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What do podiatrists say about clarks shoes? ›

Podiatrists praise them for their function. “Clarks offer a lot of support,” says Dr. Polina Zaydenberg. The NYC-based board-certified podiatrist explains: “Most of the shoes have wider toe boxes, which helps prevent bunions, hammertoes and neuromas.” She also says Clarks are great for people with flat feet.

Clarks, founded in England in 1825, is closing as many as 50 of its stores. According to an Oct. 7 report published in the Eastern Daily Press, the shoe company is making a bid to stay afloat by closing up to 50 stores in the U.K., a decision that follows recent closures in the U.S., as well.

Clarks' problems

He found a company in bad financial condition and with supply chain difficulties. He confessed this in Istanbul during the World Footwear Congress 2023. In fact, the 2022 financial statement saw a reduction in turnover and net profit precisely because of supply chain problems.

Thin soles and lack of cushioning on the ball and heel of your feet can cause your feet to strain, but our cushioning technologies, including Cushion Plus™ and OrthoLite®, provide support where it's needed most. If you often feel like you need extra support, then a pair of our cushioned shoes could be for you.

Birkenstocks are a favorite for foot pain thanks to their moldable cork footbed that fits to your foot for complete support. Birkenstock Milano sandals also feature a third strap around the back of the foot for added support, and all three are fully adjustable to keep feet in place.

Apart from lending its name to the shopping centre, Clarks, the biggest shoe brand in the world, has little to do with the success of Clarks Village. Its shoes are in fact now made in China, India, Brazil and Vietnam but not in Britain, after the site and the Village brand was sold.

In cooperation with Health Canada, Clarks is voluntarily recalling four styles of Breeze women's shoes, all in navy or dark navy-blue colors sold the spring/summer 2022 season due to a chemical hazard.

ICONIC shoe chain Clarks has shut several stores this year, following a string of closures in 2023. The high street giant was founded in 1825 and operated across 1,400 stores and franchises internationally at its peak. But as of July 2023, the brand had just 320 UK stores - with plenty more having shut since then.

In January 2021, Viva China Holdings has agreed to acquire 51 per cent of LionRock Capital Partners QiLe Limited, the private equity firm which will own the Clarks brand, for £51 million. The majority owner of Viva China Holdings is entrepreneur Li Ning, a former Olympic gold medal winner for China.

Can you return Clarks after wearing them? ›

Any returns must be unworn or unused and in their original condition and packaging, and you must have your receipt or delivery documents as proof of purchase. This is in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights.

A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was agreed which saw the Clarks family lose overall control of the company. A CVA doesn't mean that a company has gone bust. Instead, it allows firms that have run out of cash to look at ways to save the business, such as reducing rent rates with landlords.

“Clarks offer a lot of support,” says Dr. Polina Zaydenberg, who is board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds and in Diabetic Footwear. “Most of the shoes have wider toe boxes, which helps prevent bunions, hammertoes and neuromas.”

New Balance shoes are often cited as great for people suffering from foot pain. The Fresh Foam 1080V9 Running Shoes for men and women are stylish and comfortable with their mesh uppers. They have a wide toe box that helps to stabilize your feet and their ample cushioning helps with shock absorption.

“For seniors, Vionic and Naturalizer are good options. There are many other options of dress shoes that would be appropriate for longer standing/walking. For women who plan to be in dress shoes for more than a couple hours in a day, they should wear a shoe that is not pointed in the toe with excessive high heels.”

Clark's men's shoes and women's styles have been in production for close to 200 years already, which makes them the leading manufacturer of orthotic shoe products.

Clarks is well-known for its comfortable and practical shoes, and particularly for its desert boot, an ankle boot with crepe rubber sole which was worn by British officers in the Second World War.