TOWER Family: Two Wallabees for your tastebuds

It all began at the Clark brothers' tannery in Somerset. From those unassuming beginnings sprang a shoe that would quietly rewrite the rules of casual footwear: the Wallabee. Decades on, the Wallabee remains a study in restraint — a pared-back silhouette, sumptuous materials and a crepe sole that cushions each step. It endures not through trend-chasing, but because it gets the fundamentals right: comfort, craftsmanship and a shape that reads as effortlessly modern in any decade.

From Somerset tannery to iconic silhouette

The Wallabee’s lineage is rooted in traditional shoemaking at the Clarks tannery in Somerset, where skilled craftsmen translated everyday needs into a distinct form. Taking cues from moccasin construction, the Wallabee introduced a simple, two-eyelet profile and a generous toe box set atop a signature crepe sole. That combination — organic materials, hand-finished suede or leather and minimalist stitching — produced a shoe that feels both solid and inviting. It was a quiet innovation: an everyman shoe elevated by attention to proportion and materiality, born where craftsmanship was a way of life.

Why the Wallabee works across seasons and styles

What makes the Wallabee so durable in wardrobes is its chameleon-like versatility. Suede and leather colourways translate across the year — suede feels tactile and autumnal, leather reads crisp in cooler months and smart enough for pared-back tailoring. The crepe sole gives it a laid-back ease, making it a natural partner for denim and chinos, while the silhouette’s clean lines allow it to sit comfortably alongside smart-casual ensembles: think cropped trousers, relaxed blazers or knitwear layers. It’s a shoe that can soften formal looks and refine casual ones, so you reach for it from spring through winter.

Wallabees available now at TOWER

At TOWER we stock the Wallabee in a suite of tones and textures to suit your approach. For a classic, pared-back option there’s the Clarks Originals Wallabee Mens Black Shoes, a lean staple for rotation. The Clarks Originals Wallabee Mens Maple Shoes offer a warmer, honeyed suede that ages beautifully. On the women’s side, the sleek Clarks Originals Wallabee Suede Womens Black Shoes are a modern essential, while the Clarks Originals Wallabee Suede Women's Pink Shoes bring a softer, fashion-forward touch. For those after pattern and texture there’s the playful Clarks Originals Wallabee Women's Brown Cow Print Shoes, plus a statement-making Clarks Originals Wallabee Harris Tweed Women's Purple Shoes that marries heritage fabric with the classic Wallabee form.

The Wallabee’s legacy is quiet but persistent: a shoe that refuses to shout and yet always says enough. It’s a reliable, stylish constant — ready to be worn, lived in and reinterpreted season after season. In a modern wardrobe, the Wallabee is that dependable piece you return to, the one that makes even simple outfits feel considered.

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