They look nice and I hope they just need some break-in.  I am a clarks fan and have been ever since I bought a pair 10 years ago for doing door to door sales.  Clarks lasted longer and worked better than many brands I tried.  Purchased the brown pair in size 8 and they really do look great.

They were a bit stiff out of the box which I expected but not too uncomfortable.  The first couple times I wore them were office days.  I notice they are slightly larger than other size 8's but not too bad.  Now I've worn them a week or so and at the end of the day my today, the tops of my feet are sore.  It came on gradually but I think I'll switch shoes for a few days and try again.  Keep you posted.