Desert boots have been a footwear staple for decades now, and although the ankle-length boot’s origins can be traced back to war times overseas, it was a man named Nathan Clark who popularized the classic design and brought the desert boot from, well, the desert to everyday street style. 

And while Clarks has been a trusted footwear brand since it was founded in 1825 and has designed over 22,000 styles of shoes over the last two centuries, nothing is more iconic than the Clarks Original Desert Boot, which is just as in-demand today as it was when Nathan Clark designed the classic shoe in 1950 and brought it to the masses. 

In addition to their Original Desert Boots, the brand also carries Clarks Bushacre, which to the untrained eye, look nearly identical to the tried-and-true design from the mid-1900s. However, there are some slight differences between the two designs, which we’ll break down below, as well as where you can wear desert boots, how to style them, and more. 

What Are Clarks Bushacre Boots?

Clarks Bushacre boots are designed in a classic desert boot silhouette, hitting right at the ankle and boasting two eyelets for small lace-up detailing on the upper, as well as a 0.75 inch platform for additional height and a rubber sole for optimal durability. Clarks Bushacre boots are made from 100% leather and are also available in suede, and come in a wide range of colors, including classic black, light grey, white, tan, dark brown, and more. 

These boots are also the number one best-selling chukka boots on Amazon, with over 11,000 five-star ratings to date. However, as many customers noted in their reviews, these boots seem to fit differently than most folks’ normal shoes, so pay attention to the size and fit when ordering a pair.

“I love these boots,” one satisfied customer wrote. “They fit that hard-to-hit niche between being more formal than athletic shoes, but suitable for office and daily wear without being overpoweringly flashy and obviously made for going out in, like some Chelsea (Beatle boots) I own. They have a certain retro subtlety of style that can be hard to find in quality footwear.” How can you disagree with that?