The island of Jamaica is associated with myriad cultural signatures, from Bob Marley to Red Stripe beer to jerk chicken. Among the ongoing list is a certain British footwear brand that has been around for 200 years: Clarks .

The strong connection between Jamaica and Clarks has endured for decades, with generations of island natives embracing the brand over the years — and Clarks has reciprocated the love through collections and collaborations.

Jamaicans’ passion for Clarks shoes is rooted in the complex relationship between Britain and the Caribbean island it colonized from 1655 to 1962.

“Jamaicans love Clarks — possibly more than any other country in the world,” said Al Fingers, the cultural historian, DJ and author behind the book “Clarks in Jamaica,” which now has a second editi

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