The only difference between this and the standard Clark's Desert boot is the slight difference in the choice of colors and the fact that this has a synthetic sole (and a very durable one) rather than the natural crepe sole. I sprayed waterproofing silicone on it before the winter (the dirtiest, messiest NYC winter in my 50-year memory), and this did not change the color at all, but at the end of the winter the boots were completely unscathed by the snow and ice the city failed to clear (little kids were trying to help the city's snow-plows!). No slipping or sliding, no water ever touched my socks, my feet were warmer than one would expect, and they cleaned off easily. The laces started giving out after all that heavy use, but for $2 they're easily replaced.
The other on-line shoe place has all the models, and I have 2 of those other Clark's Desert Boots as well.
If it's a Clark's Desert Boot, I'd say you can't go wrong.
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I normally wear 10.5-11, and I ordered a 10 in these. 9.5 would have been perfect, but I just put some insoles in and it fits great and looks great!
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The Bushacre 2 is a great quality piece of footwear. The Beeswax color on the bushacre is lighter than the Desert boot, just to be warned. I would recommend sizing down a 1/2 size. For reference, I wear a 7.5 in Sperry's sockless, and a 7 sockless/crew sock in the Bushacre 2. At the price point Amazon is offering, believe it's worth it.
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I, like many people, initially intended to buy the classic Desert Boot. However, upon online research I found that the Desert Boot's crepe sole performed poorly in wet conditions. This new information led me to these; their rubber sole apparently retains their grip in such in wet weather. As I live in snowy Minnesota, this was the deciding factor for me. So I purchased these. Their shipment was standard, and they came in their original packaging. After a few wears, I became enlightened with several profound truths. Firstly, this footwear has very little cushioning, and it is very flat. If one had flat feet, I imagine these shoes would be quite pleasurable. I have a very arched foot, so the lack of comfort is very prominent. The only cushioning is in the heel, and despite this it is here where I experience the most discomfort. The second truth is this footwear's low leather quality. I purchased the "beeswax" version, and although it is leather, it has a very suede-like feel. It is absolutely nothing like a more expensive leather boot, such as a Red Wing. Lastly, I find the laces to be somewhat flimsy. They are very skinny, and knots form frequently. Ok, enough of the pessimism. For 70 dollars, this is a pretty damn good shoe. I only experience discomfort when walking on hard surfaces, and so far the sole has held up very well to rain. If your only desire is to add a chukka boot to your shoe collection, then I would recommend this product. If you want a nice, sturdy boot for everyday wear, I would look elsewhere. There are much better options, especially if your budget raises to $150. Chippewa comes to mind.
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Love these shoes! I got them in the brown leather, and they have held up pretty well. I had to condition them and wear them in a bit, but they are my go-to shoes now. Beautiful!
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