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Clarks Marks Wallabee Day with a Triple Drop
On April 26th it’s ‘Wallabee Day,’ Clarks’ very own celebration of one of its most iconic silhouettes: the beloved Wallabee. Dreamed up a few years back, Wallabee Day returns in 2025 with even more flair, as Clarks also toasts to a whopping 200 years of shoemaking.
Fresh off the heels of their recent collab with cult brand Needles – which introduced three striking designs complete with shiny silver emblems, Clarks is dropping three new colourways of the Wallabee on the big day: a soft beige, a playful pink, and a bold green.
A Wild History
Wallabee Day nods to a curious incident from the 1970s. On April 26th, 1971, absolute chaos broke out at JFK Airport in New York when a massive shipment of Wallabees arrived. Customs officers, clearly unfamiliar with the shoes, mistook them for actual wallabies and tried to wrangle them into cages. Pandemonium followed – and the tale became legend.
Fast-forward to 2025, and the Wallabee is still making noise. The special ‘Wallabee Day’ pack features three stylish editions, each fitted with rugged Vibram soles, textured laces, and a cheeky kangaroo-shaped hangtag.
To mark the occasion, Clarks is also releasing Wallabees: Worn by the World, a film tribute to the global love for this cult classic. The celebrations don’t stop there – across the globe, the brand is rolling out all kinds of events. In the U.S., Clarks is teaming up with streetwear powerhouse Concepts and artist Jordan Barros, who’s giving the Wallabee his own creative twist.
Meanwhile, over in the UK, artist Teoni is taking over the Clarks Originals store on London’s Berwick Street with a fresh and artsy revamp.
So, dust off your Wallabees and join Clarks in celebrating a shoe that’s stood the test of time (and airport customs). Keep an eye on the Drop Date news page for more stories like this.
What is Wallabee Day?
Wallabee Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the iconic Clarks shoe. The day marks a memorable event on April 26th, 1971, when customs officers at JFK Airport mistook a large shipment of Wallabees for wild animals and frantically tried to cage them, causing quite a scene.
