Selling Clarks shoes since 1948

— We measure in our store using a Clarks hand gauge. This measuring device was actually invented by the Clarks team back in the first half of the 1900’s. For this reason Clarks children’s shoes are really standard size on length and come in 4 width fittings ranging from an E, which is very narrow to a H, which is very wide. Clarks were early shoe fitting pioneers, supplying children’s shoes in different width fittings and half sizes since the 1900’s. To this day their children’s range focuses on fit, incorporating growing room and practical child friendly features.

— The Daisy range from Clarks has proved to be extremely popular; it is a selection of girls shoes which have plastic dolls hidden in the soles of the shoes. Some of the designs also include stickers and bracelets. The Daisy Magic Steps range includes trainers, sandals and shoes.

— Jack Nano shoes are the boy’s equivalent to the Daisy range from Clarks. Each design from the range has a plastic Yotoy hidden in the sole, for this season both Jack Nano and J Bot figures are included. Some of the range also includes stickers.

— Doodles are Clarks canvas summer shoe, the traditional style is a T-bar with a buckle clip fastening but Velcro style Doodles are also really popular, encouraging independent dressing .

— Bootleg is Clark’s range of shoes for teenagers, it designs styles for both boys and girls and the range includes shoes, trainers, sandals and boots.

— Yes, there is a varied range of Clarks Originals for Children including the iconic Clarks Desert boot.

— Clarks make a range of crawlers, cruisers and first walking shoes, all specifically designed for your baby’s precious feet.

— Clarks school shoes are really durable and have lots of design features which make them really tough like scuff bumpers and strong rubber soles. To prolong the life of your shoes, and keep them looking smart we would recommend Dasco Kids Renovator, it actually dyes the leather scuff back to the shoe’s original colour.

— Patent is durable, looks great and is loved by little girls everywhere; the high shine finish is very easy to look after, the one downside is that when patent is scuffed it cannot be fixed. Patent is much more difficult to scuff than leather but you cannot polish the shoe afterwards to hide the scuff mark. Another thing to take into consideration for when you buy patent shoes is that they are less soft than leathers, although the shoe will give with wear, it will not become as flexible as an alternative leather design. We would recommend Dasco patent gloss to maintain the high shine effect.

— This is a common problem with our customers, to combat this problem we recommend Dasco name labels. The best thing about them is that you can write your name in yourself so you don’t need to order them and have to suffer long waiting times. The labels are then stuck securely in the bottom of the shoes. The labels can be used in any footwear including plimsolls and ballet shoes. If your child has hot feet we would recommend that you use a permanent marker to write your child’s name on the label, it may also be worth putting a small blob of superglue under the label to make it stick tight to the shoe.

— Yes, Clarks make all of their shoes, including trainers, sandals, boots, and canvas in a range of different width fittings. The narrowest fitting would be an E and the widest option would be a H fitting.

— Yes they do, there is actually only 5mm difference between sizes but a half size can make all the difference, especially in children’s shoes.

— Women’s shoes from Clarks fit true to size; they also come in half sizes. Clarks main range of shoes follow an average width fitting but Clarks K are designed for wider feet and range from an E to a double EE width fitting.

— Clarks K shoes offer a wider range of womens shoes, sandals, and boots. The styles range in wieth from an E to a Double EE width fitting.

— For Spring Summer 2012 Clarks have collaborated with Liberty to create a fun and vibrant range of Summer footwear. The Clarks design team has used Art prints and fabrics from the iconic London department store to highlight and add colour to their summer women’s range. Clarks are also working in partnership with Mary Portas, Queen of Shops to create a seasonal range of shoes inspired by Marys unique sense of style.

— Clarks Originals consist of Clarks iconic and popular styles of times gone by and rejuvenating them for today’s consumer. The Clarks Originals range allows customers to be nostalgic and embrace the shoes of their youth.

— Sadly Clarks shoes are no longer manufactured in England. In the past Clarks shoes were mainly produced in Street, Somerset but production was moved abroad in the 1990’s to meet demand and to keep pricing competitive. Clarks shoes are now produced in a range of countries including India, Brazil, Cambodia, China and Vietnam.

— The Clarks Brand was established in 1825, by Quaker brothers Cyrus and James Clark. The company started on a very small scale producing Sheepskin rugs and slippers using cottage industry. Due to the popularity of the brand the brothers quickly built factories in Street and became the main employer in the local area. The Brother’s Quaker outlook to life meant that they provided their workers with housing, educated their children and leisure facilities.

— The Desert Boot, Wallabee and playdeck sandal are all famous Clarks designs. All three styles now appear in the Clarks Original range, the classics are revived and replicated to create stunning new looks inspired by the past. The Desert boot is considered Clarks most iconic style. It was designed by Nathan Clark in 1949 and launched at the Chicago shoe fair. It was an immediate success, the simple lines and comfortable design was inspired by off duty English army officers in Cairo.

— Clarks produce approximately 50 million shoes each year.

— Clarks shoes are still designed in The UK, most of their design team is still based in Street, Somerset.

— Clarks men’s shoes fit true to size, some designs come in half sizes and different width fittings.

— Clarks first started to trade in 1825, a British company, it origins are firmly set in Street, Somerset.

— The Clarks Brand was formed by two Quaker brothers, Cyrus and James Clark. They started producing sheepskin rugs and slippers before quickly moving into the realms of Women’s Men’s and Children’s footwear.

— Clarks Originals are iconic footwear designs from Clarks Back Catalogue rejuvenated. The range includes the traditional Desert boot and Wallabees. The range has a nostalgic feel and the vintage inspired designs have a huge following of loyal Clarks customers.

— A crepe sole is made from a crude form of rubber which is passed several times through a heavy mangle like piece of machinery called a creper. The coagulated latex sheets are then called plantation crepe and are used for shoe sole units. Crepe soles have a crinkly lace like appearance and are very soft, making really comfortable shoes. Crepe soles have shock absorbent properties and are very highly regarded and some have said that it is like walking on a cloud. It is not advisable to wear Crepe soled shoes in excessive temperature as they can get sticky in warm weather and crack in cold, they do make the perfect choice for Spring and Autumn footwear. Crepe soles unfortunately cannot be repaired.

— Crepe soles are not designed for everyday use and it is advisable to avoid abrasive surfaces. Crepe soles can be washed with warm soapy water, make sure that you allow the sole to dry thoroughly before use.

— The C and J Clark range is designed for men with wider fitting feet. If you need any help picking out a wider style please do not hesitate to contact us.

— The leather upper is stretched over the last and then glued onto the midsole section of the shoe. This is then reinforced with a “lockstitch” machine and cemented onto the sole units. All the stitching is interstitched which means that it will not unravel or unpick, even if a stitch is removed.

— This is also known as an “open lacing” shoe, it is characterized bythe shoelace eyelet tabsthat are sewn onto the vamp. The Derby was first introduced as a sporting and hunting style but can now be used for all occasions.

— A Goodyear welt is where the leather of the shoe is shaped over the last . These two components are then fastened together by sewing on a leather strip, known as the welt. The tread which connects the two is 12 strands thick for strength and durability.