Ronnie Fieg & Clarks Drop Gucci Horsebit Alternatives That Are Actually Affordable
— 24 February 2026

Ronnie Fieg & Clarks Drop Gucci Horsebit Alternatives That Are Actually Affordable

— 24 February 2026
Nick Kenyon
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  • Ronnie Fieg’s KITH and Clarks Originals have returned for another collaboration, this time serving up a trio of genuinely stylish loafers.
  • The three pairs are crafted from croc-embossed leather, Kennet Grain tumbled leather (complete with gold horsebit hardware), and maple suede, offering something for every occasion.
  • All three Ronnie Fieg x Clarks Originals styles are available online and are priced at $350.

Ronnie Fieg and Clarks Originals are back at it again, and if you’ve been pretending you’re “not really a loafer guy”, now’s the time to stop lying to yourself.

For Spring 2026, the duo’s 8th St collaboration has introduced a fresh silhouette: the Bristol Loafer. The Bristol Loafer line-up features classic Clarks DNA and plenty of that Fieg polish, a blend that comes together to create the kind of shoe that makes even a plain tee and trousers look intentional.

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The capsule lands in three premium iterations (one of which has two colourways), all cut from springbok leather and finished with Vibram outsoles, so you can expect them to survive years, not months. The pick of the bunch might be the maple suede pair, a penny-strap loafer topped with a custom 8th St coin that shows off a little detail for anyone else in the know.

If you’re after something closer to the new Gucci Horesbit Loafers (but at a fifth of the sticker price), there are black and brown leather versions with gold horsebit hardware, with the black pair marked as a US exclusive (unfortunately for us Down Under).

Then there’s the wildcard in a croc-embossed black leather option with a clean, strapless vamp and serving a sleek, minimal look.

Each pair is finished with 8th St embossing on the insole and packaged up in custom boxes. All three Ronnie Fieg x Clarks Originals styles are available online and are priced at $350.

Nick Kenyon
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Nick Kenyon is the Editor of Boss Hunting, joining the team after working as the Deputy Editor of luxury watch magazine Time+Tide. He has a passion for watches, with other interests across style, sports and more. Get in touch at nick (at) luxity.com.au

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