Clarks Originals “Wallabee Day 2026”
Clarks Originals is celebrating "Wallabee Day" on April 26, 2026, with a special "Wallabee Day Pack" collection inspired by 1970s-80s futuristic designs. The event commemorates a unique historical anecdote and highlights the Wallabee's enduring influence across global music, fashion, and street culture, offering new ways to enjoy this iconic shoe.
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26th APRIL – OFFICIAL WALLABEE DAY
April 26th is the anniversary to celebrate the brand's icon, the "Wallabee," by the British footwear brand Clarks Originals.
Wallabee Day originates from a unique episode that actually happened on April 26, 1971. Arriving at New York's JFK Airport, 4,176 pairs of Wallabees were mistaken for "wallabies (the animal)" by customs officers, who prepared cages. Upon opening the boxes, they found Clarks' signature shoes. Symbolizing this event, April 26th is celebrated annually as "Wallabee Day" to honor this globally loved icon. This year's Wallabee Day also features a lineup of limited edition models.
WORN BY THE WORLD
Since its debut in 1968, the Wallabee has been more than just a shoe; it has walked alongside music, fashion, and street culture. From UK football culture, Jamaican dancehall, New York hip-hop, to Tokyo's Harajuku street scene. In each culture, the Wallabee has been chosen as a means to express "individuality." For Wallabee Day 2026, under the theme "WORN BY THE WORLD," we focus on the charm of the Wallabee, enjoyed diversely around the world. As an icon that continues to evolve while respecting individuality, we propose new ways to enjoy it.
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604 Navy Patent
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604 Silver Patent
Clarks Originals “Wallabee Day Pack” Released
To coincide with "Wallabee Day," Clarks Originals is releasing a special edition "Wallabee Day Pack." Inspired by the futuristic designs and colors popular in the 1970s-80s, this collection fuses classic silhouettes with modern essence. Finished with playful details, these shoes are designed to highlight individuality.
Product Details
・Available in two colors: deep Navy Patent and sparkling Silver Patent.
・Design reflects the futuristic mood of the 1970s-80s.
・Features the Milton Vibram Sole, co-developed with Vibram.
・Includes a special fob exclusive to Wallabee Day.
In addition to the Wallabee Day limited edition models, Wallabees in orange and lime colors will also be available.
Women's Wallabee Orange Suede
Women's Wallabee Lime Suede
Release Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
*Note: Women's Navy Patent will be released in May.
Sales Stores:
Clarks Official Online Store (www.clarks.co.jp)
Clarks Originals Stores
Other authorized retailers.
Product Name: Wallabee Day Wallabee 2604
Colors: Navy Patent / Silver Patent
Available for: Men's / Women's
Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
CLARKS
Founded in 1825 in Street, Somerset, in the southwest of England, as C&J Clark Limited. Since then, Clarks has been a pioneer in innovative shoemaking. Supported by its strengths in innovation and craftsmanship, Clarks' advanced manufacturing technology, techniques, and the latest materials are known worldwide. Its archive of over 22,000 shoe designs includes instantly recognizable Clarks features in every design, such as the Desert Boot and Wallabee. Clarks is a global company operating retail, wholesale, franchise, and online channels in over 100 markets.
Clarks Originals クラークスオリジナルズ
A fusion of timeless iconic style and culture.
Rooted in Clarks' heritage and craftsmanship, "Clarks Originals" focuses on iconic models that have colored the brand's history. Reinterpreting and reconstructing archive masterpieces with a contemporary perspective, this collection breathes new life into the fashion scene with its unique design. Its one-of-a-kind style has strong ties to music and street culture, and it continues to be loved by many creators across eras and genres.
About Clarks Originals Stores
Stores that carry the sub-brand "Clarks Originals," established in the 1990s. These stores, which inherit the brand's founding philosophy of "enveloping" the foot, focus on iconic models such as the Wallabee, Desert Boot, and Desert Trek, and feature numerous collaborations.
Contact Information
Clarks Japan Inc.
03-6628-8417
Web Page : https://www.clarks.co.jp/
Facebook : https://ja-jp.facebook.com/ClarksShoes
X：https://x.com/Clarks_JP
Instagram (Clarks Originals) : https://www.instagram.com/clarksoriginals/?hl=ja
April 26th is the anniversary to celebrate the brand's icon, the "Wallabee," by the British footwear brand Clarks Originals.
Wallabee Day originates from a unique episode that actually happened on April 26, 1971. Arriving at New York's JFK Airport, 4,176 pairs of Wallabees were mistaken for "wallabies (the animal)" by customs officers, who prepared cages. Upon opening the boxes, they found Clarks' signature shoes. Symbolizing this event, April 26th is celebrated annually as "Wallabee Day" to honor this globally loved icon. This year's Wallabee Day also features a lineup of limited edition models.
WORN BY THE WORLD
Since its debut in 1968, the Wallabee has been more than just a shoe; it has walked alongside music, fashion, and street culture. From UK football culture, Jamaican dancehall, New York hip-hop, to Tokyo's Harajuku street scene. In each culture, the Wallabee has been chosen as a means to express "individuality." For Wallabee Day 2026, under the theme "WORN BY THE WORLD," we focus on the charm of the Wallabee, enjoyed diversely around the world. As an icon that continues to evolve while respecting individuality, we propose new ways to enjoy it.
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604 Navy Patent
Wallabeeday Wallabee 2604 Silver Patent
Clarks Originals “Wallabee Day Pack” Released
To coincide with "Wallabee Day," Clarks Originals is releasing a special edition "Wallabee Day Pack." Inspired by the futuristic designs and colors popular in the 1970s-80s, this collection fuses classic silhouettes with modern essence. Finished with playful details, these shoes are designed to highlight individuality.
Product Details
・Available in two colors: deep Navy Patent and sparkling Silver Patent.
・Design reflects the futuristic mood of the 1970s-80s.
・Features the Milton Vibram Sole, co-developed with Vibram.
・Includes a special fob exclusive to Wallabee Day.
In addition to the Wallabee Day limited edition models, Wallabees in orange and lime colors will also be available.
Women's Wallabee Orange Suede
Women's Wallabee Lime Suede
Release Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
*Note: Women's Navy Patent will be released in May.
Sales Stores:
Clarks Official Online Store (www.clarks.co.jp)
Clarks Originals Stores
Other authorized retailers.
Product Name: Wallabee Day Wallabee 2604
Colors: Navy Patent / Silver Patent
Available for: Men's / Women's
Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
CLARKS
Founded in 1825 in Street, Somerset, in the southwest of England, as C&J Clark Limited. Since then, Clarks has been a pioneer in innovative shoemaking. Supported by its strengths in innovation and craftsmanship, Clarks' advanced manufacturing technology, techniques, and the latest materials are known worldwide. Its archive of over 22,000 shoe designs includes instantly recognizable Clarks features in every design, such as the Desert Boot and Wallabee. Clarks is a global company operating retail, wholesale, franchise, and online channels in over 100 markets.
Clarks Originals クラークスオリジナルズ
A fusion of timeless iconic style and culture.
Rooted in Clarks' heritage and craftsmanship, "Clarks Originals" focuses on iconic models that have colored the brand's history. Reinterpreting and reconstructing archive masterpieces with a contemporary perspective, this collection breathes new life into the fashion scene with its unique design. Its one-of-a-kind style has strong ties to music and street culture, and it continues to be loved by many creators across eras and genres.
About Clarks Originals Stores
Stores that carry the sub-brand "Clarks Originals," established in the 1990s. These stores, which inherit the brand's founding philosophy of "enveloping" the foot, focus on iconic models such as the Wallabee, Desert Boot, and Desert Trek, and feature numerous collaborations.
Contact Information
Clarks Japan Inc.
03-6628-8417
Web Page : https://www.clarks.co.jp/
Facebook : https://ja-jp.facebook.com/ClarksShoes
X：https://x.com/Clarks_JP
Instagram (Clarks Originals) : https://www.instagram.com/clarksoriginals/?hl=ja