If memory serves me correctly these Clarks Desert Trek were my only significant sale purchase from the Christmas sales. I got them half price and they are worth every penny. I've been wearing Clarks in various form since I was a kid (we all remember the Clarks foot measuring contraption don't we?), they did fall out of favor as a teenager and were no doubt replaced by Adidas and Converse. But since I became a proper adult there hasn't been many month that I haven't worn their desert boots, however I fancied a change and went for the Desert Trek in this rich tan colour.
Comparing them to my Clarks Desert boots I have to say the Trek are overall much comfier, which I'm sure has something to do with extra half inch of crepe sole. I would say their construction is slightly more considered too, with metal eyelets, triple and variable stitching in some places and a reinforced heal in contracting leather. The trekking chap just tops it all off nicely. The Desert Trek was designed in the early '70s and was inspired by styles which could be found in Holland at the time, I can see this too, they have a sort of clogg-like roundness to them. Desert boots are seen as a staple these days but I'd check out the Trek if you're after something a bit different.
Thanks for all the anniversary wishes guys.
