topic Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH in Shoes

Switching from Clarks to EARTH

Katcat1 — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:23:59 GMT

For a few years now every pair of Clarks I purchased had a fit problem. I decided to send an email to Clarks but they said the fit problem did not exist. Thus, I am looking at Earth now. I have tried on some of their shoes and they were extremely comfortable and no problem with the fit. I wear a wide and it's basically a tad wider than the medium but Clarks wide was like a small medium width. I am looking forward to having a good relationship with Earth shoes. Any one else jumping ship?

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

loveschocolate — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:45:58 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
For a few years now every pair of Clarks I purchased had a fit problem. I decided to send an email to Clarks but they said the fit problem did not exist. Thus, I am looking at Earth now. I have tried on some of their shoes and they were extremely comfortable and no problem with the fit. I wear a wide and it's basically a tad wider than the medium but Clarks wide was like a small medium width. I am looking forward to having a good relationship with Earth shoes. Any one else jumping ship?

@Katcat1 , yep. I buy Earth brand now. No more Clark’s for me.

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January121 — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:25:44 GMT

Yes, I agree ... Clark’s is NOT what it use to be ... I really don’t have any luck with the brand anymore.... so sad😭

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

Katcat1 — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:39:46 GMT

@January121 All my shoes were Clarks but when they started the fit problems about 3 years ago, I got tired of sending shoes back. I can understand one pair but when it is every pair you purchase, I will give Earth a chance.

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January121 — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:49:59 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@January121 All my shoes were Clarks but when they started the fit problems about 3 years ago, I got tired of sending shoes back. I can understand one pair but when it is every pair you purchase, I will give Earth a chance.

@Katcat1 .... That’s what was happening with me ... I was returning every Clark’s shoe that I ordered so I finally gave up .... one thing that I especially don’t like is the arch thing that they put in the shoe ... when I put on a shoe that has the arch thing I feel like I am completely off balance but if I buy a cheap slipper from say a Dr Leonard’s cataloge without the arch thing I have no problem whatsoever.... I’ll check out the Earth shoes & see how they fit. Thanks 🥰

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

fancy pantsy — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 11:16:45 GMT

i haven't had any problems with clark's and fit! maybe i am just lucky, or maybe it's the style? all my clark's are either Lexi or Ashland and they all fit perfect. fortunately, i now have enough shoes to last me the rest of my life, so i don't have to order any more ... but i will say that i recently ordered a pair of earth sandals and they are a dream.

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wildcat fan — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:57:52 GMT

I went to a Clark's Outlet yesterday and did find some inconsistencies in fit when I tried on several pairs of shoes.

The Arla Primrose was tight on my left foot. I have other pairs of Clark's in that size. There is a knot design on top that may have been the issue.

The Arla Shaylie was super comfy in red, but the black and blue were like totally different shoes in terms of fit and comfort even though they were same model and size.

I tried on other Cloudsteppers but none were as comfy as that red Arla Shaylie. It seemed like the cushion effect differed by the color of the sole--the white being more comfortable than the grey or black.

I'm not sure about Earth shoes brand. I may give them a try if I see them at the store but not interested in buying online unless there are free returns.

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LIndaMJ — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:32:21 GMT

I gave up on Clarks several months ago. Been ordering Earth sandals since then and haven’t been disappointed yet.

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ECBG — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:12:38 GMT

Earth has SO many pretty styles. Unfortunately, They are too light to wear in my type of retail.

Enjoy!!!

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newtoallthis — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:12:58 GMT

@Katcat1

Several months ago, I also emailed Clarks about the size inconsistenty, quality declining.

I had shoes in one size that fit perfectly. Not sure, but I think they were manufactured in Brazil.

Same size, same style too little in a new shoe. A different country manufactured them.

Clarks told me here was no size difference and quality was same as always! Now if I want a pair of Clarks I have to go up 1/2 size.

My old Clarks in the 1/2 size smaller still fit ! It is not my feet !

I'm pretty much through with Clarks. I do like Earth brand.

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

Katcat1 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:07:27 GMT

@wildcat fan Try Nordstrom -- free shpg. and free returns and they carry Earth.

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eShopper1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:09:43 GMT

I will continue to look for great comfortable shoes. I am not faithful to any brand. I find new brands I like, and buy from them. But you are right, some Clarks have been getting tight, I wear medium width.

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

dulwich — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:01:22 GMT

Have purchased in the past Clark’s sandals but lately found problem with the fit even though my foot has not changed! Their sizing, however, in my opinion has definitely changed.

Got fed up returning so tried Earth. Now own 2 pairs, very comfortable, fit perfect- so no more messing with fit problems with Clarks for me.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:19:47 GMT

I jumped off the Clarks ship when I discovered and fell in love with Earth and Vionic. I didn't have any problems at all with the fit of Clarks and my foot also is just a tad over a medium. A C width back when they sold shoes by widths. My tastes changed, Clarks felt a little dated to me. I love my Earths and Vionics. My feel good in them, my back feels good in them and they are modern and cute and colorful.

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NanaLinda — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 10:48:41 GMT

Yep, I'm with you! No more Clarks for me since they refuse to put arch support in their shoes.

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Seka — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 10:56:42 GMT

LOVE Earth Shoes! I even use their slip-on Sandals as Slippers - the arch support is fabulous!

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willdob3 — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 17:18:18 GMT

I can’t imagine buying one brand of shoes exclusively.

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wagirl — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:54:39 GMT

I have the opposite problem---all the Earth shoes I have tried and bought, I returned or gave away. Clarks is my go to; they fit perfectly.

Re: Switching from Clarks to EARTH

sidewindette — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:21:20 GMT

Please check out earthshoes.com. They always have free shipping and free returns, and always a clearance section. I got tired of paying my shipping and the return shipping too at QVC. No more!

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cherry — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:19:02 GMT

I like Clark's shoes ,but I can see if you have a wider width, they could be problematic for you

I just got a pr of boots in my size ,and the width was snug at first, as I wore them, they loosened were OK. I think this particular boot had a pleating over the instep and that made them feel tight. I take a B width