Have purchased similar style of Clarks shoes for many years. Thought it cheaper to purchase online at Clarks outlet, but I'm not covinced the shoes I've got are genuine Clarks. I notice that the "Clarks" name is not embossed on the side of shoe. All other Clarks shoes I've owned have had this. They are exremely uncomfortable on the soles of the feet. The sole is very soft and flexible unlike other pairs I have owned. I believe Clarks have a thin metal plate going the length of the sole (well that's what I was told at a customs check once, when I had to take my shoes off because of the metal). Theses shoes are far to flexible to have that, compared to previous shoes I've owned. I wish I'd of gone to Clarks website and not Clarks Outlet, which I will have to do now anyway, to purchase a comfortable pair of shoes.