SHOEMAKING TRADITION SINCE 1825 - Our story began about 200 years ago when Cyrus and James Clark made a pair of slippers made of sheepskin remains. At that time, this - an invention combined with quality craftsmanship - was a groundbreaking innovation. We have stayed true to this ethos. So today the design of a new model begins with the production of a shoe rail that is hand carved from a solid piece of wood. Plus, of course, innovative construction techniques, technologies and contemporary materials flow into the design of our shoes, so that our designs are tailor-made for a modern world.