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Best Clarks sneakers for men over 40

Trainer and minimal leather silhouettes lead this catalogue.

Find your Clarks pair

Open a pair for fit, comfort and wear.

Pace RisePace RiseRunnerPace Rise · SizingTrue to size.$130 · Mid-range

5 of 6 recommend · 1 against

From the maker

  • textile upper

Fit

  • Pace Rise · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Pace Rise · WeightFeels light.

Weather & grip

  • Pace Rise · HeatFeels cool.
  • Pace Rise · GripA secure grip is reported.
Read about Pace Rise
CraftwellCraftwellMinimal leatherCraftwell Lace · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$80 · Budget

4 of 5 recommend · 1 against

From the maker

  • leather / mesh upper
  • laces

Comfort

  • Craftwell Lace · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.

Wear over time

  • Craftwell Lace · outsoleCompression.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Motion TrekMotion TrekTrainerMotion Trek PT · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.$55–$100 · Budget

3 of 5 recommend · 2 against

From the maker

  • leather / nubuck / textile upper

Fit

  • Motion Trek PT · WidthWide fit.

Comfort

  • Motion Trek PT · WeightFeels light.
  • WeightFeels light.
Read about Motion Trek
SolevanaSolevanaTrainerSolevana Style · Sizing · without socksRuns large.$80 · Budget

3 of 7 recommend · 4 against

Fit

  • Solevana Style · WidthNarrow fit.
  • WidthNarrow fit.

Comfort

  • Solevana Style · WeightFeels light.
  • WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • Solevana Style · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Solevana Style · upperTearing.
  • Solevana Style · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

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Code TieCode TieTrainerCode Tie · SizingTrue to size.$120 · Mid-range

From the maker

  • leather upper
Courtlite RunCourtlite RunRunnerCourtlite 2 Run · AppearanceKeeps its looks.$50 · Budget

1 of 1 recommend

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Craft Rally AceCraft Rally AceCourtsuede / textile upper$50 · Budget
Easeway LaceEaseway LaceTrainer$100 · Mid-range

0 of 1 recommend · 1 mixed

Flexwell TieFlexwell TieTrainersuede upper$100 · Mid-range
Fosse Cup
Fosse CupCourt
$85 · Budget
Goswell TieGoswell TieMinimal leatherGoswell Tie · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$110 · Mid-range

3 of 4 recommend · 1 against

From the maker

  • laces

Fit

  • Goswell Tie · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Goswell Tie · WidthWide fit.

Comfort

  • Goswell Tie · WeightFeels light.
Read about Goswell Tie
Lockton LaceLockton LaceTrainernubuck upper$100 · Mid-range
MapstoneMapstoneTrainerMapstone Sport · HeatFeels cool.$50–$130 · Budget

1 of 1 recommend

Molland Go
Molland GoTrainer
$80 · Budget
Newick Lace
Newick LaceTrainer
$35 · Budget
Seco SpeedSeco SpeedTerraceSeco Speed · SizingRuns large.$35 · Budget

From the maker

  • suede upper
Step 365
Step 365Trainer
$100 · Mid-range
Torhill LoTorhill LoMinimal leathernubuck upper$60 · Budget

Maker details describe available versions. Materials and fastening can vary by version.

Beyond the individual pair

What repeats across Clarks

Strengths and trade-offs that recur in the models here. The version and the way you wear it still matter.

What works well

How the weight feels

Feels light.

Reported across Goswell Tie, Motion Trek PT, Motion Trek and other pairs.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Goswell TieGoswell Tie · Weight

    Feels light.

  • Motion TrekMotion Trek PT · Weight

    Feels light.

  • Motion TrekWeight

    Feels light.

  • Pace RisePace Rise · Weight

    Feels light.

  • SolevanaSolevana Style · Weight

    Feels light.

  • SolevanaWeight

    Feels light.

In warm weather

Feels cool.

Reported across Mapstone Sport, Pace Rise.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • MapstoneMapstone Sport · Heat

    Feels cool.

  • Pace RisePace Rise · Heat

    Feels cool.

What to weigh up

Length & sizing

Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

Reported across Craftwell Lace, Goswell Tie.

Different experience: Code Tie. True to size.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • CraftwellCraftwell Lace · Sizing

    Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Goswell TieGoswell Tie · Sizing

    Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Code TieCode Tie · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Pace RisePace Rise · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Seco SpeedSeco Speed · Sizing

    Runs large.

After the first impression

How Clarks pairs age

Appearance and wear can tell different stories. Here is what repeats as the pairs get used.

Keeping a tidy appearance

Keeps its looks.

Reported across Courtlite Run, Solevana Style.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Courtlite RunCourtlite 2 Run · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • SolevanaSolevana Style · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

What it costs

Clarks prices, model by model

Regular maker prices for 18 of the 18 models in our catalogue run from $34.99 (Newick Lace) to $130 (Mapstone).

  1. Newick Lace$34.99
  2. Seco Speed$34.99
  3. Courtlite Run$49.99
  4. Craft Rally Ace$49.99
  5. Motion Trek$54.99–$100
  6. Torhill Lo$59.99
  7. Solevana$79.99
  8. Craftwell$80
  9. Molland Go$80
  10. Fosse Cup$85
  11. Mapstone$49.99–$130
  12. Easeway Lace$100
  13. Flexwell Tie$100
  14. Lockton Lace$100
  15. Step 365$100
  16. Goswell Tie$110
  17. Code Tie$120
  18. Pace Rise$130

Regular prices from the maker’s US pages. Model pages show the dates; prices may have changed.

See it in use

Watch the Clarks pairs in use

See the pairs on feet and hear the reviewers’ experiences.

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The wider picture

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News about the brand; these stories are not product recommendations.

A reason to look elsewhere

What to compare with Clarks

Start with the difference that matters to you. These are comparisons between specific pairs, with the same type of silhouette.

For more width

SolevanaSolevana Style · Width
Narrow fit.
Cloudfoam Cuxxion SockCloudfoam Cuxxion Sock · Width
Wide fit.

For a lower maker price

Trainer silhouettes

Code TieUS price on the maker's site · 2026-09-26
$120
CourierUS price on the maker's site · 2026-09-26
$98

Compare upper materials

Trainer silhouettes

Flexwell TieAvailable uppers
suede upper
Ghost MaxAvailable uppers
leather upper

Fit and feel describe reported experiences, not a guarantee. Material descriptions cover available versions; maker prices may have changed. The linked pages keep the wider picture.

Explore by what you need

How we know this

We bring together owner feedback, written and video reviews, and maker information. The model pages explain fit, comfort and wear; this page brings the brand’s range together.

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