I've purchased Clarks sandals for nearly a decade.  About ten years ago, I stumbled upon a Clarks sandal that fit me absolutely perfectly - comfortable right out of the box.  They were so comfortable and fit so well, that I could actually jog several miles in them without the slightest difficulty.  When they got long in the tooth, and knowing that styles change and companies go out of business, I bought three replacement pairs of that issue of the Clarks Sandal.

Last year when the last of those three pair finally expired, I saw the Hudson advertised at Amazon.  Thinking this was the sandal I had grown accustomed to, I purchased two pair.

To my disappointment, they were not quite (almost, but not quite) as well fitting as the previous edition.  I think that stems from the fact that Clarks changed the design of the rear strap.  On the older style, I could position my foot exactly over the center of the sole of the sandal (using the front straps) and then snug up the rear strap for a perfect fit.  With this new design, there's a limit to how far you can pull the rear strap in.  To get the same snug feel, I now have to tighten the two front straps, but this causes my foot to come too far back on the sole for optimal comfort.

In another review, I read that a trip to a shoe maker to adjust the strap helped overcome a similar problem.  I suppose, if the rear strap were shortened and the ends nicely stitched off, my problem would be solved.  But then these sandals would have cost me more than the $79 and change advertised here.

I'll try another brand first (this time at a shoe store).  If no other maker comes close, then I'll be back to Clarks.

Lastly,  when I purchased the orininal set of three (and the pair I started with), they were still made in England.  Not anymore, if that matters...