Clarks desert boots launched in 1950 by nathan clark the clarks originals desert boots were inspired by a rough boot from cairos old bazaar an instant hit it became the footwear of choice for off duty army officers often imitated never bettered the desert boots simple clean lines in high quality materials are teamed with an unfussy lace fastening and signature crepe sole outer black navy beeswax rust camel petrol blue leather outer black brown charcoal cola dark green dar