Stiff leather.  Barely any cushioning at the sole besides the heel itself.  NONE!! down by the ball of the foot.  I don't know if these are generic Clarks or what, but they are complete crap.  Stylish yes, but these are Clarks for crying out loud. I expect a great deal of comfort when I put them on.  I tried on a pair at a local store (Belks) to test the size before I ordered them from Amazon.  I was excited about the cushioning I found inside matched with the style of the desert boot.  When these came I noticed less than desired padding at the heel.  I reached in my hand and felt no padding at the ball of the foot.  Just a rough botton.  No cushioning there at all besides the sole of the shoe alone.  Stiff leather and rough seems that started to rub my foot raw where it's not use to being rubbed.  I can take some heel discomfort to break in, but the inside of my arch where the seem goes?!?!?!  Going to return them for refund, wish me luck.