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The world’s first ever dress casual shoe, the inspiration for Nathan Clark’s seminal creation came from a seemingly unlikely source - the rough suede boots worn by off-duty army officers. After creating a newspaper prototype while stationed in Burma, on his return home Clark constructed a sample that would go on to become the boot we all know today.

Today, every single pair is still crafted to those original dimensions. From the length of the stitching to the 220 last and even the premium suede, which is still supplied by historic English tannery Charles F. Stead, each piece plays a vital part in delivering the perfect shape, one that molds to the foot for a more personalized, more comfortable fit.

With an inherent beauty that stems from the simplicity of its design and construction, the Desert Boot has been adopted by revolutionaries, artists and original thinkers, and embraced by all walks of life, from the beatnik movement and MOD revival, to Britpop and the reggae and dancehall scenes.

It’s this versatility, this authenticity, that defines the Desert Boot as a true classic. Because, while the colors may change, the design will always remain the same – timeless, iconic, original.

Then. Now. Always.