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clarks shoes

are they worth the money they cost. been in today and the want £45 for some flat shoes, are they good
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  • ceebeeby
    ceebeeby Posts: 4,357 Forumite
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    I do like Clarks shoes, but if you're anywhere near a Clarks factory outlet store (Livingstone, Bicester, Lancs??) then they're much cheaper.

    Alternatively, M&S footglove are also really really comfy, and can be about £10 a pair cheaper.

    HTH
  • Mrs_Thrify
    Mrs_Thrify Posts: 1,673 Forumite
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    clarks shoes are well made, I have several pairs. I bought them in the sale a wile ago;)
    If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
    Spring begins on 21st March.
  • scrivette
    scrivette Posts: 201 Forumite
    I have a couple of pairs from there and they are really comfortable, they seem to be very well made.
  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,414 Forumite
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    Clarks are really comfy. I always used to buy them for the kids as they fit really well, but they are a rare luxury for me.
    What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare
  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,376 Forumite
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    kathrynt wrote: »
    are they worth the money they cost. been in today and the want £45 for some flat shoes, are they good

    They're nothing like as good as they used to be.
    Stompa
  • lauren2007
    lauren2007 Posts: 77 Forumite
    Hi
    ive always found Clarks shoes to be really comfy, good for if you have to spend a lot of time on your feet, at work etc.
    Sometimes they are a bit cheaper in brantano if you have one of these near you.
  • moneypooh
    moneypooh Posts: 2,217 Forumite
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    I've had a pair of clarks trainer style shoes for over 5 years and still going strong. I must have walked so many miles in them.
    I have also visited the Bicester outlet store and it can be cheaper but the range can be very limited. I never found any for my children there as they were 'g' fittings. Mens shoes are a real bargain there, OH bought 3 pairs!! It appears they are all 'end of range' and so can be a bit hit or miss.
    It's a long way to travel if you are just going for clarks, although parking is free. The rest of the shops are very much 'not in my price range' even for outlet prices. It's great to get a bargain handbag, but when it's still £250 AND in a 70% off sale, well........

    The advantage of Clarks and M&S is the half sizes.
  • Js_Other_Half
    Js_Other_Half Posts: 3,116 Forumite
    I love Clarks shoes - I generally get them in an outlet village though.
    The IVF worked;DS born 2006.
  • alisona
    alisona Posts: 239 Forumite
    I have several Clarks shoes and they are so comfortable and last for ever. I've never had to wear them in when I first bought them either - unlike most other shoes that I own.
    I've never been to any outlets, but their sales are decent.
  • k1rkyc
    k1rkyc Posts: 238 Forumite
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    I am wearing Clarks shoes now and they are soooo comfy :-) I'm lucky enough to live in Somerset where we have 'Clarks Village' - all the great brands for a fraction of the prices! :-)
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