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Clarks are pretty damn good at answering our prayers when it comes to bringing back cool, original and mostly forgotten models. Well, I'm not for one minute saying I pray for them, but you know...
A first look at two new models I'm pretty excited about, the original Caravan / Deep country shoe must be one of the most hard to find, seldom seen models there is. I'm sure loads reading would say that's probably a good thing - granted, they really are the craziest, ugliest most mental things in the world, but me personally, I love 'em! Scouring eBay, you'd be more likely to find those checked strides in the advert above. The Wallabee Ridge is the closest you'll get to them today, just look at that colour! OK they've lost their gypsy tagline aswell, but you're bound to get 'special shoes' comments from the boring clones out there, yeah, they are quite special aren't they?
And what about the Seam Trek, fucking hell. And that's swearing. It's like my two favourite shoes stuck together. I don't think there's much more this Clarks aficionado could ask for with them, maybe in suede too?
Both will be released in August.
Hanon shop have once again collaborated with footwear masters Clarks for round two of the Ashcott model after last years edition - a classic silhouette from the Clarks archive. Named after a small town in Somerset, the Ashcott was first introduced in 1976 and has retained a cult following ever since, just like it's trendy siblings the Wallabee, Desert Boot and D-trek. 
It's that timeless, classic style which always does it for me, a simple one piece upper atop of that all important crepe sole, this time with more modern colourful distinctions and different coloured laces, leather hang tags and subtle branding. To the spotters, the Ashcott will be familiar as a style manufactured until recently by Padmore and Barnes of Ireland. Discontinued from the Clarks line, production was continued by Padmore, until the company ceased trading around 2003. This version comes with a premium upper application of suedes and leathers by renowned tanner CF Stead. Perfect for pounding the cobbles or strutting on sand over the coming months. Available this Saturday from Hanon.
As I mentioned before they were out, the recently released Clarks Oberon are a simple sturdy boot for the chilly months. Based on the traditional style of the 1975 Polyveldt construction coming in a lovely tan nubuck, classic style. nice colour, suave. Available from Schuh.
