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Clarks WTAF?

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Bananararity · 17/05/2025 16:20

90% of my work shores are from Clarks and have been for years. I get this is a collaboration but honestly? Or am I really out of touch and this is what I need to be wearing.

Absolutely love the shade of blue though.

www.clarks.com/en-gb/Martine-Rose-Heel-Womens/26183327-p

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Shetlands · 17/05/2025 21:26

These shoes are part of a psychology research project to measure gullibility amongst those fashionistas who claim superiority in artistic appreciation. All buyers will receive a free gift of a chocolate teapot and an invitation to purchase some limited edition striped paint.

LillyPJ · 17/05/2025 20:31

'Intentionally distressed' - it's as ridiculous as buying jeans with holes in. I'm glad I'm not bothered by fashion.

Pebbles16 · 17/05/2025 20:24

Blue is not my colour, but I will look out for similarly ridiculous in the sales. And the only reason I keep Clarks on my radar is they make size 3 shoes (which are like hen's teeth)

Todayisaday · 17/05/2025 20:22

It's givinflg Blue Steel Derelicte, but then so does Balenciaga 😂

Picoloangel · 17/05/2025 20:17

Coming soon to Clarks Outlet…

RumAndDietCoke · 17/05/2025 20:16

They’re revolting.

Noshadelamp · 17/05/2025 20:14

They are advertising and working really well considering this thread!

At the same time, I love the creativity and audacity.

Pipsballoon · 17/05/2025 20:13

I must finally be officially old, I have realised, because I am appalled and simply baffled.....

Thindog · 17/05/2025 20:10

I think most people will vote with their feet and walk away.

ERthree · 17/05/2025 20:09

WTAF ! they look like crap from nasty website. If this is where Clarks are going no wonder they are going under. My husband and i only every buy Clarks ( unless it is new wellies) Between us we must have 40 pairs, we buy all of our Grandchildren's shoes from there. Looks like i will have to find somewhere else.

ThePoshUns · 17/05/2025 20:08

Omg! They are just awful. Emperors new clothes and all that.

bridgetreilly · 17/05/2025 20:07

I don’t wear heels but I actually kind of love them.

nomas · 17/05/2025 20:05

They would get ruined in the rain. More money than sense,

Boutonnière · 17/05/2025 20:04

It’s got art school fashion course degree show written all over it to me - I used to attend many of these professionally.

pizzaHeart · 17/05/2025 19:56

They claim that it’s a functional design 😂😂😂
I do wear a lot of Clarks footwear but Im definitely not their target market for these shoes, even if they were on sale with 90% off.
What a waste of a lovely blue leather.

RedRoss86 · 17/05/2025 19:52

Showcases time-tested techniques ..
Yeh would you like to use those techniques and finish the shoe eh Clarks 🤔😅

'Martine Rose for Clarks court shoe features a functional, intentionally distressed design which showcases time-tested techniques. Exposed seams reveal the shoe’s multiple inner layers for a utilitarian look, contrasting with bold, tactile croc-embossed blue leathers. An archival Sachetto construction method and authentic stitching captures the commitment to comfort and craft which underpins every pair in the Coming Up Roses collection.'

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 17/05/2025 19:17

Probably the worst shoe i have ever seen in my life

PetaltotheMedal · 17/05/2025 19:07

I haven't clicked on the link but going by the reactions I'm wondering if they've gone down the Jaguar route, whatever that was. I'm not interested enough to remember but it did get folk talking.

Gonners · 17/05/2025 19:03

Arf! Someone should warn them that their website has been hacked.

BIossomtoes · 17/05/2025 19:01

To be honest, they’re no more ridiculous than those sheepskin Birkenstocks that have been around for a while now.

godmum56 · 17/05/2025 18:58

Bananararity · 17/05/2025 16:55

I’m actually angered by them. If they were the usual court shoe they do in that colour with a heel I’d have bought them - probably two of them. But they’ve taken something that usually sells and made it look as though it’s been jammed in a door. Any they trebled the price.

Who is the target market here?

you are angered by shoes???

notacooldad · 17/05/2025 18:57

I’m actually angered by them.
Why though,if they are not for you fine.

But this is just some kind of experimental art in shoe form

Of course it is, and that not a bad thing. Try something a bit different and it may or may not fly. Better than same old, same old.

JorgyPorgy · 17/05/2025 18:57

They look like they’re falling apart

MissMuffetsTuffet · 17/05/2025 18:57

It's.. DERELICTE!

Avatartar · 17/05/2025 18:51

Looks like half finished sample accidentally ended up on the table and being snapped up by a buyer as being on trend, then out into production