In the late 1960s, Lance Clark designed a shoe that would forever change the style world. Today, you can’t even talk about moccasins and moc boots without at least mentioning Clark’s Wallabees.
While this iconic British footwear has seen a lot of iterations over the years, the latest entry takes them in a new direction. Made in collaboration with Japanese outdoor apparel brand Daiwa Pier 39, the Clark’s x Daiwa Angler’s Walabee GTX SPs are more rugged than ever.
Weather bad weather better than ever
There are a couple of big changes with these Wallabees, but the biggest is probably the inclusion of a Gore-Tex membrane. This breathable layer ensures that the boots are completely waterproof, so you can wear them in even the worst downpours without worrying about your feet getting wet. As icing on the cake, the side zipper is also waterproof.
The brands have also swapped the boots’ soles to go with the ruggedized upper. While the signature platform remains, the outsole has been swapped for a more treaded Vibram one.
That’s not all. Daiwa Pier 39, a Japanese label founded by the former director at Beams Plus, draws inspiration from fishing gear, so those cues have also been incorporated into this release. Alongside the boots, the release includes a pair of angling-ready Gore-Tex gaiters. Attaching them to the boots extends the waterproofing up the wearer’s legs.
