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Desert Trek
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Desert Trek

The centre-seam Clarks cult shoe with a foot-shaped fit and an unmistakable Trek Man heel.

$140 at CLARKS

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Story & heritage

The Desert Trek is one of Clarks Originals' named icons. Clarks' UK Originals page says the shoe has been one of the brand's best-loved designs since its introduction in the 1970s, while the US Originals page credits Lance Clark's 1972 design.

Its signature is immediately visible: the central forefoot seam, foot-shaped fit, natural crepe sole and the Trek Man mark at the heel.

Materials & craft

The sand suede Desert Trek is listed with a suede upper, unlined interior, leather sock and a crepe/EVA midsole. The flat laces and Originals fobs keep the finish casual, while the central seam gives the shoe its sculptural identity.

1972 designLance Clarkcentral forefoot seamsuede upperunlinedcrepe/EVA midsole

How to choose & style

The Desert Trek is the choice when the Desert Boot feels too familiar. Let the centre seam show under cropped denim or wide chinos; sand suede makes the silhouette lighter and easier for spring and summer.

Sand suedeBlack suedeBeeswaxMaplePrinted editions
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