However, because this leather is so oily/waxy, a vigorous brushing will move those oils around and cover up almost any daily defects. The pattern on the bottom of the sole mimics the original crepe sole found on the Desert Boot, which I feel is a lost opportunity.

The Desert Boot 2 takes regular natural rubber soles and adds more traction with rougher sections at the heel and forefoot.As we've come to expect from the brand, Clarks has designed these great boots for anyone looking for a versatile design.

The Bushacre’s hard, brown sole was the better choice for those who wanted more grip and less wear and tear. But as the years progressed, shoe technology became a little more advanced and folks started t o shy away from the simple crepe rubber sole. You could certainly pair them with relaxed business casual wear (think polo and chinos), too, but I personally wouldn’t push the boundaries much past that.Quality of Materials My opinion of the quality of leather, rubber, or synthetic materials used in the boots and their expected durability. So the Bushacre 2 uses a similar quality leather and has the same shape and construction, but the sole is harder and more durable. His family shoe business had been around for decades prior, but once they started producing the Desert boot, demand for Clarks shoes skyrocketed.

Being the curious person I am, I couldn’t help but pick up a pair of the Clarks Bushacre 2 boots to test the differences for myself. In Review: Clarks Desert Boot 2 vs Original Desert, Bushacre 3 vs Bushacre 2 (what’s the difference? This lends a rustic charm to the boot, but makes it a hard sell if you need a boot for anything formal. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I have these Clarks Bushacre 2 suede leather chukka desert boots here that I thought I would show you since I just devoted an entire previous post to some women’s Clarks shoes.D/E on a Brannock device and usually take a 10 D in wider-fitting dress shoes, including Alden’s Barrie last and Grant Stone’s Leo last. But if the width is good and the boot fits in the toe, your heel will sink in as the leather forms around your foot and that heel slip should go away.