These boots are not authentic. I purchased these after seeing them in a Clark's retail store in the mall. Immediately when they arrived, I could tell they were not the same. The Beeswax coloring was very uneven with several dark spot marks around the boot. The back of the boot was significantly lighter than the rest. Just looking at them, you can see the manufacturing[[ASIN:B000WU8SBQ Clarks Originals Men's Desert Boot,Beeswax,10 M US]] was extremely poor. Uneven cuts, awful coloring, and very noticeable scratches and marks. It fit very uncomfortably and nothing like the originals from the store.<br /><br />Just to confirm for myself, I brought these boots to my closest Clark's retail store and compared them side by side. What a difference! These look like such a cheap knockoff. They have the Clark's logo but that's about it. The originals fit much better and comfortably.<br /><br />If you really like these boots, dish out the extra bucks for the originals. They will hold up nicely over time and you will be satisfied.<br /><br />Shame on Amazon for selling such poor quality product.