Supreme x Clarks Originals Patent Leather Wallabee
The original behind the Supreme x Clarks Originals Patent Leather Wallabee is the Clarks Originals Wallabee — $140 retail vs Supreme's $178.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Clarks Originals Wallabee is a moccasin-construction shoe with a two-piece leather upper stitched around a foam-cushioned footbed and set on a natural crepe rubber sole. It was introduced in 1967, designed by Lance Clark as an adaptation of a German Sioux moccasin shoe he'd seen at a Cologne trade fair. Clarks was founded in 1825 in Street, Somerset, England by brothers Cyrus and James Clark and still bases its Originals line there. The Supreme SS24 version uses a crackled patent leather upper and vamp in black, green, or red with a co-branded leather footbed and Supreme-stamped heel pull. The last, crepe sole, and moccasin construction are identical to Clarks’ stock Wallabee — the $140 standard shoe, since Clarks no longer offers patent leather in the crepe-sole line. Retailed at $178.
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 | $178 |
|---|---|
| Clarks Originals retail | $140 |
| Hype tax | +27% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Clarks Originals Patent Leather Wallabee just the regular Wallabee?
The Supreme x Clarks Originals Patent Leather Wallabee, released in Spring/Summer 2024, 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 $178 for the Supreme x Clarks Originals Patent Leather Wallabee; the Clarks Originals Wallabee retails for $140. That's a 27% markup — buying the original saves you $38, or 21% 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.
