The Clarks story began almost 200 years ago when Cyrus and James Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ; a combination of invention and craftsmanship that's remained at the heart of what we do. From the very beginning we've always thought differently. And done things differently too. From the slipper created by Cyrus and James Clark back in 1825 to the foot-shaped shoe; from our kids' ranges in whole sizes, half sizes and a choice of widths to our state-of-the-art iPad foot gauge; from innovative underfoot cushioning to rapid prototyping and 3D printing, brilliant ideas are what set us apart. Leonardo da Vinci described the human foot as "a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art". From the cradle to old age. We've looked at the way it develops. And what we've learned is what helps us make the perfect shoes for you.