Clarks Havisham Oak: When Your Feet Finally Forgive You

CLARKS Women's Havisham Oak Casual Leather Shoes 26178709 - 121 Shoes

8:03 AM, Bristol – Coffee levels: critical, weather: aggressively British
The Clarks Havisham Oak loafers arrived with the vibe of an unfussy aunt who secretly owns a motorbike. “Casual leather shoes for women,” yawned the box. As a devotee of “flip-flops unless frostbite threatens”, I doubted their ability to handle nursery runs, supermarket aisles, and my mid-life crisis. Challenge accepted.

8:45 AM: School Drop-Off Tango

Fed children half a Weetabix each, stuffed lunchboxes (hummus leakage inevitable). Slid on the Havisham Oaks. The soft leather upper bent like a yoga instructor, zero break-in required. Toddler sprint? Mastered it. Survived a rogue scooter to the ankle. Shoes unscathed. My soul? Numb.

Verdict: Agility: parkour mum. Breakfast choices: legally questionable.

11:00 AM: Office Admin & Existential Dread

At my desk (legs inexplicably crumbs), I pretended to understand Excel. The Ortholite® footbed cushioned my soles like a Cadbury’s Flake wrapper cushions disappointment. Boss: “Are those…new shoes?” Me: “Clarks. They’re for people who’ve given up on heels.” Colleague Jess: “Do they come with wine?” Nodded. Office morale: +10%.

1:30 PM: Lunchtime Guerrilla Grocery Dash

Snuck out for meal prep supplies (read: chocolate). The lightweight sole handled Sainsbury’s floors like a pro, while the grippy outsole laughed at spilled quinoa. Accidentally wore them into the wine aisle. Boots looked just chic enough to mute my existential hummus shame.

Verdict: Style: “I meal prep”. Reality: Creme Egg loyalty cardholder.

4:20 PM: Raindrops & Rogue Puddles

Heavens unleashed. Commuters morphed into umbrellas; I channeled Gene Kelly. The leather’s natural finish repelled drizzle like Nigella denies dieting. Woman in soaked trainers: “You’re DRY?!” Smugness level: Unicorn on a rainbow.

CLARKS Women's Havisham Oak Casual Leather Shoes 26178709 - 121 Shoes

7:15 PM: Pub Debates & Dignity Relapse

Met friends, boots straddling “school governor” and “may steal your chips”. Spilled garlic dip – wiped clean with a crisp packet. Mate Karen: “Clarks? Practically archived in the 2004 catalogue.” Me: “These’ve seen more action than your Tinder matches.” Silence. Victory via loafer.

10:00 PM: Cobblestone Gauntlet

Staggered home, guided by Deliveroo cyclists. The contoured footbed absorbed cobbles like a sponge absorbs Pinot Grigio regrets. Toe box? Roomy. Moral compass? Left at the kebab shop.

Final Review: The Unfussy Overachiever

Pros:

• Survived scooter assaults, rain tantrums, and Karen’s sarcasm.
• Leather: Wipes clean quicker than a politician’s browser history.
• Comfort: “Could jog the M25. Wouldn’t. But could.”

Cons:

• Too versatile. Now my slippers feel judged.
• The rich oak colour clashed with my other leggings. Scandal.

Rating: 4.8/5 (Docked 0.2 for enabling my crisp-based life choices).

Where to Channel Your Inner Practical Goddess
Ready to prioritise joy over blisters? The Clarks Havisham Oak loafers are loitering at 121 Shoes, flaunting a 365-day return policy (because adulting is 90% returns anyway).

Final Thought: These aren’t shoes – they’re a permission slip to laugh at bad weather, crumbs, and Tinder ghosts. Perfect for women who adult on a need-to-know basis.