I ordered these Clarks Lyon Boots in Navy Suede sized 12M. I usually wear a 12M in Clarks shoes. Overall, I'm happy with the shoes as they are incredibly beautiful, well made, and they fit alright after a little bit of adjusting. The normal listing price for these Clarks is around $130ish, but for about one picosecond, the boots went on sale for about $70, and with my super human reflexes, I pounced on the opportunity and bought them at the discount.
Out of the box, the shoes may appear to have scuffs, but before you go returning them in disappointment, check to see if these marks are just powder. One of my shoes had some kind of powder on it out of the box that came off with a gentle brushing. The powder was probably a desiccant (from one of those silica bags that say DO NOT EAT).
Now for the fit. Putting them on was a bit difficult, but that's to be expected with an ankle boot that has no side-zip and minimal lacing. The biggest problem I had with the overall fit of the shoe is the bridge - the top of the shoe where the laces rest. I felt a few points of pressure coming from straps that the laces are anchored by.
If you are feeling a similar tightness in your new pair of Clarks, worry not, there's a solution. I did this and now the shoes fit fine! Basically, you put on thick socks, stuff your heavily-clad feet into the shoes, and apply gentle heat to the tight areas with a hair dryer set on low. I put on hiking socks and used my grandma's trusty solid steel shoe horn to get my feet into the boots. Then I used the hair dryer as described. Don't hold the dryer directly on the leather. You don't want to heat the leather too much or else it will harden. Basically, you're "massaging" the material - the pressure from your sock'ed feet accelerated by the radiant heat of the dryer stretches the grain of the leather.
I felt the sock and hair dryer technique take almost immediate effect with these shoes, which again was a promising sign! After about 10 minutes of heat treatment, the shoes were no longer uncomfortable to put on and wear on my bare feet. I am grateful for that, as these are just too darn beautiful to pass on.
Overall, I highly recommend these shoes! They are so stupendously gorgeous. The suede is a lovely deep navy, and the construction is marvelous. The only problem is with the bridge's fit, but that can be remedied with ye olde sock-and-hair-dryer treatment.
UPDATE: I've had these shoes for about 10 months now and I love them. I do believe they love me too considering how they treat my feet. After only one or two wears, I stopped noticing the tightness in the bridge of the shoe, so I either have permanent nerve damage or the lovely leather broke in. I'm going with the second option because I can still feel my feet. I found a suede brush in my garage so I've been dusting off these shoes after each use to further bolster these boots' affection for me.
Long story short, the shoes break in marvelously.
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Beautiful shoe, tight fit on the laces area, can be solved with hair dryer
I ordered these Clarks Lyon Boots in Navy Suede sized 12M. I usually wear a 12M in Clarks shoes. Overall, I'm happy with the shoes as they are incredibly beautiful, well made, and they fit alright after a little bit of adjusting. The normal listing price for these Clarks is around $130ish, but for about one picosecond, the boots went on sale for about $70, and with my super human reflexes, I pounced on the opportunity and bought them at the discount.Out of the box, the shoes may appear to have scuffs, but before you go returning them in disappointment, check to see if these marks are just powder. One of my shoes had some kind of powder on it out of the box that came off with a gentle brushing. The powder was probably a desiccant (from one of those silica bags that say DO NOT EAT).Now for the fit. Putting them on was a bit difficult, but that's to be expected with an ankle boot that has no side-zip and minimal lacing. The biggest problem I had with the overall fit of the shoe is the bridge - the top of the shoe where the laces rest. I felt a few points of pressure coming from straps that the laces are anchored by.If you are feeling a similar tightness in your new pair of Clarks, worry not, there's a solution. I did this and now the shoes fit fine! Basically, you put on thick socks, stuff your heavily-clad feet into the shoes, and apply gentle heat to the tight areas with a hair dryer set on low. I put on hiking socks and used my grandma's trusty solid steel shoe horn to get my feet into the boots. Then I used the hair dryer as described. Don't hold the dryer directly on the leather. You don't want to heat the leather too much or else it will harden. Basically, you're "massaging" the material - the pressure from your sock'ed feet accelerated by the radiant heat of the dryer stretches the grain of the leather.I felt the sock and hair dryer technique take almost immediate effect with these shoes, which again was a promising sign! After about 10 minutes of heat treatment, the shoes were no longer uncomfortable to put on and wear on my bare feet. I am grateful for that, as these are just too darn beautiful to pass on.Overall, I highly recommend these shoes! They are so stupendously gorgeous. The suede is a lovely deep navy, and the construction is marvelous. The only problem is with the bridge's fit, but that can be remedied with ye olde sock-and-hair-dryer treatment.UPDATE: I've had these shoes for about 10 months now and I love them. I do believe they love me too considering how they treat my feet. After only one or two wears, I stopped noticing the tightness in the bridge of the shoe, so I either have permanent nerve damage or the lovely leather broke in. I'm going with the second option because I can still feel my feet. I found a suede brush in my garage so I've been dusting off these shoes after each use to further bolster these boots' affection for me.Long story short, the shoes break in marvelously.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
Out of the box, the shoes may appear to have scuffs, but before you go returning them in disappointment, check to see if these marks are just powder. One of my shoes had some kind of powder on it out of the box that came off with a gentle brushing. The powder was probably a desiccant (from one of those silica bags that say DO NOT EAT).
Now for the fit. Putting them on was a bit difficult, but that's to be expected with an ankle boot that has no side-zip and minimal lacing. The biggest problem I had with the overall fit of the shoe is the bridge - the top of the shoe where the laces rest. I felt a few points of pressure coming from straps that the laces are anchored by.
If you are feeling a similar tightness in your new pair of Clarks, worry not, there's a solution. I did this and now the shoes fit fine! Basically, you put on thick socks, stuff your heavily-clad feet into the shoes, and apply gentle heat to the tight areas with a hair dryer set on low. I put on hiking socks and used my grandma's trusty solid steel shoe horn to get my feet into the boots. Then I used the hair dryer as described. Don't hold the dryer directly on the leather. You don't want to heat the leather too much or else it will harden. Basically, you're "massaging" the material - the pressure from your sock'ed feet accelerated by the radiant heat of the dryer stretches the grain of the leather.
I felt the sock and hair dryer technique take almost immediate effect with these shoes, which again was a promising sign! After about 10 minutes of heat treatment, the shoes were no longer uncomfortable to put on and wear on my bare feet. I am grateful for that, as these are just too darn beautiful to pass on.
Overall, I highly recommend these shoes! They are so stupendously gorgeous. The suede is a lovely deep navy, and the construction is marvelous. The only problem is with the bridge's fit, but that can be remedied with ye olde sock-and-hair-dryer treatment.
UPDATE: I've had these shoes for about 10 months now and I love them. I do believe they love me too considering how they treat my feet. After only one or two wears, I stopped noticing the tightness in the bridge of the shoe, so I either have permanent nerve damage or the lovely leather broke in. I'm going with the second option because I can still feel my feet. I found a suede brush in my garage so I've been dusting off these shoes after each use to further bolster these boots' affection for me.
Long story short, the shoes break in marvelously.
Beautiful shoe, tight fit on the laces area, can be solved with hair dryer
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
I ordered these Clarks Lyon Boots in Navy Suede sized 12M. I usually wear a 12M in Clarks shoes. Overall, I'm happy with the shoes as they are incredibly beautiful, well made, and they fit alright after a little bit of adjusting. The normal listing price for these Clarks is around $130ish, but for about one picosecond, the boots went on sale for about $70, and with my super human reflexes, I pounced on the opportunity and bought them at the discount.Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
Out of the box, the shoes may appear to have scuffs, but before you go returning them in disappointment, check to see if these marks are just powder. One of my shoes had some kind of powder on it out of the box that came off with a gentle brushing. The powder was probably a desiccant (from one of those silica bags that say DO NOT EAT).
Now for the fit. Putting them on was a bit difficult, but that's to be expected with an ankle boot that has no side-zip and minimal lacing. The biggest problem I had with the overall fit of the shoe is the bridge - the top of the shoe where the laces rest. I felt a few points of pressure coming from straps that the laces are anchored by.
If you are feeling a similar tightness in your new pair of Clarks, worry not, there's a solution. I did this and now the shoes fit fine! Basically, you put on thick socks, stuff your heavily-clad feet into the shoes, and apply gentle heat to the tight areas with a hair dryer set on low. I put on hiking socks and used my grandma's trusty solid steel shoe horn to get my feet into the boots. Then I used the hair dryer as described. Don't hold the dryer directly on the leather. You don't want to heat the leather too much or else it will harden. Basically, you're "massaging" the material - the pressure from your sock'ed feet accelerated by the radiant heat of the dryer stretches the grain of the leather.
I felt the sock and hair dryer technique take almost immediate effect with these shoes, which again was a promising sign! After about 10 minutes of heat treatment, the shoes were no longer uncomfortable to put on and wear on my bare feet. I am grateful for that, as these are just too darn beautiful to pass on.
Overall, I highly recommend these shoes! They are so stupendously gorgeous. The suede is a lovely deep navy, and the construction is marvelous. The only problem is with the bridge's fit, but that can be remedied with ye olde sock-and-hair-dryer treatment.
UPDATE: I've had these shoes for about 10 months now and I love them. I do believe they love me too considering how they treat my feet. After only one or two wears, I stopped noticing the tightness in the bridge of the shoe, so I either have permanent nerve damage or the lovely leather broke in. I'm going with the second option because I can still feel my feet. I found a suede brush in my garage so I've been dusting off these shoes after each use to further bolster these boots' affection for me.
Long story short, the shoes break in marvelously.
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Yep, these are a keeper! However, I would...
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
These boots are soo cute! They are my go-to shoes now when I go out; you won’t regret buying them! However, I would size down a half-size. I originally bought the 9.5 based on the size chart, and although they fit, they were too loose for a high-heeled shoe (it was an ankle roll waiting to happen). Now, the 9’s feel snug and comfy and I love that you can tie these to make them feel even more secure!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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Cute as sin! Fit great. Feel great wearing them! Well done Clarks!
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