Clarks Shoes is manufactured by the British manufacturer C. and J. Clark Ltd., which is located in Somerset, England. The company is one of the top shoe manufacturers in the country. Beginning in 1825, Clarks Shoes became a part of the changing history of England as it became the footwear of different generations of the English and has been a witness to the political, social and economic revolutions of the land. Clarks Shoes has a variety of footwear products ranging from winklepickers and court shoes to sandals, heeled shoes and sneakers.
At present, Clarks Shoes is known for their special technologies including the Ortholite, GORE-TEX, Flex Light, and Active Air.
Clarks Shoes began in 1825, in the village of Street in Somerset, where James Clark, while working in his brother’s (Cyrus’) tannery, was inspired by creating a footwear. While looking at the accumulating sheepskin rugs that are off-cuts and had to be discarded, James saw the idea of creating slippers from the pile.
The slipper made from sheepskin was named Brown Petersburg and marked the beginning of the success of Clarks Shoes. Because there was no factory, the brothers have to get outworkers to bring the materials to their homes where they sew the shoes by hand.
The recession in 1863 caused Clarks Shoes to become updated with newer shoemaking technologies. Under the management of William, the youngest son of James Clark, the company invested in getting a Singer sewing machine, which was technological breakthrough in the creation of shoes.
The year 1883 marks the launch of the first pair of shoes that fits the shape of the feet. This improvement is still the foundation of the Clarks shoes technology.
In the first half of the 1900′s, Clarks Shoes gave more efforts in expanding the company through advertisements. The first ad for Clarks Shoes was launched in 1936. The company also had a chain of stores, the Peter Lord, which were in operation in the 1990′s.
In the second half of the 1900′s, the factory in Street can no longer support the increasing demand for Clarks Shoes. Fifteen factories, as well as stores and shops, were opened in nearby locations.
Going into the 2000′s, the cost of manufacturing the shoes in the UK can no longer make Clarks Shoes cost competitive. The company had to make the decision to transfer the factories to other countries while maintaining the quality that Clarks Shoes is known for.
Rappers Ghostface Killah and Method Man both mentioned the Wallabee Shoes from Clarks. The shoes also appeared in the Ironman, an album launched by Ghostface Killah.
I Have many pairs of Clarks. A favorite pair of brown leather have come apart at the sole on the side. A big seperation. This pair has not had a lot of wear and I would appreciate your telling me what to doe with them. Thanking in advance. M. Maier
Could you please provide me with any information regarding the warranty on Clark shoes? I have several pair, but my very favorite pair is in need of some repair work. Can I send back to Clark directly to have my shoe repaired? I just need some info on any warranty policy/substitution policy/partial repair payment….anything that they provide to their customers!
Thanks so very much!
Jeanette Byler
Can you tell me where I might find an old style Clarks shoe. I had a pair (from a couple of years ago) that I dearly loved and my puppy ate the whole top off of them…They were t-straps with straps on the sides, flat, and the back was only a strap. I know this is probably not enough to go by, but if you can tell somewhere to go to look I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Where could I go or a ph. no. I could call regarding 2 pair of Clark shoes, the same style only different color, that completely fell apart.
I have been wearing Clark shoes for years. I have always loved them but in the last couple of months I have had 4 pair of them come apart right at the thread line and sole. The top in one piece and sole another.I have taken them to a shoe repair shop and they tell me there is no way to repair them. I was just wondering if the company had any reports of this problem. Since I have just bought 2 new pair from JC Penneys I’m hoping the same thing doesn’t happen to them.
Let me know more about Clarks,leather laced shoes size 8.
Freddy from India,on a contract here in Nigeria.
Thank you very much. Let me know more about Clarks.
Freddy.
I bought a pair of Clarks shoes and wore them twice. The whole top of the shoe came away from the sole two seperate pieces now. The store I bought them at will not make them good. I feel the shoe is defected. I am trying to find out who can help me with this problem. this is the number on the box. 31125 8M BLK TA LINDSEY.
Thanks Kathy Glaser you can reach me at gmkzepp@aol.com
I will be happy to mail the shoes back to the company.
I purchased a pair of brown clogs last year and wore them for a few times. I really love these shoes and save them for dress. I wore them last week and while walking I thought they felt funny. when I looked down, I saw that on the right shoe it had broken away from the sole. Don’t laugh, but I had to find a rubber band at the restaurant to hold them on. Boy, am I disappointed especially since I love these shoes.
Is there anything I can do about this ? I never expected this to happen to Clark’s shoes. I await your relpy thank you
I HAVE A REALLY NICE PAIR OF YOUR SHOES. STYLE # 34572 SIZE 8.
I WEAR FOR DRESS UP NOT VERY OFTEN. THE RUBBER THAT THE TOP IS SEWED THROUGH SPLIT ALL DOWN ONE SIDE WHERE THE STITCHS ARE. I THINK THE
RUBBER WAS WAY TO THIN IN THAT PART OF THE SHOE.
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