Thanks for posting that. I take back my original comment, they do seem to be on a slightly different last. The Brownflex toe-box is flatter and sleeker, bringing them even closer, even identical, to Clarks. Might need to try a pair…
Desert Boots
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Oh… I forgot to show the extra laces.
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Your eye and tastes are far keener than mine, Bob. I most likely wouldn't have picked up on those differences, without them being pointed out to me. I don't tend to see much beyond the generalities, unless there's a performance/comfort issue which leaps out at me.
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Oh I wouldn’t say that. I’ve seen some of your handy work with shoes (and shoe modifications) and your attention to detail certainly requires a discerning eye.
I have 2 pairs of Veldskoens and am considering 2 more. I also recently received a pair of Velasca Flizzon (Not pictured). The Velasca Flizzon are dressier but not that wide so I prefer the Veldskoens but will keep all three.
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+1 for the Astorflex Greenflex for me. I love mine.
I have the heritage ‘farmer’ with the gray sole, probably for no reason other than they lay the claim to be the model on which all other DBs and derivatives are based. They’re incredibly comfy, but not as versatile as they really can’t be dressed up in a way that Clark’s and other DBs can. They’re truly a working shoe.
I have the heritage in black sole. I have no problem wearing either of my vellies for a night out. I am retired and don't sweat dressing up too much. I tried the Clark's first but found them pretty uncomfortable.
I have this one as well. A little dressier.
Men's Eight Feet Chukka
Looking for a versatile boot that can take you from the city to the wilderness? Look no further than the Men's Eight Feet Chukka by Veldskoen. These ethically and sustainably handcrafted boots are made with premium materials from South Africa and feature water-resistant leather, cushioning...
It is true that the Velasca is the dressiest of the bunch but I like a variety of boots.
Went with the Greenflex today.
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Cant seem to find out what model this Clark is? The model is 13285 but Google tells me that its a womens desert boot. The sole has a Clark leather patch onthe bottom and it is lined with a plaid design on the sides and a fabric sock liner with "Clarks est 1825". Also that leather Clarks label is on the outside of each boot.
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These were big in about 1970. Of course I had a pair.
I thought the same thing....When I saw this title, my mind went to the issue boots we got when deployed to Iraq....
I've been thinking of desert boots a lot lately, and have spent too much time re-reading this thread. 
I was able to try on two pairs of Bushacre Chukkas (size 12 and 13) at my local Clark's outlet about week ago and decided 12 was probably my size at Clark's. Didn't like what I found at the outlet, but decided to shop around online. Ended up buying a pair of Clark's Original Desert Boots from the Clark's USA eBay store for $69.99 with free shipping on Monday, and they were delivered today. They are a beautiful cream color...that the box calls "off-white." The flat laces have nice metal tips, and the round laces have plastic tips.
Pleasantly surprised to see that my boots were made in Portugal and the quality seems at least a step or two above the made-in-India Bushacres that I saw at the outlet. At first look, they appear to have quality similar to my Astorflex Ettoflex boots, so for the price I'm very happy. Everything in the outlet was two pairs for $99, but I think they were marked $69 or even $79 apiece.
Wore them around the house a bit today and they feel good in size 12. I'm a little nervous that the color might be too light, but man they look good on their own.
And, what the story with the leather fobs that they give you with these?
I was able to try on two pairs of Bushacre Chukkas (size 12 and 13) at my local Clark's outlet about week ago and decided 12 was probably my size at Clark's. Didn't like what I found at the outlet, but decided to shop around online. Ended up buying a pair of Clark's Original Desert Boots from the Clark's USA eBay store for $69.99 with free shipping on Monday, and they were delivered today. They are a beautiful cream color...that the box calls "off-white." The flat laces have nice metal tips, and the round laces have plastic tips.
Pleasantly surprised to see that my boots were made in Portugal and the quality seems at least a step or two above the made-in-India Bushacres that I saw at the outlet. At first look, they appear to have quality similar to my Astorflex Ettoflex boots, so for the price I'm very happy. Everything in the outlet was two pairs for $99, but I think they were marked $69 or even $79 apiece.
Wore them around the house a bit today and they feel good in size 12. I'm a little nervous that the color might be too light, but man they look good on their own.
And, what the story with the leather fobs that they give you with these?
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Those look great and at a great price too. If you feel that the color is on the lighter side, you can always put spray them with a suede protector to waterproof them and that should darken them a bit. Also, just wearing them out and about should also darken them though not as much as a waterproof spray.I've been thinking of desert boots a lot lately, and have spent too much time re-reading this thread.
I was able to try on two pairs of Bushacre Chukkas (size 12 and 13) at my local Clark's outlet about week ago and decided 12 was probably my size at Clark's. Didn't like what I found at the outlet, but decided to shop around online. Ended up buying a pair of Clark's Original Desert Boots from the Clark's USA eBay store for $69.99 with free shipping on Monday, and they were delivered today. They are a beautiful cream color...that the box calls "off-white." The flat laces have nice metal tips, and the round laces have plastic tips.
Pleasantly surprised to see that my boots were made in Portugal and the quality seems at least a step or two above the made-in-India Bushacres that I saw at the outlet. At first look, they appear to have quality similar to my Astorflex Ettoflex boots, so for the price I'm very happy. Everything in the outlet was two pairs for $99, but I think they were marked $69 or even $79 apiece.
Wore them around the house a bit today and they feel good in size 12. I'm a little nervous that the color might be too light, but man they look good on their own.
And, what the story with the leather fobs that they give you with these?
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Thank you! I did spray them with suede protector last night. Surprisingly, I don't think the color changed much, if at all. Wore them out and about this morning, and wow, they are very comfortable!
