Wallabee Champ: The Sneakerhead’s Gateway Non-Sneaker, Sneaker
Depending on which part of the world you’re from, the brand name might elicit associations with daggy black leather school shoes. And while this portion of the market is a key focus for the almost 200-year-old British shoemaker, the brand offers a lot more to the footwear industry than just Oxfords.
Having already been the subject of a , it’s time to properly exalt the Clarks . After all, it’s the perfect gateway shoe for the impassioned sneakerhead looking to dip their toes into something a little different. It may take some open-mindedness and a bit of ‘sole searching’ to understand but, once you’ve heard the story, the reasons should be infallible.
Ignore the asinine scoffing from the unenlightened children still reaching for their gimmicky retro runners and umpteenth colourway of 80s basketball shoes. Put on some timeless suede Wallabees. It’s a whole new world of footwear. Keep your laces loose for that relaxed, street-strolling steez, or knot a perfectly symmetrical bow appropriate for your next black tie event. If there’s a shoe that flouts society’s conventions, it’s the Clarks Wallabee. Just try entering a ritzy gala in your white-on-whites.