ClarksMen's Bushacre 3 Chukka Boot
R**V
You already want the shoe. Now - Sizing is everything - Here's my experience.
So, I was introduced to the "desert Boot" through Oliberque a few years ago - learned then that Clark was the original. Went down the chukka rabbit hole, decided to get the one and only. These things have memory foam - if you could craft a pillow shoe for yourself, you'd come up with this. Women love them. I have the beeswax, but am not opposed to buying more versions now that I've figured out my size. I ordered three damn pairs of shoes, and this third one works. Here's what you HAVE to know so you're not returning them and all of that...I need wide. Plain and simple. Have dealt with ingrown toenails all my life, and I absolutely CAN'T have any pressure on my left big toe. So, I usually order half-an-inch larger for most of my shoes to get that toe-box room. I wear USA size 11 on average (some of my shoes are US 12, some are US 10.5). I need wide. What fits me with this shoe - the size that I settled on - 10.5 wide. These shoes are wide to begin with, and they're only going to break in and get wider. So, if you're like me and have a morbid fear of narrow shoes, don't worry with these. Relatively speaking, they run larger than others for the size. So, if anything, size DOWN and go wide. I ordered the US 11 and could feel the shoe on my left big toe (the problem child operated-on toe). No bueno. I know from experience this will eventually suck for me. So, I ordered the US 11 wide and quite honestly it was too long. I didn't feel my left big toe but I just knew there was too much space left over in that toe box. A shoe still does have to function in its original intention... Floppy clown shoes aren't very practical. So, I ordered DOWN length-wise from what I would normally wear, and went wide. This worked. Just did a Costco run today and damn... Dude these are COMfortable. And I was just getting them to look classy, rugged, stylish, all of that.So, size down by half-an-inch - that's my recommendation. If your toes are claustrophobic, size down and go wide. Worked for me. Now I'm addicted. Going to have five pairs of these very quickly. This price is literally unbelievable. Looking at some Thursday Boots (Captain - maybe President) which I will most likely end buying, knowing myself, but seriously I can get five pairs of these Clarks for the price of one pair of those boots. But you're getting into Goodyear welts and all of that with those artisan boots, so not a fair comparison. My M.O. I personally will just buy something new if ish goes south. Time is money - diminishing returns if you start spending too much time looking for ish.So, just buy them. Bushacre 3 - not the earlier versions. Cheap as ish. And NOBODY knows what you paid for them. They just see that you're wearing them and size you up as someone who's interesting.
H**G
great all occasion shoe
These shoes are really comfortable. I wanted shoes that I could wear to a wedding but also wear in my day to day life. These are a great shoe for under $70. I wear a womens 8.5-9 and I got these in the smallest size they had in mens - 7. They are loose around the ankles but otherwise fit nicely, they're a little big but not sliding off of my foot. I'm excited to see how they do in colder weather and the roominess leaves space for thick socks. 5/5 for Clarks! I always wanted a pair of these and I'm happy with my purchase.
R**N
High build quality
Beautiful shoes. Comfortable mostly, and the blue is perfect. Not the greatest heal support. Compared to a typical shoe they feel very different. The soles are wonderful, but the heel and ankles are only supported by leather. It's not that this is all negative. It's simply an observation. I've only worn them about 12hrs and am not sure what to make of that difference. I'm definitely wearing them. Just trying to provide a good expectation for other buyers.
T**S
So much more comfortable than the 2's
Clark's Bushacre and/or Desert Boots have been a favorite of mine for years. Have owned several different varieties, colors, price points. These are by far the most comfortable version i've ever worn. I even had my wife put her feet in these and my old Bushacre 2's and her response was: "WOW!"And what's amazing is they look nearly identical, it's not like the sole is super thick or anything. The removable Ortholite insoles appear to be the main difference, although i'm sure they made other changes to fit these inside the boot. Regardless - much more cushioned and these will be my daily wear office shoes for hopefully a few years. LOVE LOVE LOVE the comfort and style.Hopefully these are as durable as my trusty Bushacre 2's. The sole is a different material and they look like there's some other minor construction differences, so time will tell.I think these are an incredible value, especially when they get in that $50-ish range. Buy ASAP if you're on the fence.SIZING can be a bit tricky. They run large and being leather boots you have to really decide how you want them to fit. I typically wear a 10 in normal casual shoes (10.5 in Running shoes because you're suppposed to size up to compensate for heat/sweat/etc.). I ordered a 9 and they fit perfect, no heel slippage but enough room to wiggle toes. Seem to fit well with thicker socks and they'll definitely stretch as they conform to my foot shape. If you have the luxury of buying 2 sizes to compare, I'd recommend that... just send back the pair you don't want. My Bushacre 2's were 9 so I felt pretty confident 9 would work here too and they are exactly the same size.
J**P
Favorite shoes
I'm rather picky and these have quickly become my favorite, go-to footwear. Nice enough for casual wear and super comfortable. Easy to give a quick polish and keep them looking great. Good water resistance with proper leather care and waxing. Plenty of room in the toes and true to size for me. A little wider in the ankle and loose lacing, but I've gotten used to it.
K**B
Very Good True to Size SHoe
This shoe fits like a glove,true to size, breaths well, and is very comfortable.THey fits so well that it forms a little vacuum when I take them off.I can wear these all day.I highly recommend this shoe if you like the style- its quality footwear!
F**O
MUY INCOMODOS
son de lo peor que he comprado de zapatos. no los puedo llevar
P**.
Comfortable, well made
Awesome shoes
O**M
Zapatos geniales y comodos
Los zapatos son muy comodos y estar super padres, son igual a la imagen, la talla es exacta, puedes pedir medio numero menos ya que se aflojan al usarlos por ser cuero.Quedan con todo y el diseño es muy bonito.
M**C
Great quality
Comfortable with great treads on the bottom super nice and stylish
S**S
Pedi 2 tallas menos
Estan muy comodas y tienen un look de piel encerada que solo se ve en vivo, pedi 26.5 soy 28.
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