Clarks

 

“We love shoes …,” says Nathan Clark, great-grandson of the founders of the British footwear empire of the same name. Cyrus and James Clark started tanning sheepskins in 1825 producing their first slip-on sheepskin shoes in 1830. By 1856 Clarks shoes were already manufactured by machine. Back then the brand was known for foot-friendly and healthy shoes. In the 1950s the iconic desert boot saw the light of day helping Clarks also sharpen their profile as a trend label. Later their fashion bestsellers also included super-soft moccasins.

 


Today, the company supplies 150 countries with everyday women’s, men’s and children’s shoes. Function, fashion, quality and comfort have always been Clarks hallmarks and this image is still cultivated today. For Autumn/Winter 2008/2009 the collection will be versatile and, “as usual, comfortable and well thought-out all the way through”.

Innovative materials and the latest technologies are blended stylishly here. Supreme wear properties are ensured in many styles by the shock and impact-absorbing systems Active Air and FlexLight. Gore-Tex styles are fit for any kind of weather and in response to its great success the smart ladies’ shoe line is also to be extended.

- www.clarks.com