Clarks Originals comes back strong with yet another iteration of the iconic Wallabee Boots for the warmer seasons. This time, the shoe delivers the signature silhouette with a silicone rubber at the heel section. This gives the classic look a special artisanal look that remains just as versatile and simplistic.
There are two options that launch with each one hand-dipped for a look unique to its own. The Dipped Wallabee has the options of a white and red option of a natural and blue option. The shoes both sit on top of a darker tonal crepe sole unit finished with the traditional hangtags for branding and the familiar leather laces. There is also a print that reads "BA16 0EQ" as a nod to the Somerset headquarters.
Silicone Heel Artisanal Shoes
Clarks Originals Dips the Wallabee Boots into a Silicone Rubber
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