Clarks

Clarks: 149-151 Victoria St, London SW1E 5NH

It was back in 1825, in Somerset, that a certain James Clark first created a pair of slippers from the offcuts of sheepskin rugs – and the rest, as they say, is history. Clarks is now the number-one shoe brand in the UK and the fourth-largest in the world. Combining classic designs with up-to-date seasonal fashions, it offers a range of on-trend styles for men and women, whether for the boardroom, a black-tie event or weekend or sporting pursuits, and its knowledgeable staff can advise on everything from the best fit to foot health.