A.P.C. Clarks collaboration updates two Clarks Originals icons, the Desert Boot and the Weaver, ahead of the Weaver’s 50th anniversary in 2027, A.P.C. said.
In a joint statement, A.P.C. and Clarks Originals said the limited collaboration does not alter the two styles’ classic shapes, but instead focuses on leather finishes, colorways, and small details that add collaborative recognition. The collection ships with a removable A.P.C. logo shoe charm made from the shoe’s matching material, the brands said.
A.P.C. Clarks collaboration: what changed and what stayed
The Desert Boot in this collection retains its traditional crepe rubber sole and construction, according to A.P.C. The brand specified two leather treatments to give each pair a distinct personality while preserving the silhouette.
One version uses smooth full-grain leather in a deep brown that tightens the vamp lines for a cleaner profile. The other uses a camel split leather with a pronounced pebbled texture to add surface depth to the otherwise minimalist shape.
Desert Boot history, according to Clarks
Clarks traces the Desert Boot back to the 1940s, when Nathan Clark designed a boot inspired by footwear worn by British officers stationed in Egypt after World War II. The company says the model debuted at the 1949 Chicago Shoe Fair and rose in popularity through the 1950s and 1960s, finding favor among jazz musicians, Beatnik culture, and Mod subcultures.
Clarks notes that public figures such as Steve McQueen and Bob Dylan helped cement the boot’s cultural presence, making it a shorthand for pared-back style across decades.
Weaver revisits the Wallabee lineage
The Weaver in this collaboration is derived from Clarks Originals’ Wallabee line, with the model’s signature box stitch and a slightly lengthened profile. A.P.C. said the Weaver will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027, and this collaboration is timed as a nod to that milestone.
The collection offers three Weaver options. A camel and a deep navy version use a textured suede with a denim-like weave, while a dark brown pair uses a polished smooth leather. All three come on Clarks Originals’ characteristic crepe rubber sole.
Details and wear-in character
Each Desert Boot and Weaver includes a detachable A.P.C. logo shoe charm, produced from the same material as the shoe, so wearers can keep or remove it to suit their styling. A.P.C. said the charm was added to give the familiar silhouettes a clear collaborative marker.
The brands also noted that the leather, suede, and crepe sole will develop distinct wear patterns with use, creating a personalized patina over time. That evolving finish is part of the collection’s design intent, A.P.C. said.
A.P.C. and Clarks Originals did not announce retail pricing or global release dates in the statement, but said additional details will be shared through the brands’ official channels. For now, the collaboration is presented as a materials-first reinterpretation that keeps each model’s essential construction.