It’s a scene from Reynaert the fox It’s arguably the most amazing text that survived in medieval Dutch. Earliest versions date back to the 13th century.
It’s full of trickery and very dark humor.
Here’s a more recent depiction of the scene: 
These look nice. Haven’t seen them in the EU yet.
I wear a lot of clarks shoes and I have found that it greatly depends on the model. I have two pairs (craftdean wing, I think) that are easily six years old and I wear them a lot. Just service them once a year and they still look like new. But I owned another pair (not wings, they were dressier) that lasted me only two years. Perhaps the shoes in the outlet are not the sturdiest?
I have some wallabees and desert londons too and they used to be lower quality because the crepe sole would wear out fast. Last year I bought the black EVO versions and they barely wear out at all.
So clarks is still good in my book. I have two pairs of chelsea boots of the brand vagabond too, and they are great too!
Good chance the upper class were already familiar with the spices. The LSD and Warheads candy on the other hand…
I also came here to say I don’t wear shorts.
Only for sports. And reluctantly.