Supreme x Clarks Originals Bandana Wallabee
The original behind the Supreme x Clarks Originals Bandana Wallabee is the Clarks Originals Wallabee — $140 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Clarks Originals Wallabee is a moccasin-construction shoe built on a single piece of suede with no toe seam, introduced by Clarks in 1967 after designer Lance Clark adapted a Bavarian house slipper for outdoor wear. Its unlined crepe rubber sole and open two-eyelet lacing are unchanged from the original, and the silhouette has been a hip-hop staple since the Wu-Tang Clan adopted it in the 1990s. Clarks was founded in 1825 in Street, Somerset, England. Supreme's Spring/Summer 2019 version prints an all-over black-and-white paisley bandana pattern across the upper; the construction and crepe sole stay standard Wallabee. The plain Wallabee retails for $140; Supreme's bandana pair sold for $198.
About Clarks Originals
Clarks Originals is the heritage line of C. & J. Clark International Ltd., a British shoemaker founded in 1825 by Cyrus and James Clark in Street, Somerset, England. The brand introduced the Desert Boot in 1950 and the Wallabee in 1967, both of which became fixtures across mod, reggae, hip-hop, and streetwear culture. Clarks remains family-owned and continues to manufacture through factories across Europe and Asia. Supreme has collaborated with Clarks Originals on co-branded Wallabee shoes.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $198 |
|---|---|
| Clarks Originals retail | $140 |
| Hype tax | +41% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Clarks Originals Bandana Wallabee just the regular Wallabee?
The Supreme x Clarks Originals Bandana Wallabee, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Clarks Originals Wallabee. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Clarks Originals Wallabee is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Clarks Originals Wallabee than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x Clarks Originals Bandana Wallabee; the Clarks Originals Wallabee retails for $140. That's a 41% markup — buying the original saves you $58, or 29% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Clarks Originals Wallabee?
You can buy the Clarks Originals Wallabee from Clarks. Retail price is $140. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
