Aleali May x Clarks Wallabee Releases May 21
Aleali May has extended her collaborative reach beyond sneakers to partner with Clarks Originals on a pair of Wallabee models rendered in corduroy. The Los Angeles-based designer brings her refined aesthetic to the British heritage silhouette, with two colorway options arriving May 21.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Wallabee has long inhabited that rare territory between workwear utility and contemporary streetwear legitimacy—a silhouette anchored by its crepe sole and moccasin heritage but equally at home in modern wardrobes. Aleali May's entry into the Clarks canon signals a shifting focus for the creative, who has built momentum through careful sneaker partnerships but now turns her attention to a shoe that trades court culture for understated craft.
May's signature design language centers on material elevation and colorway restraint. For this collaboration, corduroy becomes the material statement—a textile choice that reads both nostalgic and contemporary depending on context. The grey and beige offerings maintain the Wallabee's structural integrity while introducing tactile sophistication that differentiates these models from standard releases.
Clarks Originals has navigated its own renaissance in recent years, repositioning the Wallabee alongside younger creative communities while honoring its foundational place in British mod and reggae culture. Partnering with designers like May reinforces that duality: heritage silhouette, present-day vision.
Design Details
Both iterations maintain the Wallabee's recognizable proportions and crepe construction. The corduroy uppers provide visual texture and seasonal relevance, while the understated colorway palette avoids overwrought branding. This restraint reflects May's broader design philosophy—allowing the shoe itself to speak rather than relying on logos or excessive collaboration nomenclature.
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Release Info
Product: Aleali May x Clarks Originals Wallabee (Grey Combi / Beige Combi)
Release Date: May 21
Retail Price: €170 EUR
Available At: AFEW
SKU: 26185905, 26185907
