The first Clarks shoe was designed in Somerset in 1825 - and it was a slipper. Clark's ethos has remained simple ever since; it creates stylish footwear that also protects and cares for the feet. Today, a mix of technology, state-of the-art facilities and a "love of shoes" makes Clarks the number one shoe brand in the UK and it is also the world's largest casual and smart shoe company, and the fourth largest footwear company on the planet.