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I feel as though they dont look as good when you're not wearing them, if that makes any sense lol.  Big point tho is that they are EXTREMELY comfortable.  Can walk all day and have no foot pain as opposed to other dress shoes.  I wear them for work daily and grab a new pair every year.","subreddit":"malefashionadvice"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/11b17gx/psa_clarks_wallabees_have_changed_considerably/j9vp64a/","type":"comment","title":"Sizing surprises and mixed feelings on sole redesign","author":"oscargamble","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/11b17gx/psa_clarks_wallabees_have_changed_considerably/","title":"psa clarks wallabees have changed considerably","subreddit":"malefashionadvice"},"excerpt":"I’d never worn Wallabees before last year but I did notice the sizing was unexpected. Reading online you expect them to run TTS or even a half size large, but I found them to be a half size small, and I probably could’ve even gone up a full size if I really wanted to. Fortunately I got the suede version, which is pretty forgiving.\n\nTo your other point, the heel wedge thing seems like it was designed to create more cushion, not less. And unless crepe is outrageously expensive, the cost savings to replace such a small amount with foam seems like it’d be a wash by the extra labor needed to cut and wrap foam with another piece of crepe. 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Among the comfiest fucking shoes I own too.","subreddit":"mensfashionadvice"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/fashionwomens35/comments/1r9wilj/are_wallabees_the_solution_to_all_my_shoe_dilemma/o6i12sf/","type":"comment","title":"Comfortable, adorable, and retro styling","author":"PizzaDonutCoolness","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/fashionwomens35/comments/1r9wilj/are_wallabees_the_solution_to_all_my_shoe_dilemma/","title":"are wallabees the solution to all my shoe dilemma","subreddit":"fashionwomens35"},"excerpt":"I just got a pair in the fall, darker tan with some star embellishments on the top of the foot. They are very comfortable and honestly I feel adorable in them, not manly at all. They are a tad retro but I think you can lean into the quirk but I also wear them with straight leg pants/jeans and button downs. Not everyone is wearing them so that’s a plus too!","subreddit":"fashionwomens35"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/1vo859/whats_the_general_consensus_on_clarks_wallabees/ceu9m0h/","type":"comment","title":"Legendary durability and care tips","author":"killjoy32","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/1vo859/whats_the_general_consensus_on_clarks_wallabees/","title":"whats the general consensus on clarks wallabees","subreddit":"malefashionadvice"},"excerpt":"Have had the same pair for 12 years: sand suede boot, 10 1/2, Rockport insoles (I wear a 9 in a dress shoe). On a cost-per-wear basis, they're practically paying me now; I've never even had to replace the laces. Had them cleaned once, but a suede brush can take care of most small discolorations. My advice is don't wear them in the rain, and if you live in a city (as I do), be prepared for the crepe sole to turn black pretty quickly. Most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.","subreddit":"malefashionadvice"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/2gbvon/any_experience_with_clarks_wallabees/ckhyanf/","type":"comment","title":"Indestructible build quality over a decade","author":"[deleted]","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/2gbvon/any_experience_with_clarks_wallabees/","title":"any experience with clarks wallabees","subreddit":"frugalmalefashion"},"excerpt":"I bought mine 9 years ago. Went through a phase in years 5/6 where I thought they were ugly so i tried to destroy them. They didn't get destroyed. Even today the \"Clark's\" logo on the sole isn't even smudged. I accept it's victory over me and it's become one my favorite shoes to wear (that same pair)","subreddit":"frugalmalefashion"}]},"generated_at":"2025-03-28T12:00:00Z","conversation_summary":{"gotchas":[{"gotcha":"Recent manufacturing changes have reduced comfort and quality, with some pairs feeling stiff and cheap.","severity":"high"},{"gotcha":"Crepe soles attract dirt and turn black quickly in urban environments.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Not suitable for wet conditions; water can damage suede and sole.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Heavy and potentially uncomfortable for some, especially after long wear.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Polarizing look: many find them ugly, which might affect wearer confidence.","severity":"low"}],"one_liner":"Reddit views Clarks Wallabees as a polarizing classic: loved for their comfort, durability, and iconic status, yet criticized for their divisive looks and recent quality drops.","sentiment":{"label":"mixed","score":0.2,"explanation":"While comfort and durability receive widespread praise, the divisive aesthetics and reported quality declines in newer models lead to a mixed overall sentiment."},"use_cases":[{"evidence":["r_e_1"],"use_case":"Daily work/office shoe"},{"evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_4"],"use_case":"Casual streetwear and retro styling"},{"evidence":["r_e_5","r_e_6"],"use_case":"Comfortable all-day walking shoe"}],"top_themes":[{"theme":"Comfort","stance":"positive","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3","r_e_4","r_e_5","r_e_6"]},{"theme":"Aesthetics","stance":"mixed","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3","r_e_4"]},{"theme":"Quality and Durability","stance":"mixed","evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_5","r_e_6"]},{"theme":"Sizing and Fit","stance":"mixed","evidence":["r_e_2"]},{"theme":"Versatility","stance":"positive","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3","r_e_4"]}],"comparisons":[{"summary":"Many users compare Wallabees to Desert Boots, favoring Wallabees for comfort and a relaxed style but acknowledging Desert Boots have a sleeker look and greater versatility; comfort differences are noted particularly with recent sole changes.","evidence":["r_e_2"],"compared_to":"Clarks Desert Boots"}]}},"deep_research":{"dimensions":{"wallabee_design_lineage":{"title":"The Wallabee's design heritage","entries":{"unchanged_silhouette":"The Wallabee’s moccasin shape and crepe sole have remained essentially untouched since 1967, placing this loafer in the rare category of designs — like the Ray‑Ban Wayfarer — that survive every fashion cycle and still read as relevant today.","acid_house_britpop_stages":"When trainers were banned from venues like Manchester’s Haçienda in the late 80s, the Wallabee became the footwear of the acid house generation, then later the go-anywhere shoe of Britpop’s Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft — whose Urban Hymns cover famously shows the silhouette — so the loafer inherits that same after-dark, music-venue pedigree.","natural_crepe_sole_lineage":"The pebble crepe sole on this loafer is the original Wallabee compound — natural latex tapped from para rubber trees — which acts as a silent, shock-absorbing cushion that molds to your gait and builds a unique patina over time.","two_piece_tubular_construction":"The signature silhouette stems from a tubular construction that uses just two pieces of suede and a hand-sewn, waxed-thread vamp to create a 360° wrap around the foot without a rigid lasting board, giving the loafer the same flexible, glove-like fit as the original lace-up.","1967_origin_grasshopper_inspiration":"The Wallabee design was licensed from the German moccasin ‘Grasshopper’ in 1967 and first manufactured by Clarks in Kilkenny, Ireland, and the loafer you’re holding carries forward the same moccasin-stitched apron and foot-shaped last that made the original an instant oddball classic.","jamaican_rudeboy_dancehall_adoption":"By the 1970s, the Wallabee had become a status symbol among Jamaican rudeboys and dancehall artists — the crepe sole’s near-silent tread even made it the shoe of choice for stealth — injecting the silhouette with an authentic, anti-establishment mystique that the loafer version still carries.","wu_tang_clan_ghostface_killah_s_wallabee_champ":"Ghostface Killah self-anointed as the ‘Wallabee Champ’ on his 1996 debut Ironman, whose cover featured hand-dyed Wallys, and the Wu-Tang Clan’s collective embrace cemented the shoe as a permanent fixture of East Coast hip‑hop — owning this loafer taps you into that golden-era rap lineage without needing the lace‑up.","streetwear_collaborations_wu_tang_carhartt_ovo_supreme":"Clarks has repeatedly reimagined the Wallabee through collaborations with Wu‑Tang, Carhartt WIP, Drake’s OVO, Supreme, and KITH, treating the silhouette as a recurring canvas for contemporary streetwear — wearing the original loafer marks you as someone who knows the source material rather than chasing the collab."},"entry_quotes":{"unchanged_silhouette":[{"url":"https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/an-ode-to-clarks-wallabees","quote":"The Clarks Wallabee has been on the scene for longer than many of you reading this will have even been alive, having first appeared in 1968."},{"url":"https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns","quote":"Despite occasional material overhauls, the silhouette has lost none of its inimitable shape or attitude over its half-a-century lifespan."}],"acid_house_britpop_stages":[{"url":"https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee","quote":"you couldn’t wear trainers in clubs so they were one of the only cool shoes you could wear"}],"natural_crepe_sole_lineage":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The Wallabee's hard-wearing crepe sole offers bounce, flexibility, and grip. Derived from latex tapped from the para rubber tree, crepe is a natural shock absorber and water-repellent."}],"two_piece_tubular_construction":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The Wallabee is made from just two pieces of suede using a tubular construction technique."},{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The vamp is carefully hand-sewn with an extra thick waxed thread."}],"1967_origin_grasshopper_inspiration":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"In 1968, Lance Clark, inspired by a moccasin called “Grasshopper” made by the German shoe company Sioux, created the Wallabee. The original shoe was manufactured in Kilkenny, Ireland."},{"url":"https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns","quote":"The Clarks Wallabee was born in 1967. Originally inspired by a German moccasin known as ‘The Grasshopper’, Clarks acquired a licence to manufacture their own version, which became the legendary silhouette known today."}],"jamaican_rudeboy_dancehall_adoption":[{"url":"https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee","quote":"This led to the Wallabee’s introduction into Jamaican Rude Boy culture. At the time, a product that looked mint, cost a bit and was made in England was in demand.The brand’s reputation for durable quality stood it in good stead, while it’s also said that its crepe sole gave off little to no noise, making it a favourite amongst young Jamaican criminals"},{"url":"https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns","quote":"Nobody loves Clarks like Jamaica. Adopted by the rudeboys and rhapsodised by dancehall artists, classic models like the Wallabee became footwear with unassailable prestige in the island nation."}],"wu_tang_clan_ghostface_killah_s_wallabee_champ":[{"url":"https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns","quote":"In 1996, Ghostface Killah – the self-anointed ‘Wallabee Champ’ – released his classic debut album, Ironman. The LP cover art was replete with gaudy, colourful Wallabees that Ghostface dyed in preparation for the shoot."},{"url":"https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/an-ode-to-clarks-wallabees","quote":"It was Wu-Tang Clan who influenced a generation of Wallabee wearers in the US: Ghostface Killah, along with Raekwon and the rest, became all but synonymous with the shoe"}],"streetwear_collaborations_wu_tang_carhartt_ovo_supreme":[{"url":"https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee","quote":"The brand has hooked up streetwear labels,rappers and more for reworks of the Wallabee, with everyone from Drake to Nas to IAMDDB sporting them of late. One of the most popular collabs to date is with early advocates Wu-Tang Clan, who have helped create the ‘Wu Shoe’. More recently, brands like Carhartt WIP, Drake’s OVO, Supreme and END. Clothing have all had a crack at creating a fresh iteration of the shoe"}]},"entry_sources":{"unchanged_silhouette":["https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/an-ode-to-clarks-wallabees","https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns"],"acid_house_britpop_stages":["https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee"],"natural_crepe_sole_lineage":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes"],"two_piece_tubular_construction":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes"],"1967_origin_grasshopper_inspiration":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns"],"jamaican_rudeboy_dancehall_adoption":["https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee","https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns"],"wu_tang_clan_ghostface_killah_s_wallabee_champ":["https://www.sneakerfreaker.com/features/from-dancehall-to-hip-hop-a-sonic-history-of-the-clarks-originals-wallabee-spns","https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/an-ode-to-clarks-wallabees"],"streetwear_collaborations_wu_tang_carhartt_ovo_supreme":["https://mixmag.net/feature/the-history-of-the-clarks-wallabee"]}},"suede_character_and_aging":{"title":"How suede gains character with wear","entries":{"hand_sewn_waxed_thread_seams":"The vamp's apron seams are stitched by hand with an extra-thick waxed thread that resists flattening during wear; as the suede relaxes, these stitches remain prominent and act as a tactile, structured detail that deepens the shoe's handcrafted feel with age, giving it a patina of craftsmanship alongside the material's softening.","clarks_tailored_english_suede":"The suede undergoes a multi-step process of rehydration, sanding, shaving both sides, dyeing, buffing, and brushing to create a dense, consistent nap specifically for Wallabees; this treatment yields a suede that ages by acquiring a soft, even sheen and subtle light-dark nap variations, rather than the deep color shift of vegetable-tanned leather, making the Light Brown colorway evolve into a mellow, personal patina without losing its original character.","brushing_routine_for_clean_aging":"Maintaining the suede with a nylon brush every few wears lifts the nap and prevents dirt from embedding into the fibers, steering the aging process toward a uniform, soft texture rather than a flattened, dirty surface; a suede eraser can remove dark spots, but allowing some marks to remain creates the lived-in patina that enthusiasts favor.","tubular_construction_and_aging_flex":"The Wallabee's two-piece suede upper wraps 360° around the foot without a stiff lasting board, allowing it to flex naturally and avoid sharp crease lines; over time the suede molds to the foot's motion, developing gentle, organic ripples across the vamp that keep the silhouette clean.","suede_s_evolutionary_path_sheen_and_nap":"Suede's patina is tactile rather than chromatic—it develops a soft sheen where handled and the nap settles into a uniform lie, while the Light Brown color may lighten very slightly from UV exposure over years; a 28-year-old pair of chocolate suede shoes was reported to still look marvelous with only that gentle lightening, proving suede's understated aging can outlast trends.","crepe_sole_s_complement_to_the_aged_look":"The natural crepe sole's tendency to darken and pick up dirt over time syncs with the suede's softening, creating a unified patina that reads as vintage rather than dirty; embracing this natural wear avoids the frustration of trying to keep the sole pristine and aligns with the Wallabee's relaxed, counterculture heritage."},"entry_quotes":{"hand_sewn_waxed_thread_seams":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The vamp is carefully hand-sewn with an extra thick waxed thread."}],"clarks_tailored_english_suede":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The suede used to construct a Wallabee undergoes a unique technique, which involves rehydration, sanding, shaving (both the flesh and nap sides), dyeing, buffing, and brushing the hide to create the perfect English suede specifically tailored for Clarks."}],"brushing_routine_for_clean_aging":[{"url":"https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/threads/how-do-suede-shoes-age.164855/","quote":"Buy a decent nylon suede brush and suede eraser and use them frequently. I'd use the brush every other time you wear them, and the eraser if you get a spot."}],"tubular_construction_and_aging_flex":[{"url":"https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes","quote":"The tubular construction's main characteristic is the 360° wrap of leather around the foot, bypassing traditional lasting board components and extra glue."}],"suede_s_evolutionary_path_sheen_and_nap":[{"url":"https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/threads/how-do-suede-shoes-age.164855/","quote":"My oldest is a lovely pair for 28-year-old Church oxfords in chocolate buck, and they still look marvelous. But you do have to take care of them, and they have their limitations."},{"url":"https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/threads/how-do-suede-shoes-age.164855/","quote":"Aside from normal, minimal creasing, the suede of my shoes doesn't look very different from when it was new. About the only changes that could be noticed is a very slight general lightening of some colors after many years."},{"url":"https://leather-note.com/leather-patina-explained-how-to-develop/","quote":"Suede / nubuck | Minimal | Ages by wear and sheen, not colour shift"}],"crepe_sole_s_complement_to_the_aged_look":[{"url":"https://solefeed.com/guide/clarks/wallabee","quote":"crepe soles are part of the tradeoff. They darken, pick up dirt, and wear differently from rubber sneaker outsoles. That aging can look good if you accept it, frustrating if you expect a clean white sole forever."}]},"entry_sources":{"hand_sewn_waxed_thread_seams":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes"],"clarks_tailored_english_suede":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes"],"brushing_routine_for_clean_aging":["https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/threads/how-do-suede-shoes-age.164855/"],"tubular_construction_and_aging_flex":["https://www.clarks.com/en-us/editorial/what-are-wallabee-shoes"],"suede_s_evolutionary_path_sheen_and_nap":["https://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/threads/how-do-suede-shoes-age.164855/","https://leather-note.com/leather-patina-explained-how-to-develop/"],"crepe_sole_s_complement_to_the_aged_look":["https://solefeed.com/guide/clarks/wallabee"]}},"japan_launch_and_streetwear":{"title":"Why the Wallabee loafer launched in Japan","entries":{"maple_suede_colorway":"The maple suede colorway — a warm light brown — is one of only two launch colors (the other is black) and aligns with the unisex, seasonless palette favored in Japanese street style, making it an easy entry point into the Wallabee ecosystem for someone who wants the original look without the high-maintenance tonal range of lighter suedes.","1970s_archive_reissue":"Unlike many modern Wallabee collaborations that tweak the formula, this loafer is a faithful reissue of the original 1970s design straight from the Clarks Originals archive, with no added features or contemporary alterations — a rare purity that appeals to enthusiasts who value the original proportions and details.","isetan_summer_key_item":"In Isetan Men’s 2024 spring-summer showcase, the Wallabee Loafer was explicitly labeled a “summer key item,” indicating a planned role in the Japanese seasonal wardrobe that a buyer can replicate — wearing it sockless or with lightweight pants as a warm-weather alternative to lace-up Wallabees.","hand_stitched_apron_seams":"Japanese retail descriptions emphasize the hand-stitched apron seams as a key crafted detail, signaling that the loafer is built to appeal to a market that values visible construction quality — the thick waxed thread not only reinforces the suede upper but also acts as a signifier of the maker’s hand.","japan_first_launch_03_15_2023":"The Wallabee Loafer was released in Japan on March 15, 2023 before reaching other markets, a deliberate choice that reflects the country’s decades-long role as the cultural gatekeeper for the Wallabee silhouette — Tokyo’s Urahara scene adopted the shoe as early as the 1990s and its approval signals that this reissue carries legitimate heritage."},"entry_quotes":{"maple_suede_colorway":[{"url":"https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","quote":"available in men's black and maple."}],"1970s_archive_reissue":[{"url":"https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","quote":"Wallaby loafers from the archive collection will be reissued."},{"url":"https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","quote":"the Wallaby loafer is a reissue of the original design as it was when it was first released."}],"isetan_summer_key_item":[{"url":"https://www.imn.jp/post/108057206596","quote":"「Wallabee Lofer」と並ぶ夏のキーアイテムです。"}],"hand_stitched_apron_seams":[{"url":"https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","quote":"with apron seams for a more crafted look"},{"url":"https://www.imn.jp/post/108057206596","quote":"ハンドステッチの効いたエプロンシームがクラフト感のある仕上がりに。"}],"japan_first_launch_03_15_2023":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/clarks-wallabee-loafer/","quote":"There ought to be Wallabee Loafers soon available on Clarks' website and at specialty (read: sneaker-savvy) stockists but it launched in Japan on March 15."},{"url":"https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","quote":"March 15, 2023 UP"}]},"entry_sources":{"maple_suede_colorway":["https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","https://www.fashion-headline.com/en/article/237031"],"1970s_archive_reissue":["https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","https://www.fashion-headline.com/en/article/237031"],"isetan_summer_key_item":["https://www.imn.jp/post/108057206596"],"hand_stitched_apron_seams":["https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/","https://www.imn.jp/post/108057206596"],"japan_first_launch_03_15_2023":["https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/clarks-wallabee-loafer/","https://www.houyhnhnm.jp/en/news/700543/"]}},"crepe_sole_sensory_experience":{"title":"The crepe sole's hidden advantages","entries":{"crepe_patina":"Because crepe is porous and naturally pale, it begins absorbing dirt and darkening from the first wear, developing a unique patina within weeks — for enthusiasts, this accelerated aging is a feature that personalizes the shoe and visually documents its use, much like a natural leather midsole, something that stays-clean synthetic outsoles cannot offer.","near_silent_footfall":"The crepe sole's open-cell rubber structure dampens impact noise, rendering the Wallabee Loafer effectively silent on hard surfaces — a trait that originated with desert boots for stealth but now makes the shoe a favorite for indoor settings where footstep noise is unwelcome.","lightweight_underfoot":"At substantially less mass than a comparable Vibram or Dainite rubber sole, the crepe sole shaves grams off each step, resulting in less fatigue over a full day of walking — a property that makes the Wallabee Loafer feel closer to a sneaker in weight despite its substantial suede upper.","natural_rubber_shock_absorption":"Made from latex tapped from the Pará rubber tree, the crepe sole acts as a natural shock absorber — its layered, coagulated latex sheets compress under body weight, giving the underfoot feel of a padded slipper rather than a structured loafer, which is why the Wallabee's comfort is described in terms of softness and sink-in, not arch support.","flexibility_and_natural_walking_motion":"The crepe sole's lack of a rigid shank or stiff outsole allows the foot to articulate through its full range of motion, promoting a natural walking gait that enthusiasts find less tiring over a day than a stiff-soled dress loafer."},"entry_quotes":{"crepe_patina":[{"url":"https://www.primermagazine.com/2022/spend/clarks-wallabees","quote":"Since crepe naturally darkens quickly, it will develop a patina that lends itself to a homey feel"}],"near_silent_footfall":[{"url":"https://www.gearpatrol.com/style/shoes-boots/a38486717/clarks-wallabees/","quote":"the shoe’s comfortable and eerily quiet on all surfaces."},{"url":"https://ehillerman.unm.edu/2131","quote":"Crepe-soled shoes are known for being quiet, as opposed to harder rubber or wooden soles that create clicking sounds when walking."}],"lightweight_underfoot":[{"url":"https://stridewise.com/boot-soles/","quote":"Crepe is super lightweight. 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