Clarks, the British footwear manufacturer known for its bestselling shoes, boots and sandals, has a robust history of collaborations. These collaborative efforts celebrate Clarks’ commitment to quality construction techniques, technologies and materials by joining forces with publicly recognized entities that bring forward exciting new visual elements.
From elevated streetwear brands like Supreme, Stüssy and Neighborhood, to idolized individuals like English soccer player Raheem Sterling and American hip hop collective Wu Tang Clan, Clarks has reinvented some of its most classic styles to reflect the creativity, ingenuity and legacy of its many partnerships.
To celebrate the brand’s strides in the field of fashion, Footwear News is breaking down some of Clarks’ most iconic collaborations.
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Clarks Originals X Paternity
- Release Date: March 2014
Joining forces with London-based pattern specialist Paternity, Clarks reinvented its classic Desert boot design with a selection of large geometric prints done in light gray, deep brown and rich black. With inspiration for the design coming from the angular details in architecture, these boots seamlessly implement pattern as a part of their core design.
Clarks Originals X Supreme
- Release Date: March 2015
Available in four colorways, this collaboration between American clothing and skateboarding lifestyle brand Supreme and Clarks’ Wallabee Low shoe was the first of many designs the two companies would go on to produce. With deeply saturated shades of green, red, black and blue suede, these shoes merge quality and structure with elevated design to create a seamless transition from a preppy slip-on to a streetwear staple.
Clarks Originals X Bait
- Release Date: March 2017
This memorable collaboration between premium concept retailer Bait and Clarks’ Wallabee shoe got the attention of “Breaking Bad” fans everywhere with their homage to protagonist Walter White’s signature footwear. The exclusive limited edition release of the shoe was produced in two colorways that signified pivotal moments in the White’s plotline.
Clarks Originals X Wu Wear
- Release Date: November 2018
In a collaboration between American hip-hop collective Wu Tang Clan’s official merchandise brand, Wu Wear, and Clark’s Wallabee shoe, this capsule collection combines music and fashion to create a unique combination of patterns, colors and design. Inspired by the lyrics in Wu Tang Clan’s “Ice Cream” and “Glaciers of Ice,” these shoes, done in three colorways, feature swirled patterns of mixed colors resembling popular frozen treat motifs.
Clarks Origionals X Carhartt WIP
- Release Date: September 2019
Teaming up with Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP), a brand that develops unique collections based on original Carhartt workwear, Clarks released a new iteration of its Wallabee boot in earth-toned colorways. Both color options were designed with nods to Carhartt WIP’s signature colors and collections with the soft caramel shade inspired by their Michigan Shore Coat and the neutral olive hue referencing the brand’s military influences.
Clarks Originals X Bape
- Release Date: August 2020
Clarks collaborated with Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, or Bape, on a new iteration of its Wallabee boot, featuring eye-catching colors and a large-scale printed camouflage textile. Available in bright coral and mint blue, these shoes feature a co-branded leather lining that elevates the classic silhouette.
Clarks Originals X Beams
- Release Date: April 2020
Following two previous collaborations, Clarks teamed up with Japanese clothing brand Beams on an inventive new take on the Wallabee Low shoe. This GORE-TEX-equipped shoe seamlessly elevates Clarks’ signature style with the ability to combat even the most intense weather conditions. Constructed in both a soft beige and tonal black colorway, these shoes are easily paired with any wardrobe as the perfect rainy-day essential.
Clarks Originals X Todd Snyder
- Release Date: August 2020
In a collaboration between American fashion designer Todd Snyder and Clarks’ essential Wallabee boots, the popular silhouette is given a luxurious new look with custom-woven fabrics resembling finely crafted rugs. Known by sneaker aficionados for his iconic partnerships with footwear company New Balance, Snyder brings a high-fashion feel to Clarks’ otherwise structured and utilitarian shoe.
Clarks Originals X Neighborhood
- Release Date: May 2022
Teaming up for the second time with Japanese streetwear brand Neighborhood, Clarks released an edgy edition of its Wallabee and Desert Trek boots. With both shoes finished in bespoke leather, the dark base is accented with a bright white zig-zag stitch detail which ascends along the front of the foot. This graphic, synonymous with Neighborhood, is a striking detail that instantly identifies the shoes as being a collaborative effort between the two brands.
Clarks Originals X Raheem Sterling (2022)
- Release Date: November 2022
Clarks teamed up with English soccer player Raheem Sterling to reimagine the brand’s beloved Wallabee silhouette. Marking Sterling’s third collaboration with the brand, the boot featured Jamaican design elements inspired by Sterling’s heritage. Made from technical quilted nylon accompanied by adjustable lace toggles, the shoe was released in a deep navy colorway with orange accents.
Clarks Originals X Stüssy
- Release Date: September 2023
Of all the collaborations Clarks has done with American streetwear brand Stüssy, the Las Vegas-inspired release is one of the most memorable. Featuring diamond, club, spade and heart motifs stitched in red and white on top of a black suede base, this design completely transforms the brand’s classic Wallabee silhouette.
Clarks Originals X Salehe Bembury
- Release Date: January 2023
One of Clarks’ most colorful collaborations takes form in the reimagined Lugger shoe released with American designer Salehe Bembury. The textured suede material, done in burnt orange, lime green and tope colorways, is adorned with colorful splatter prints in vibrant contrasting colors. The shoes also feature slanted laces that crawl up the side of the outer edge and a thick sand-colored platform base.
Clarks Originals X Billionaire Boys Club (2023)
- Release Date: September 2023
A collaboration with American fashion label Billionaire Boys Club covered Clarks’ Wallabee shoe in its signature diamond and dollar marks, adding a flashy new edge to the classic design. Available in striking colorways such as a bright orange with cobalt blue accents or a light beige with baby pink accents, the shoe was the perfect way to celebrate the Billionaire Boys Club’s 20th anniversary.
Clarks Originals X Pokémon
- Release Date: December 2023
The most recent Clarks collaboration reimaged the brand’s iconic Torhill Hi shoe by partnering with the beloved franchise “Pokémon.” The collection pulls inspiration from “Pokémon” characters Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Pikachu and is crafted of premium textural suede. Available in various hues that match the shades found in each character’s design, these shoes are finished off with vintage details resembling features from the “Pokémon” universe.
