Clarks, the 201-year-old British shoemaker, lands in Leeds

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Shops of Grand River opened Clarks, the 201 year old British shoe retailer. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Clarks, a legendary British footwear manufacturer and retailer founded in 1825, opened its third Alabama store at the Shops of Grand River in Leeds today, Sept. 25, 2026.

The new space is located in suite 318, across from the Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet Store.

The other two Alabama locations are in Hoover and Foley.

Clarks offers a wide variety of iconic and sturdy shoes

Clarks is best known for three iconic styles — the Desert Boot, Wallabee and Desert Trek — but the Leeds outlet also carries budget-friendly takes like the Wallaston. 

The local store at Grand River sells all kinds of classic Clarks footwear and accessories, including:

  • Boots
  • Sneakers
  • Clogs
  • Slip-ons
  • Belts

Staff at the Clarks opening told Bham Now what makes their store stand out are the “shoes” craftsmanship and the level of service they provide their customers.

“They’re sturdy. Everybody tells us their Clarks last them 20 years!”

Patrick Adams, Clarks District Training Manager

Details

  • Clarks Outlet: 205-905-5611 | Website
  • Hours:
    • Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM
    • Sunday noon-6PM
  • Address: 6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Suite 318, Leeds, AL 35094
Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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