Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee
The original behind the Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee is the Clarks Originals Wallabee — $160 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 upper with no seams at the toe, first introduced by Clarks in 1967 and based on a Bavarian house slipper that Clarks designer Lance Clark adapted for outdoor wear. Its unlined crepe rubber sole and open lacing system are unchanged from the original design. Clarks was founded in 1825 in Street, Somerset, England by brothers Cyrus and James Clark, originally producing sheepskin slippers from tannery offcuts. The Wallabee has been a recurring fixture in hip-hop and streetwear since the Wu-Tang Clan made it a staple in the 1990s, with Ghostface Killah particularly associated with the silhouette.
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 | $160 |
| Hype tax | +24% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee just the regular Wallabee?
The Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee, released in Spring/Summer 2023, 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 Wallabee; the Clarks Originals Wallabee retails for $160. That's a 24% markup — buying the original saves you $38, or 19% 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 $160. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
