# Modernized Archival Boot Styles The Clarks Desert Nomad Comes in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-desert-nomad References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/style/the-clarks-originals-desert-nomad-is-archival-but-nonetheless-modern/) & [clarksusa](https://www.clarksusa.com/c/Desert-Nomad/p/26172582) The [Clarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals) [Desert Nomad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jorja-smith) is a laidback boot style created with [retro archival footwear silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torhill-lo) in mind, but with a decidedly modernized twist to keep them relevant for wearers of today. The shoe style comes in three options to choose from including the Light Tan Suede, Sandi Comb and Khaki Suede, which each show off slightly different colors with different textures to boot. The footwear looks straight out of the 70s, but is neutral enough to be paired easily with dressed up attire or relaxed styles. The Clarks Desert Nomad is priced at $180 per pair and is rated for all-day comfort thanks to a smooth Biando pebble crepe sole that's supportive yet lightweight. The shoe styles are suited for cooler temperatures and the warm weather months for impressive versatility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Archival Boot Styles:** Opportunity to create modern twists on classic footwear silhouettes - **Retro-inspired Footwear Options:** Demand for footwear that looks straight out of past decades with a contemporary application - **Versatile Footwear for All-day Comfort:** Opportunity to design comfortable footwear that is suitable for use in cooler temperatures and warm weather months ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to create retro-inspired footwear options for a new market segment - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to sell modernized archival boot styles to fashion-conscious consumers - **Outdoor & Adventure Retail:** Opportunity for outdoor and adventure retailers to offer versatile footwear options that are comfortable for all-day use ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Bold Archival Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torhill-lo.md) - [Rich-Landscape-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-somerset-pack.md) - [Sleek Moccasin Sneaker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walla-eden-lo.md) - [Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md)