This is my second pair of Clarks Desert Boots in ~3 months, so clearly Im a fan. I snagged the light green color on sale for $40 in my size, whereas my first pair I paid around $75 for. These are lower quality, but for a little more than half the price, Ill take it. There appears to be some kind of manufacturing defect/quality control issue, which Im guessing is why the price was reduced. The suede on one shoe is rougher and a bit hairier than the other, which is the same smooth suede Im used to with my other pair. Ive posted close-up photos, the first is of the hairy suede, the second is the normal suede. The interior leather also doesnt feel quuiiiite as smooth as my first pair. (My other CDBs are navy though, so maybe the dye has something to do with it?) So, if you're not okay with potentially getting something a little bit lower quality, avoid the too-good-to-be-true sale prices. I took of 1 star for this issue, but CDBs generally get 5/5 from me.

I like the color of these a lot more than I thought I would! Light green would definitely not be my first choice for color, but I couldn't pass them up at that price. They look great with a pair of dark wash, cuffed jeans and are a fun departure from the more traditional light CDB colors people typically chose (oakwood/taupe/sand).

These fit like my first pair (I usually wear an 8-8.5, but these run small and I have to buy them in a 9) and the cut/style is the same. Make sure to waterproof with a suede protectant spray - my cat knocked over a glass of water and got little droplets all over these before I had the chance. I was convinced they were ruined, but the water stains came out with some brushing and a rubber gum eraser (that eraser tip is the best Ive picked up for cleaning suede, fyi). If youve never worn Clarks with the crepe sole before be warned, theyll pick up a LOT of dirt and ultimately become much darker. Ive included a pic of the new soles vs. the soles of the boots Ive been wearing for a few months now, which were he same color as these originally. I wear these to bike almost daily in a city, however, so your filthy-sole mileage may vary.