяца назад

How much?

@billstorm5889 Год назад

My late brother had a funny story about Clark's wallabies. My brother dabbled in real estate in the 1980s , but he was definitely a small fish. He had a meeting with Harry Hemsley the billionaire real estate developer at the Empire State building. My brother was prematurely crippled by degenerating hips and had only a few kinds of shoes he was comfortable with. His wallabies were the most favored. For the meeting, my brother war Italian dress shoes that was hell on Earth for him. When he entered the door and introduced himself, he looked down and noticed that Harry was wearing wallabies. My brother joked that if he knew non-dressed footwear was acceptable then he would have worn his. The meeting degenerated into a 30-minute conversation about wallabies while huge real estate developers and businessmen at the meeting waiting for the conversation to end.

@bidhrohi12 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this.

@damienjeremyweir4543 Год назад

The irony

@michaelcorbidge7914 Год назад

They were evidently wealthy men but did not spot an opportunity to be seized . Generally those who get rich through real estate ain't the go-getter types ; they're the usually non-adventurous types .

@aurtisanminer2827 Год назад

Ha ha ha! That sounds like a situation I could easily find myself in.

@streetteams Год назад

So cool. Good times, that time.

@kathyrussell9610 Год назад

I've been wearing Wallabees since the 60's or 70s. Later I couldn't afford them, but in recent years I have gotten a couple of pairs in different colors. Recently I was wearing them in a McDonald's near where I work, and a young male McD employee came over to complement this old lady's shoes.

@sproutibrown5413 Год назад

Who know knows

@ianturnbow7011 Год назад

How was the quality changed over the decades? I’ve heard mixed things.

@P-Atonement Год назад

@@ianturnbow7011 They were made in Ireland from the 60’s to the’80’s.The company split and Padmore & Barnes stayed in Ireland and Clarks has since ‘84 been made in England,Italy but currently made in India,China,Cambodia, Mexico,Vietnam & Bangladesh. The Wallabees made in Ireland and England are in my the best quality.

@humbletruth1914 Год назад

I've been through 6 pairs and am currently wearing the Bank Robber Clark's Boots

@samueldavis5895 Год назад

They’re absolute trash.

@mikelivid8873 Год назад

Hey Mr. Anvil I work at Clark’s and love wallabees. I always preach to customers about the quality and was scared to watch this video to find out I was wrong. But you reinforced my love for them and the knowledge of the quality. Thank YOU!!!!

@terencejay8845 Год назад

Decades ago, my girlfriend was studying Chiropody/Podiatry at College, UK. The course (three years) included a tour of the Clark's main factory in Street, Somerset to see how good footwear construction could prevent problems. I understand the Street factory is now closed which is a huge shame.

@romeod7549 Год назад

Jamaicans in Brooklyn were rocking these in the early 80s. My older brother had several pairs and then Wu's Ghostface [The Wallabee Champ] really put the battery in the back of these classics during the golden era throwing them on the cover of his solo debut Ironman.

@lordluci8874 Год назад

We still rock them

@jerryrice2752 Год назад

They be the illest mcs in the world today Cappa Raekwon and the RZA So listen to them clear and put the box right near your ear Light your blunts and down your beers Cuz you could never fuck with wutang killa beez

@moncorp1 Год назад

In the early to mid 80s these were worn everywhere. That and high tops were all we wore in high school. Far, far away from brooklyn.

@moneymikz 17 дней назад

But it’d be like…blue n cream

@moneymikz 17 дней назад

@@jerryrice2752s/o Bob James

@ax_a-ix6275 Год назад

What most important about these shoes that it is Walter White favorite shoe, he wore them throughout all 5 seasons of the Breaking Bad.

@fizroynelson Год назад

That’s the least interesting thing about this shoe. Who cares about some imaginary person when real events formed the history of the shoe. Are you by any chance a child?

@Shoey Год назад

I care.

@danielg5824 Год назад

@@fizroynelson random history bums < Waltah white

@Chiefslapahoe69 Год назад

Yeah mr. White! Yeah science!

@michaelwarner5754 Год назад

@@fizroynelson People like you are the problem with social media. No matter the subject matter or how insignificant it may be, you respond with stupid crap.

@GuerillaRadio848 Год назад

Wallabees are timeless, it’s just a shame that Clark’s Originals in general have gone up in price so much over the last 5-10 years. It’s good to know that they are still made to a good standard though.

@splashchronicles7144 Год назад

It's simple my guy or girl idk. The Jamaican market for Clarks has risen tremendously in the past 10- 15 years. Pretty much everyone here is wearing them, you or old. I'm not sure but I think Jamaica is the biggest market for them and may be what is affecting the prices.

@DasJaegar Год назад

@@splashchronicles7144 You are spot on, Clark's get free marketing from Jamaicans and the diaspora. There is even songs dedicated to the shoes.

@anointedone5154 Год назад

Vybz kartel made clarks price went up in Jamaica

@qetuoification Год назад

Find an outlet store near you, they're like half price.

@MrDanielSolano007 Год назад

Astoflex - Italian company that makes exactly same shoes as Clark’s with crepe sole. Fraction of the price

@asifwilliams3413 Год назад

The Jamaican community has never stopped wearing these. Young cobblers make exceptional copies of all the classic Clark's designs. Clark's had shut down some of their factories recently.

@adrianveidt4344 9 месяцев назад

Hey I know this is an old comment but are there any Jamaican cobblers who make these and can ship internationally? Feel free to PM

@liltrina4 5 месяцев назад

A lot of the celebrities he used as examples are Jamaican or Jamaican descent.

@hexum9449 Год назад

I love how you show the history of shoes. I never would have known this shoe had such an interesting history. I would have just thought it was another random shoe designed by a nameless person in a huge company.

@derrickjenkins6322 Год назад

I’ve been wearing Clark’s wallabees since 1990 back home in Philly! I still have like 6 pairs and still love them!! Glad my style has never changed

@spek-27 Год назад

I just bought a new pair at a spot down on 15th & Chestnut a few months ago.

@PaulTaylor-zk6ct Год назад

Love the content and educating people about Clarks. I am of Jamaican descent and Clarks have always been with me. They are timeless classics I can sit on a pair for 2 years or more and they still look the part and the new colours with the weaver they are the only shoe I wear.

@leonpalmer2429 Год назад

Clarks wi prefer

@stefan2serb Год назад

Erribody affi ahks weh mi get mi clarks

@schaftsson7392 Год назад

Yea, Wu-Tang clan type of shoes 👞

@pololoco7958 Год назад

Finally!!! A shoe i can really relate to... I'm from Jamaica so u know we were colonized by the English... So we've grown to see all ppl of stature wear these shoes... Its In The Top 3 Shoes worn in Jamaica all day everyday any day u can see someone wearing clarkes we have persons who only wear clarkes we have songs about clarkes here... I wore mine 2 nights ago same wallabee just the high tops... Love the videos keep em coming...

@Officialbailaz Год назад

Don't forget the tooth brush ina back pocket🗣

@dx7354 Год назад

Kartel:True me say Clarke's everybody wah one

@robomania6164 Год назад

Toothbrush and eraser 🇯🇲 still have mi desert from 2010 still ah touch road

@Officialbailaz Год назад

@@robomania6164 absolute legend man

@mrrreddy8067 Год назад

Don’t forget y’all literally will kill for them as well like a bunch of savages. One love Jamaica.

@ElectricBlobz Год назад

I really like the pivot you're taking with the videos and how much research you (or you and your team :) ) do to actually make the video interesting and informative outside of the raw examination/deconstruction of the shoe.

@miltonbates6425 Год назад

The Clark's "Weaver" shoe is one of my favorites. It's an underrated model in the Clark's lineup, with the Desert Boots and Wallabees domimating their marketing.

@Conrad45 Год назад

Honestly like the look of the weaver better. Are they true to size?

@miltonbates6425 Год назад

@@Conrad45 I size up a half-size on Weavers.

@enjoythesilence902 Год назад

@@Conrad45 My experience. Same pair of socks, no extra footbeds/insoles. UK-made NB991 size us10½ = US-made NB997 size us10, similar to Clarks Weaver Boot (high) size44(size uk9½G, us10½M on the label) Edit: My Weaver (low) size us10½ is slightly longer than the Weaver Boot (high) size us10½. Idk why.

@TommyTee97 Год назад

@@Conrad45 in my experience with wallabee styled Clark's half size down is best. especially if you'll wear it long term.

@jayjay66111 Год назад

@@Conrad45 Half a size down on Weavers for me.

@michaelbarrett7912 Год назад

Really appreciate the fact that you focus on each detail of the construction and provide explanations. Can definitely see it helping when I go to buy shoes that will last a long time. Love your videos!

@jeremylewis8801 Год назад

This is a truly excellent video. I really appreciate how well researched it is and how knowledgeable the host is. A real expert and coniesseur!

@theelectricant98 Год назад

Loving the little history lessons in these videos, really adds a whole nother dimension and appeal to the great stuff you're already doing. Stuff like this and your recent military boots episodes have been my favorites!

@TheGroundBeef Год назад

alright, i love these films, love seeing the shoes and history etc. but i absolutely love the cat chilling on the box! he/she is just hanging out like "hey i want to be here too!"

@GB-gi9by Год назад

I have at least 20 pairs of Clark’s in my collection, one of my favourites is the Clark’s Wallabee Ridge(Caravan) and still rock a pair regularly that I bought in 2012, just imagine wearing clouds on your feet they are that comfortable. I love how they are so engrained in culture in the U.K. generally that it seems like you’re missing out if you don’t own at least a pair of wallabee or weaver tbh

@Fosified Год назад

Thanx for this! I was surprised to see these in shoes stores over the past 2 years or so. Good to see them making a comeback!

@oliverriezebos Год назад

You're very consistent lately, love it

@heavyjammingreviews3633 Год назад

Cool video about one of my favorite shoes. One group you left out of your history is the hippie/freak scene from the late 60s / early 70s up until the late 80s hacky-sack / deadhead / pothead scene. My Dad used to wear them when I was born into the Lawrence, Kansas, hippie world of 1970, and had them on when marching on DC against the war in Vietnam. I started wearing them, along with growing my hair out and smoking way too much of the kind, around '86, hanging out on the smoker's corner of my high-school. Caught eye of them because a lot of the older freaks I was trying to emulate wore wallabees. The stitching also made for a great hacky sack catch. The sole used to stick to the hot tar in the heat of the Northern Virginia summer and build little gooey pearls at the bottom. I remember the stitching disolving after heavy use and at one point threading a paper clip through the holes to keep the tip together.

@JB-js4xi Год назад

Yes!

@darrensoria3014 Год назад

I'm in NOVA, so good to know that these shoes won't work well in the summer..

@Soundsop2 Год назад

I have over 20 pairs of wallabees. Definitely my favorite shoes. I've always liked the wallabee boot over the low tops. Like stated in the video the only drawback is the way the sole is narrower than the upper. You can roll your ankle fairly easy if not careful.

@mlkmwr Год назад

Came for the shoes reviews... Stayed for the cat! Awesome analysis and always find the answer to my shoe related questions. Love the Channel !

@darrenhall7454 Год назад

That was an education, thank you. I’m from the UK, home of Clarks and CFStead and I had no idea how popular the Wallabies were and still are. I think I might look at getting a pair. 👍

@hotstepper8420 Год назад

Jamaican street and music culture has had the largest popularity boost on these shoes, also the Clark's Dessert boots.

@justinafrika7860 Год назад

I’ve had this shoe in a low-key-Adidas-stitching charcoal version for about 12 years. Loads of style acknowledgement has come our way in this metro. Worn just twice in all those years, I’ve worn these shoes on three social occasions in recent weeks and they’ve received loads of love. I’m astonished, I simply never thought of them as a stylish choice.

@abrown2560 Год назад

The crepe soles on my Clarks boots fell off before I had a chance to wear them. I had them stored in a closet for over a year and couldn't believe it when they fell apart. I bought a can of contact cement and stuck the soles back on. I looked online for information and found that other people had the same experience with the soles. Turns out mine were made in China. In the 70s I used to buy wallabee-style shoes that were made in Poland. They were inexpensive and virtually indestructible. I'm hoping my repair job will last a long time as these Clarks cost around $150.

@JustPeaceLoveAndKindness Год назад

I had a pair in the late 70s, and remember it as the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Love to try another pair so many years later. Thanks for the breakdown.

@kristavthatsme3178 Год назад

I had a pair of these shoes back in the mid 70's and absolutely loved them! I wasn't the only kid that had them as they were the popular shoe in these Cali streets along with the Earth Shoe. Back then, you didn't have as many styles of shoes to choose from but that was ok. We all pretty much wore the same thing and that was a cool way to bond with your peers. Cool video! It brought back some fond memories of childhood. ✌🏾🙏🏾❤

@colmcgillveray1010 Год назад

The UK brand YOGI make shoes very similar to the the earth shoe! Same sole and everything!

@Yardhop Год назад

As a Jamaican I can say that the Desset Boot and the wallabies are the .ost popular mens shoe all ages. It also one of mine.

@kevinbrook7033 Год назад

Love your videos man, even when I'm not interested in the shoe itself they are still fascinating to watch.

@evankurdi6646 Год назад

I used to work at a very busy Clark's outlet and occasionally people would come in to buy a fuck ton of wallabees and desert boots to resell to people. Some people got super super uptight when we didn't have the model or colorway they wanted, or were annoyed we had so few models of the "Clark's Originals" bc they didn't understand how an outlet store works. I had heard of the shoes before in fashion trends, but had no clue how crazy people went over these until I started working there.

@kylepowell1416 Год назад

I’m guessing they usually wanted black or dark brown

@marcristiano Год назад

Jamaicans national shoe

@noeyes6151 Год назад

What? Im going to find my national shoe, I didn't know that was a thing👍

@DancehallExplorer 5 месяцев назад

Lol it’s serious business 😅

@intellectualmagician1247 Год назад

Hey man, absolutely love the content. I think something interesting you could do related to the sneaker stuff would be a comparison between fakes and genuine shoes. Just how bad/good is the fake stuff?

@tylerhailey8478 Год назад

This was really interesting. We actually sell Clark’s at my workplace, so to know they’re both a higher quality and have a cool history makes me want to buy a pair and easier to sell them!

@MrMartyn1212 Год назад

Wore desert boots as a child ,raved the 90s in a red pair of wallabies and got a new revised pair now with a vibram sole and gore tex 😊classic og footwear timeless

@coppliable Год назад

Just ordered the black Horweens and cant wait to get them, tyvm for the video dawg

@Nahthatcantbe Год назад

We have the same design is South Africa but they are named grasshoppers🔥they are kinda timeless here and usually preferred for school uniform..

@stirfryjedi Год назад

Hey weston, super hyped for this! I'm currently wearing a pair of wallabies from goodwill, the older style that's a bit lower cut. I'm not a huge fan of how chunky they made the refresh version, it's going to be a sad day when these ones wear out.

@notmbr Год назад

damn we getting the Heisenberg drip 🥵🥵

@Nickporter17 Год назад

I love you have so much fun doing this. I've seen you cut at leave 4 dozen shoes and I still have fun too.

@sparks5063 Год назад

I’ve had a pair of Wallabees for at least 15 years (black leather) and they’re still in almost perfect condition other than the sole being dirty, I find that a lot of hair and lint seems to stick to it, but still super comfortable.

@dunksbt6001 Год назад

Been to Jamaica a number of times, this is and has been, one of the most popular shoes there for a long time, they love them…

@akj1919 Год назад

In South Africa, the Grasshopper shoe (which looks identical to the Clarks Wallabee) is immensely popular in the middle class “Cape Flats” communities. My dad has always owned a pair, and I used to wear the all black leather version as school shoes many years ago. This video brought back fond memories… I’m going to buy a new pair for old time’s sake.

@zhaneabrahams2406 Год назад

Yes it is sir.here in south africa we love the shoe

@SenzoSimelane Год назад

Grasshopper makes money hand over fist, especially with the school going kids

@kamranshaukat6024 3 месяца назад

This is the most impressive shoe review I’ve ver seen . You have such indepth wealth of knowledge

@JWMontoya 5 месяцев назад

I wonder if the foam has always been in the outsole. I've had several pairs 10-15 years ago and recently bought another pair. Newer pair seems lighter than before and the outsole feels harder.

@widespreadian Год назад

I’d love to see a comparison to the padmore & Barnes version. They are the original manufacturer of these and still make them in Europe.

@KevinRamos-zp6oh Год назад

Would love to see a comparison to the Padmore & Barnes take on their wallabee. Love the fit and construction on them compared to my Clark’s and super intrigued on a deep look into what exactly separates the two!

@kylepowell1416 Год назад

A lot….A lot of Jamaicans are going to be watching this. They are great shoes tho and Clarks truly is a great brand that makes brilliant shoes, especially the Originals. They’ve been a part of our culture for decades. I’m looking at a pair as I type this and almost every Jamaican male has had or has at least one pair in his lifetime. Great video and thanks for the history lesson

@MrBoJangles Год назад

Highly recommend Padmore and Barnes. They were the original makers of the wallabies for Clarks until, I think and I could be wrong, the early 2000s. They called theirs The Original Boot p404.

@leandracohen4047 Год назад

There is also a brand called British Walker

@ruthe6017 Год назад

Good to know, the last pair I brought from Clarks were rubbish

@MatCendana Год назад

Clarks were _the_ most coveted shoes when I was a teenager in Malaysia in the 70s. During that time, only those who were working (certainly not teens) and earning a minimum certain income could afford Clarks. There was a certain snobbish attitude, and many would proudly inform (unasked) "These are Clarks". And they certainly wouldn't leave these outside the house. Decades later, I now have three pairs of Clarks. The latest being a suede Jaxen Low, bought when they were on offer. Clarks may not be "the best", but they certainly offer a lot of value for money.

@MrCasperChew Год назад

Just got a pair of cola wallabees at 1utama for rm369.. they’re not available on website and im in love with the quality

@therealdeal3672 Год назад

Congratulations on the Rose Anvil boots! They look badass! Went through two or three pairs of Wallabee shoes in the early 1970s. I had forgotten that they were made by Clarks, a brand I have many pairs, of various styles, currently. Part of the reason I went through the Wallabees is because I was a growing, active tween and teen. I remember my toe going through the tip of one pair. And those rubber crepe soles wore out pretty fast. Mine were the darker brown. Very cool to learn the history of them and to have a newfound appreciation for them and how they're made. They definitely didn't used to be considered high-end and were not as costly relative to an average shoe as they are now. I have a number of pairs of Clarks and I have not paid $160 for any of them. Wouldn't go back to the Wallabee style now. But it was very cool to learn about them! Thanks!

@THunsaker Год назад

Great video! I would love to see you do one on twisted x shoes.

@hereforit2347 Год назад

Lots and LOTS of casual shoes had crepe soles in the 70s. They were especially widely used on women’s wedgies which were EXTREMELY popular at the time. That squishy, gummy material was everywhere.

@madams8632 Год назад

I had a pair of Beeswax brown ones in College. Rose is absolutely right around the narrow foot. I don't consider my feet that wide. But I would notice that instability when picking up the pace. They're definitely a casual/formal use shoe.

@2drealms196 Год назад

With inflation hitting presumably all shoe companies I have to wonder if we should be on the lookout for some companies sneakily cutting material/manufacturing costs in existing product lines to maintain a sticker price. I'd rather have a shoe sticker price go up to meet the new realities of higher materials costs rather than sneakily cutting corners to maintain the same sticker price. But I understand business realities don't always make that possible, since consumers are price sensitive. If you think you might need a shoe in the next 6-12 months maybe now is a good time to buy, as some inventory on store shelves may still reflect pre-2022 inflation price increases an/or material cost/quality reductions. In a year from now I'd be suspicious of shoes still maintaining the same price as in 2021, they probably cut material costs somewhere.

@MoonAndMidnight Год назад

I work in a shoe store and we've slowly been getting new shoes in for the fall/winter 2022 collection and I am noticing a change already. For men's shoes, two brands who have been making leather shoes with full leather on the inside now have this weird leather/fabric mix. Where the material looks like leather but surface feels weirdly fuzzy (not suede). Sure, brands have made shoes with a leather and fabric mix lining before but that would mostly be seen in spring/summer collections with fabric at the toe for breathability. Again, The phenomenon I'm talking about is for fall/winter shoes, where breathability is much less of a priority. I'll have to see how much of the new collection does this.

@richieh7476 Год назад

Meanwhile Jordan brand is both cranking up the price AND using worse materials at this point

@botany500kojak Год назад

I had a pair of these Wallabee's that I bought in 1999. I wore them for 4 years then stored them. They were still in great condition, bar the sole, when I sold them on eBay for $10 six months ago. Looking at this video, I can tell you there was a difference from then and now. The sole was solid crepe and there was no sponge.

@orbispictus6127 Год назад

How about shoes made with recycled material?

@orbispictus6127 Год назад

@@botany500kojak I'm curious, if you sold them and did not cut them apart to examine, how would you know the sole was solid crepe?

@pudingass Год назад

Awesome vids man, talking about suede please try puma suede in the next vids.

@alwaystheone Год назад

I got the Wally story. In the 2000s the 1980s were the throwbacks and Wallabees were still selling in every retail sneaker store. I still have them today in good condition and great quality.

@scalwi Год назад

I'd be curious to see you review the wallabees made by Padmore & Barnes, a company that used to manufacture the shoe for Clarks but now is independent.

@theelectricant98 Год назад

Bumping this!

@vanrochaway7583 Год назад

@@theelectricant98 seconded

@Corwinwill Год назад

They definitely aren’t the same quality as before

@PamelaD963 Год назад

Where Clark’s “borrowed” the Weaver style from . The padmore and Barnes version being superior IMO. Would love to see them both being cut open to compare .

@ruzziasht349 Год назад

They're p204s Suede Derby's and not Wallabees, I do wish people on the internet would use facts just once in a while.

@williamjensen8849 Год назад

Please review the Clark’s desert mali It’s a high top version of the desert boot that was discontinued for some reason. I would like to know why. It took me a while, but I was able to find a pair in the beeswax leather in my size in good condition. Why I like them compared to the normal desert boots: Even though they only have a couple of inches more leather up top, they have 6 eyeholes instead of 2. This lets you wear them a little tighter like a boot The leather overall feels heavier and stronger There is a second piece of leather on the heel that goes all the way up and gives you a pull tab, I want to know if it’s truly a second layer or just tucked inside like a lot of shoes you’re done There’s still no shank in it, but I think this variant of the shoe keeps all the things I like about the normal desert boot; the super slim toe box, the overall slim construction, the crepe sole, the nice leather, and makes it look and feel more like a real boot (still a casual boot)

@dw3557 Год назад

Really good video. One question though, did you really have to cut the shoes?

@FastRedPonyCar 8 месяцев назад

I'm considering getting another pair of these and after having watched a lot of your videos, decided to see if you had one for the Wallabee's... of course... Glad to see that you feel they're a quality product. I had a pair that I wore the hell out of back in the 90's during middle/highschool (EVERYONE wore them) and we would always clown on the guys who had the fresh clean pairs without that nice dark patina that they get as you wear them. Eventually mine had gotten enough oil and grease stains on them from working on cars that I tossed them and got another pair in college that I wore for another 4 or so years and after getting a job with the government, I tossed them as I wore sneakers or boots out and dress shoes to work. Now I'm working in a more casual environment and those mid green suede colored ones are calling my name pretty hard.

@theodoreolson8529 Год назад

I was wearing these as a high school student in the mid 70's. Nobody thought twice about them, just a comfortable shoe. 10:35 I would like to dispute the Cut Centered Score of 9.9

@justsomeguy5470 Год назад

10:05 is the correct time stamp

@kdel4272 Год назад

Padmore and Barnes used to manufacture these shoes for clarks back the 70s. Now the make their own versions of them, the p204. Maybe you can cut open the sioux grasshoppers and the P&B p204s and see how they stack up against the clarks wallabees.

@spideyguy2303 10 месяцев назад

What is sizing like for these? I am size 12 with a widish foot are they true to size or should I size up?

@carilynjurgeson6178 Год назад

These were the most coveted shoes when I was a kid. I had no idea they were that expensive and still available. Thanks for the history on them.

@ryanawesome69 Год назад

You mentioned Wu-Tang, and showed Raekwon wearing them, but neglected to mention or show Ghostface Killah, the Wally Champ. He has so many raps about his Wallabees and how he customizes them by dyeing them himself. I think he even has a skit on Raekwon’s first solo album. I mean, a lot of people wear them, but they’re a way of life for Ghost 👐🏽

@carmennc Год назад

Ghostface Killer's Ironman album cover has the dyed Wallabees. Yes, the skit is at the beginning of Raekwon's Glaciers on Ice.

@VitaminVision Год назад

@@carmennc "blue and cream"

@michaelford1124 Год назад

i believe busta rhymes also wears them in his song "woo-haa"

@swin3541 Год назад

Wallabee Champ, not an official album more of a ep/mixtape but Ghostface forever reps the Wallabee

@MrRamsayKid Год назад

Appreciate the legendary hip hop knowledge

@astral_plane_crash Год назад

You should cut a pair of Padmore and Barnes P204's next. Better wallabees made in Ireland.

@colmcgillveray1010 Год назад

^^^^This^^^^

@user-wd1ct4bd8h 8 месяцев назад

I've had a few pairs of clarks over the years. Super comfy and nice materials overall but I just can't do the narrow sole, looks very goofy. Is there any kind of benefit to having the upper hang over the edge of the sole?

@lordbiscuitthetossable5352 Год назад

Any recommendations for running shoes for women? Birthday shopping for mother. Thanks for the video! I seen Clark’s around but not sure if I ever wore them

@keithquang9169 Год назад

I’ve been a part time sales associate at a Clark’s outlet for a bit over a year now and only about a month ago did I get my first dessert boot (the black vegan leather) and I can see what the hype about it is. Going to order the Pokémon collab today!

@masonreed6845 Год назад

vegan leather :(

@leshanejunior3515 Год назад

If they make a Pikachu that would be great

@Rookiereece Год назад

It's disgusting that my first thought after seeing a random shoe was 'Breaking Bad' it really is consuming

@xlartanislx Год назад

I found a pair of goretex clarks after watching this video. I have always been eyeing a pair but this video sold me on them. The pair that i bought have a vibram sole and the inside is lined with a type of wicking material. The leather isnt one piece stitched in the middle either.

@royjones1120 Год назад

Let me start by saying that I really enjoy your videos, I find them very Informative and entertaining. I'm 64 and have owned 4 Deserts, 3 Walllabees and a pair of Clark's sandals (they don't die) and I now intend to own a pair of special edition Clark's that celebrate the long-lasting relationship between the island nation of Jamaica and Clark's footwear, which I believe goes back to the 60's. In Jamaica it might be called a status symbol between the real, everyday Jamaicans to own a pair of Clark's footwear. As far back as I can remember, only the coolest Jamaicans wore Clarks boots (booties in Jamaica) and shoes, like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh and Bob Marley (just to name a few). I'm happy to be of Jamaican parentage and have always felt "cool" in my Clarks!

@Lord_Mad_Dog Год назад

there is a shoe thats really similar to these called the padmore and barnes p204 that seems to be made equally as well or better because theyre hand lasted and hand stitched with the same style of crepe outsole. i would be really interested in seeing them cut in half before i make a decision on which one i should get, because even though these seem to be good quality the fact that its not a true moccasin makes me a bit hesitant to spend that much since i would for sure be looking to resole them once they wear out

@niftyhorsowitz4494 Год назад

I recently bought a pair of Wallabees but returned them and got a pair of Padmore and Barnes p204s. A couple of other things to note about Padmore and Barnes vs Wallabees is that the Padmore and Barnes do not have that narrow sole thing going on. The crepe extends past the sides of the shoe. In addition, the primary reason I returned the Clarks was that they were too narrow. I had a pair of Wallabees about 7-8 years ago and they were much wider than the newer version of the Wallabee. From what I read, they changed the design within the past few years, making them more narrow whereas the Padmore and Barnes are the original slightly wider design. I had the two shoes side by side, and the Padmore and Barnes seemed higher quality.

@user-oi5tl6eb2d Год назад

Padmores also have extra leather inside the shoe and much better insole, in clarks it's cheap and even not leather

@brianagee2790 Год назад

I have two hair, the p204 and another in boot form. Love em

@ruzziasht349 Год назад

@@niftyhorsowitz4494 Padmore and Barnes p204s are an abomination and have zero style credibility - of course if you're over 40 then I guess those kind of things don't bother you when looking for a comfortable orthopedic shoe with elasticated laces. hahaha

@ruzziasht349 Год назад

@@user-oi5tl6eb2d no one, and I do mean no one, has any interested in the views of a RuSSian at the moment,

@assgrass Год назад

as a fashion weeb I really loved seeing his fresh, but genuine appreciation for the cultural impact/history of this shoe, rose anvil doesn’t miss

@wonton6227 Год назад

Really enjoyed this video!

@Pdraver333 Год назад

I wore them almost exclusively from the mid 70's through mid 80's. When I first bought them, they were made in Ireland and sold for about $35. I got a pair a few years ago, but I haven't worn them much. Not quite as much support as I'd like, now being an old guy. I think I'll try again.

@ChillManilaDrives Год назад

What I don't like with Clarks is they released cheaper low quality versions of the classics like the Desert boots and Wallabees, I mistakenly bought that instead of the Wallabees, and it was just bad

@orbispictus6127 Год назад

really? How can we tell the difference if it's not about price?

@ChillManilaDrives Год назад

@@orbispictus6127 different model name, but I bought it in store when I didn't know much about shoes (maybe 10 years ago)

@orbispictus6127 Год назад

@@ChillManilaDrives just did some research. I think you probably got a pair of Clarks Shacre. They are pretty the same and Shacre are much cheaper.

@ChillManilaDrives Год назад

@@orbispictus6127 might be the Stinton. Can't check since I threw them out already, really bad quality

@ryanvas6 Год назад

I had a small resell shop in the northwest. I sold vintage clothing, Streetwear and highend designer clothes. Also sold sneakers. I posted these on my business account Instagram story maybe 2/3 years ago, asking if they were cool, or if people liked them at all. Literally everyone said they were garbage. I knew the history the shoe had with hip hop culture, mainly Wu-Tang and MF Doom wearing them. I had no idea they were making a comeback. I thought they were great. I still own a pair of Desert Boots. Great casual boots.

@partytoy1 Год назад

love how your cat is just chilling on the Clark's boxes a won't go anywhere. :)

@OEHNE3000 3 месяца назад

46, from germany and I wear the wallabee around 25 Jears, allmost every day and I have a big love for this shoe. Timeless design and very comfortable. Last week came my latest one in black leather. I have 3 - 5 pair here and rock them in rotation. You only need a pair of wallabees and a pair of chucks in your life. Big love for these. ❤

@mollyfilms Год назад

I worked at Clark’s HQ around 12 years ago just before they went down. I filmed for their internal communications and conferences. It’s a fantastic company and their knowledge of shoes is unrivalled I’m my opinion. Just a real shame the management took some very bad decisions and are now owned by the Chinese.

@hoodzspiderman 6 месяцев назад

yes，the li ning company bought them and the wallabee price in china (im chinese)is 3 times higher. i hate li ning😢😢😢

@P-Atonement Год назад

I couldn’t believe that you didn’t know how influential Clark’s and the Wallabee are as well as The Desert Boot and Desert Treks. Also the Wallabee has not recently gotten popular.They have been popular since the 70’s ,and thanks in large part to Wu Tang (most notably Ghostface) Wallabees in the early 90’s became a staple in hip hop fashion.

@masonreed6845 Год назад

bro you should have waited like 3 mins further into the video before commenting lmfao

@truthdude8849 Год назад

Jamaicans made them popular in NY in the 80s henc Wu, Biggie, and Slick Rick weraing them

@VincentVader Год назад

My dad loved those shoes. I had a pair when I was a kid & loves them. Then I grew to a size 15 4E & sadly they don't make my size. Thats pretty much the story of life.

@InGrindWeCrust2010 Год назад

What's the difference between the Wallabee Original and the Shacre? Just a thinner sole on the latter? Are they not as thick?

@a.k9072 Год назад

very ugly cat

@shuno_music Год назад

What do I do if I buy a pair of boots that are Keens, a half size larger than my normal size, AND the wide version but the toe box is STILL too narrow and causes serious pain??

@hunnycat1342 Год назад

Are suede wallabees waterproof? Will it get wet in heavy rain? Or should I not get my wallabees wet at all?

@mars23air Год назад

I love how much you like these shoes. Even the shoe world needs it's feel good stories.

@iveheardenuff3752 Год назад

Great video family. This is my all time favorite casual shoe...real talk.Salute👊🏿

@ChefDuane 3 месяца назад

Wallabees were all the rage when I was in High School. Especially low top Wallabees. I'm 65 and was in HS '73-'77 in SoCal. Low top Wallabees, 501's, Hawaiian Shirt and Puka Shell choker with a roach clip clasp. Stylin'!!!

@abethornton5963 Год назад

Have you seen or have any future plans of testing W.C. Russell Moccasin Company boots?

@whykid Год назад

Any advice on the US sizing? Do they run true to size or do they run bigger or smaller? (compared to say, Nikes)

@shawnsteed4140 Год назад

I love Wallabees, I own 4 pairs of Wallabees and planning to buy more. Wallabees are my favorite shoes in the world, I personally would trade all of my Jordans in for a pair of dope Wallabees any day😁

@Kudusole Год назад

actually learnt so much from your videos, Did not know that Clarks moctoes are built like that!

@pewpew9193 Год назад

I have an old pair of Clark Wallabies & they're made a bit different. They have removable leather insoles & the uppers are stitched to the outsole. They're also made out of a dark, full grain leather. Is that how all the older pairs were made, or do I have some weird prototypes or something?

@Iseekoutthetrails Год назад

I love these Boots, wore then as a teenager here in The Arizona Deserts.

@loveistheanswer1228 Год назад

Great video! I just bought the wallabees navy sashiko stitch boot and it is the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. It also looks great and I get asked all the time where I bought them. I'm deffo buying some other wallabees styles 😀