A Guide to Crepe-Sole Shoes

Soften your step with these crepe-soled cruisers.

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In recent years, crepe soles — commonly associated with Clarks Desert Boots — have proliferated into a wide range of shoe and boot styles. The soles, made from textured sheets of coagulated latex, are noticeably flexible, a feature that contributes to each wearer’s comfort. Stacked crepe sole are also in line with recent trends; they give shoes a slightly chunkier appearance, rebelling against the polished, sleek aesthetic of modern dress shoes. Crepe soles were originally employed in warm-weather footwear, making them an ideal choice for an upgrade to summer shoes.

Additional contribution by Grant Tillery.

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P204 The Original by Padmore & Barnes $145

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Burcott Field by Clarks $200

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Hi-Top by Sanders $345

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Sports Chukka by Yuketen $485

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Cadet Suede Derby Shoes by Common Projects $530

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Suede Derby Shoes by Dries Van Noten $660

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Bernhard Boot by Viberg $670