If heard that older pairs last forever and newer pairs break fast, and that's been my personal experience so far! I have a pair from 10 years ago that look almost new even though I've worn them a ton. Guy at my local Docs store even asked where I got them because he thought they were cool, and I had to tell him they were long gone (they have giant gold stars up the sides and gold trim). The soles are in great condition too. I bought a pair of platform Docs less than a year ago, and about 8-9 months in a deep crack had somehow formed halfway up in the middle of the platform...under the arch of the sole. And it goes in deep, too...2.25 inches in...I measured it out of curiosity, right before trying to use Shoe Goo to glue them back together...I stuck a butter knife in because it's thin and long and wouldn't cause further damage. 8-9 months vs 10+ years is such a huge difference! I'm shook...and they don't offer lifetime warranties anymore from what I saw online. And it's too much a pain to go all the way to the official store to ask what my options are...and I'd probably have to pay for a repair and the glue was like $10 so I'm crossing my fingers lol
I am 52 been wearing doc's since age 11 You need to wear two pairs of socks when you get them and be warned only ware them around the house for an hour or two when you first get them. After that progress slowly when you get them creased up and the leather is softened your good to go. It takes time to work them in great boots, soft ,comfortable and will last year's.
Out of curiosity, do you remember how long your longest pair lasted? The $140 price tag is a little steep for me and I want to make sure I'm making a good investment.
@@mikeylikesit525 I had a pair of doc shoes these lasted the longest roughly about 10 years ,they never split just went so scruffy I eventually chucked them out. They last a very long time obviously depends on how often you ware them. But give them a polish once in a while and you will get your money's worth out of them believe me.
@@mikeylikesit525 I bought a vintage pair (secondhand) about seven years ago and they're still in great condition. I have about four pairs of docs (2 boots, 2 shoes) that are different ages and they're all still in great condition.
Lmao same😂😂😂 i jist got mine n im torn im a 8.5 i went for a 9 around the shoes is perfect but the length is a bit big like maybe 3/4 or 1/2 inch left. The thing is i have wide feet if i go to a 8 it will be too dam tight.. so not sure what to do
Ok, I got my first pair of Docs a week and a half ago. I’ve wore them pretty much everyday, in public and at home for hours. I wear relatively thin socks, today, I even wore ankle socks. I’ve had no pain, blisters, and they’ve been the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve worn.
@@alaynao1565 Can't relate lol, worn my new jadon boots with what I thought were think sock but apparently not thick enough as they totally peeled the skin off the back of my foot within a 20 min walk.
I got my first pair of Docs as a reward to myself for making it through my first holiday week as a cashier without crying or having a panic attack or a nervous breakdown. It took a week of constant wear to break them in, and now that they are they are by far the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. The air cushioned soles are a godsend for working 7 to 8 hours on my feet. I have a tendency to put my weight on my heels when standing for long periods of time, and they're the only pair of shoes I wear where my heels aren't sore by the end of the day. Not only that, but they're great winter boots as well. I wore them out walking around town in snow and ice and they kept my feet warm and dry and I didn't have any trouble keeping my footing at all.
Completely agree. Very comfortable and durable. The soft sole really helps. Docs, and honestly a pair of old Sketchers work boots, are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn to work.
The main reason that she might not wear them quite as often is because they cost around $250 (atleast in Australia) and you wouldn't want to get them to banged up quickly because of such a big price. Personally i have worn my pair lots of times, but she might just want to preserve them better, or enjoy other shoes for other outifts.
Dr Martens NEED to be broken in, many people buy them and end up thinking they're terrible shoes. Don't give up. Once you break them in they are the most comfortable boots that last for a really long time. I know people who have had the same pair for 20+ years with almost every day wear. I love mine and I seriously wear them all the time. I wear a size 10 women's and I get a 9. I think the US women's size is off. So I always buy shoes in men's, which I wear an 8.
i bought my size which is eu 39 but they are a little big for me. i am afraid when i break in and they'll get the shape of my feet they'll be TOO big. i don't know...
I would agree the north american sizing conversion is off! I work in a shoe store that sells docs and the uk to north american sizing conversion for women in doc martins is only 2 sizes different (for example, a UK 5 = US 7), but in most other brands of shoes and boots the conversion is 3 sizes different (so a UK 5 is usually about a US women’s size 8).
Life is odd. I remember back in the 70s that Doc Martens were worn almost exclusively by Skinheads and Punk Rockers. I was thrown off seeing younger people wearing them and I guess that the whole skinhead stigma is gone. Times have gotten better.
@@marianav9655 I'm afraid they only deliver to the UK through that website. But if I'm not wrong they should have a US website as well, maybe try there?
Dr Martens are great boots. As far as I know, they're all still completely handmade (with machine assistance) in England. These boots were designed for industrial workers who are always on their feet. I'm an industrial worker myself, and actually have my Docs on right now, while on break at my factory job. Lol. With the design intent in mind, they run large because roomy boots are more comfortable after long wear. Tight fitting athletic shoes can cause blistering on the sides of your feet after consecutive 12 and 16 hour shifts. Docs are very unlikely to do that because of the amount of space they incorporate. My size 12s (US, male) fit more like 12.5's, or maybe 12 wides. This might throw off first time buyers. The soles are a soft rubber (pvc, I think) and gives your step a little bounce. This is to help ease pain from standing on hard wood or concrete shop floors. I say they work very well. These boots are easy to stand in for long events, like music festivals and things like that. The inside heel of the boots, in my experience, can be a bit rough until they're broken in. The entire sole is flat, so until it begins to take the shape of your foot a little bit and round out, it can be weird. Almost like the impact from walking is more pronounced at your heel. Once they break in, though, this stops and they're very comfortable. Great video, by the way.
They don't make them in England anymore. I think they have one style that is still made in England but the overall quality of the shoe has gone down. Name brand Doc's don't last as long as they use to and it's really hard to find old school Doc Martins that do last along time.
Hey, do you have any tips on how to make the heel less painful? I bought a pair a couple years back. They weren't my first pair of leather boots so I knew how to break them in. But the heel didn't budge. I think my pair was just poorly made tbh because after two years of wearing them they still rubbed my heels raw, until I was bleeding, even with two pairs of socks. Did I just have bad luck or is that normal?
An extra tip, beware of the "lace" code. In recent years with the resurgence of punk and skinhead culture, the lace code is back. Stay away from red laces among many other laces. Blue is a bad one if your dads a cop haha
Don't wear white laces either! White laces mean you are a white supremacist! You will definitely get beat up if you wear them and especially if you wear them ladder laced!
@@MeganSmite Don’t worry about it. Nobody actually takes it seriously and if you’re not doing anything actually harmful, then it’s just fashion. Don’t let societal convention for something you don’t even want to participate in dictate what you wanna wear.
Y’all I got my martens from a thrift store for 4.29!!!! No I’m not kidding and no they’re not fake. Yes they look a little used but I still consider myself very lucky
I had to break in my pointe shoes and I already got lots of blisters from conditioning and strengthening my feet, I once stepped on a staple in the ground that was sticking out of the wooden floor and I thought it went through my foot but it didn’t. I’ve noticed that the skin on my feet has thickened from dancing so much lol dkdndjdkd
i feel like im one of the few who didnt really need to break them in. i wear them for similar amounts of time as you and ive never had any real blisters or anything tbh.
I used to wear Docs all the time when I was a teen in the 90's. Pretty much everyone did, Docs, flannels, band tees, baby doll dresses with fishnets. I had a pair of red and black marbled Docs I got when I was 16, wore them for many years and finally had to get a new pair in 2013, 14? My husband got me the Hieronymus Bosch Garden of Earthly delights Docs! I love them so much! I rarely wear them but wearing them in that slow way for 7 years has broken them in nicely. Mine are like yours too, that stiff leather, not the soft. And I have foot problems too. I wore bandaids on the back of my heels, with an ankle sock and then a thicker sock over that. That is how I broke them in and they are super comfy now.
@@moonoom764 *manufactured in China / Thailand / Vietnam. Only a tiny portion of docs are manufactured in England these days, and they charge extra for those.
My dr. Martens just came in the mail today 😁 I usually wear a 9 1/2 so I sized down to a 9 as the dr.martens website recommended. They fit pretty good! I do have some room in them but it’s not too much ( I don’t think), they are very comfortable and not chafing my ankles at all!
They need to be broken in and taken care of. My aunt bought hers 16 years ago and she has only had to repair them once, and that was a seam she had somehow ripped, that was 6 years ago. I bought mine this year and I wear them constantly, they were soooo comfy after the first week or so and I’m planning to keep them until they die in about 20 years lol. Sorry for bad English, I’m from Sweden.
I’m from England and in winter it gets cold and mine are okay in ice and have also been a god send in snow 👍🏼❄️ England isn’t like Canada though as in we have had -5 we don’t get -30’s so just for reference
Most comfortable shoes I own! I have the same pair and it took me roughly a year of inconsistent on/off wear to fully break them in. 7 years and all types of environmental factors later, they still look fairly new. Best purchase!
After saving up for them for months, I bought them not too long ago. No regrets, they’re comfy as hell once broken in and I get lots of complements on them
I have had like 3 pairs. With my oldest being 7 years old. The golden rule to break your dr.martens is wearing the fuzzy thick socks with thin tube socks underneath. easiest and fastest way ^^ most amazing shoes ever 🌸
They are the comfiest shoe you will ever own once you get past the breaking in stage. My first pair have been through hell and back (having hot oil splashed on them, etc) and still look amazing. They're totally worth the money
The first time I got doc martens, I bought them in France. I wore them for a walk up the road and ended up walking home in bloody socks, boots in hand. My issues were on the foot, not the ankle. For 2 weeks I wore them at home only when I was sitting down and let them mold to my feet. Then for a week I wore them at home while I moved around to do errands. After they broke in they were incredibly comfortable. I wore them nearly daily and walked at least 5 miles in them and it took about 5 years to wear them down.
i live by sf and they have a dr.marten store. i tried on a pair of size 5 women’s holly platforms, and i wear a size 7. preferably, i would i have wanted to purchase a 5.5 but because they don’t carry half sizes, i’d recommend rounding off to the bigger side. also, platforms are way heavier than you’d expect
I have half size feet, and my first pair was said online to run small so I got a 9. But they ended up being true to size, so a bit too big for my 8.5 feet. I've had them for 10 years so far and have worn them a ton and still have not broken them in lol. Because of the half size of space at the back, the leather creased/bent right at the back of my foot and it still rubs me raw and makes me bleed if I don't wear thick socks and wear them untied (I tied the bottom half of the laces tightly, but leave the top half loose and untied, so they stay on my feet but are loose at the back to stop the rubbing). I recently bought a pair of the vegan platforms, and I had zero breaking in needed. Those ones ran big, so I got a size 8 and they fit my 8.5 feet perfectly. Almost too tight at first, but even though they're fake leather they seem to have stretched out enough that they're not too hard on my foot anymore.
Well I work at boot store. So if they are uncomfortable. You can steam the inside of the boot (where it’s not comfortable) loosen the leather a bit. You can use a tea kettle or clothes steamer and it’ll do the job.
I’ve had mine for about 6 months and have already worn them into crap! 😂😂 one tip I would say is to definitely get the doc marten leather wax to keep them clean
I have wide-ish feet and had to size up to an 8, I'm normally a 7.5. The size 7 were insanelyyy tight on me even though the length was fine. The 8's are kinda big but they fit fine with thick socks. I'm gonna get an insole so they'll fit perfectly. The good thing about sizing up is that they're comfortable right away.
Another tip how to not painfully break through doc martens: this sounds weird but wear your docs around the house (preferably without socks) until you get used to the painful feeling of it then you can start wearing it outside. if your leather is a different type than smooth 1460, make sure to loosely wear it or else you might start making the leather wrinkle up.
They are slip resistant in oil but not ice. I wonder if the vegan leather would be easier to break in. A few years back they had the model Drench that was matte rubber, like a rain boot, in this cut and they were awesome! No break in time needed!
I just bought my first pair of Dr. Marten boots, as a Christmas Gift for myself, lol I went ahead and ordered them online. Also, $33 less and want to upload a vid, just because Im so excited. I am a size 8 1/2 but they do run big I actually got a size 8 and they are so comfortable, I wish I would have seen your vid before my purchase, it has good info. Thanks for sharing, I love my boots and it was a good buy for sure! ❤️
I wanted to buy the one u have today bc it covers more of my leg but they ran out of my size and I didn’t wanna wait any longer. So I bought the “Women’s 1460 smooth” instead and the cashier gave me tips on breaking the shoes. She told me to wear thick socks so the base of the shoe won’t hurt the top of ur feet as much and the thick socks will also help you breaking in faster. She also recommended for me to buy a wax they sell to help make my Dr. Martens waterproof 💜AND NICE TO MEET U ARMY!! 💜
Do they last as long? I've been thinking about getting a pair. I had a leather pair but I sold it because it was too big. Since then I went vegan but I haven't found good quality vegan shoes yet.
Steini Stein i have had my vegan DMs since september, have wore them almost daily and i can honestly say they still look brand new! such a better option than animal skin! super comfy and easier to break in
Paula Blue I managed to recently snag a second hand leather pair in great condition for €90, what a steal! I’m vegetarian so I was conflicted between second hand or the vegan docs but I’m glad I went with the second hand pair since I was saving money and it was less damage to the environment overall, I love them so much🥺
They're great shoes, whether it is a pair of "made in England" boots or if they are made in China. My oldest pair are about 5 years old and still going strong.... Don't worry about people saying they're bad quality. Chief says they're it 😂
I've been wearing 1460's since the late 80's. There's absolutely and objectively a difference in leather and build-quality between the "Made in England" and outsourced. Check out the other reviews. They are not comparable.
Yes, I can't understand all the flak towards the Chinese ones. My pair is seven years old and will probably last a few more years. I like this pair better than my English pair from 1999, where the leather cracked open after 7 years and many blisters.
Love docs. Just ordered a pair of heels... I'm nervous cause I also always like to buy in store but I was so tempted! I say go with the size that fits looser than fitted I was upset about my first pair being loose at size 7 as I Ionged for 6.5... but man were they uncomfortable and it would've been worse if I couldn't gone down half a size lol I wear mine all the time! Once broken in they are they comfiest shoes ever. The shriver hi is my everyday boot and Ive owned pair of Pascal's for 7 years. Loooove them
They smoothe out over time, I think the balsam helps work them in quicker too by moisturizing the leather I wear them more in the summer then the winter
I've had mine 3 years!! Best boots ever. Don't get the leather ones tho my friend has gone thru 2 of those from the outside wearing down. The soles themselves are amazing
Just got a pair of patent 1460s and wore them right away to work a 9 hour shift and the backs of my ankles are both shredded. The leather is so tough that it rubbed off 2 layers of skin. My socks were soaked in blood and now they’re sitting under my bed I’m terrified to try them on again
It took me 3 years to break mine in. I got a size 9 my true size and it is the best decision for me. I’ve had mine for 5 years now. I have the glossy ones.
So Pascals tend to be softer. Also for sizing I got some Pascal lilac ones that were exclusive with a set of retailers. I got size 8 and they were tight and I wore them for 12 hours everday for 2 weeks and then they felt so comcomfortable. Unfortunately they were destroyed, so I ended up getting a different pair (because the lilac no longer exists in my size from Canadian retailers) and they are from the actual Doc Marten site. I got the union jack design and there are three different leathers overall in the boot, each one stitched on top of the next to make the union jack. They are also size 8 (the doc site has a multi country size guide) but they fit way differently. I also noticed the inside is lined with suede and it's a lot more comfortable. By the way, there are Doc Marten winter boots, I've never tried them but they seem pretty heavy duty and warm. Love the video!
They were destroyed?? Omg how? I've had a pair for 7 years and I've worn them hundreds of times and they look barely worn at first glance 😱 they're black though. But if they were tight from start... I can tell that's already not good tho cause mine were a little loose and man did they hurt to break in lol
@@BriSoza Someone I know works at a cobblers and she had offered to get them sprayed amongst other things. Unfortunately her dog managed to get to them and she torn them up. She felt really bad about it and actually bought me my union jack pair. In reality, it wasn't all her fault as the docs were put in what was supposed to be a safe place that the dog had never gotten to before. It really sucks but I mean oh well
I just got a pair on Christmas, and lemme tell you when you wear them for the first time it hurts like *H E L L* so just wear 2 pair of socks or some really strong band aid. But once they broke in they are one of the best shoes to get! The guy at the store warned me and told me to wear them for 3 days straight so they break in, he asked me multiple times if I'm sure I can walk in these with one pair of socks so I guess they really take care of your health. It's not like they are dangerous but as i already said they just really hurt.
Two things i noticed is that The first time the blisters are real! But otherwise yes they are a bit stiff in the beginning and depending on if you want the front shape to stay round or not will determine the front stiffness
I like your ring! I’m curious what the design is. Thx for the video. DMs are definitely back in style. They were all the rage in the 90’s while I was in school. Moleskin can be put inside too so they help with any rubbing.
Wear a sock that is one inch or more taller than the boot, this solves your chafing problem. This is not a heavy boot, if you think so, try a heavy duty hiking boot, then see what you think of the weight.
In my opinion, it's a heavy boot and I say that so viewers can get an idea of the weight compared to average shoes. If this was a review on "heavy duty hiking boots" then that'll be a different story, but it's not
@@DrTech-pw2cu Good to know. Like I said above, its heavy in my opinion and for you it may be light but for me its slightly heavy. It's just a simple statement for viewers who can relate to my stature, even for those who have never owned other boots before, to take into consideration before buying.
It’s definitely a heavy boot. But I guess it depends on the pair and country of origin. I bought a pair and realized one of the boots was made in Vietnam while the other was made in Lao PDR. The left one which was made in Lao PDR had a much thicker cut of leather and was significantly heavier than the Vietnam boot. I now have a pair of dr martens where one feels like lead and the other almost weightless. Contacted dr martens who refused to rectify the issue
I know this is an old video but thank you so much I was on their website tryn to buy sm boots. coincidentally I am a size 8 Us and 5 uk so this video was on point. Thanks so much
You sized down, like me. For me the 7s were TOO big so I went with the 6 because my foot fit exactly. My one problem is that theyre taking forever to break in.
momo rose same! i went back and fourth between two sizes because one was way too big and the other fit perfectly but if my foot grows i’m dead because they are a little small and they hurt my feet so bad! i’m hoping when i break them in it will get better though.
@@olivia7660 Im also the same! I have long narrow feet. My toes sometimes tickle the end, but it does hurt and I wear them all day. Im sure they will mold to my feet if I keep wearing them though!
yesterday i bought some black high top dr martens in the us women’s size 8, today i was going to my first day of year 8 and realised they looked really odd on me and the dont on my friend, so i’m about to change them to a us women’s 7!
I've been wearing the same docs since 2009, almost every single day, they were made in china and they still hold up very well. I'll most likely wear them till I die, or till they die.
I bought these last summer and and I wore them everyday . And they never gave me blisters or anything . And they still look new when I clean them . So don’t be scared to buy them , everyone is different
I still have scars from the blisters I got during the 2 first weeks of wearing my docs 🙄 I got them 4 years ago and they're holding up pretty well considering that I wear them A LOT. Favourite shoe to this day, looking forward to buy another pair of docs❤
Anna I don’t own a pair. I clicked the video because I was thinking of buying one. I like the way they look. However, from the comments, they seem hard? Why are they made so hard?
@@EmeraldRubyTea The material that they're made from it's hard itself, but it's also what makes the shoe durable with a very long lifespan, I didn't know about this before I got my pair, but had I known beforehand I don't think it would have affected my decision and I would buy another pair cause once you break them in they're legit comfortable
Mine came today. They're very stiff (as expected), but after applying some dubbin there was a noticeable difference. Not a massive one, they still need breaking in of course, but it's helped. Seeing as I'll be practically living in them over the next few months it hopefully won't be too long before they're like a second skin!
@@sweetvonbettie1 It's a wax-based product that you warm slightly, then apply in thin layers before polishing it off. I think it's supposed to make the leather a little more pliable, and like I say, it seems to have worked!
I’m nervous because I bought a size seven and there was a little bit of room in the front.but I tried the sixes in store too and they were too perfect of a fit. Do idk if I got the wrong size
TheWayItIs I got the biggest size because the size six was already pretty tight with a thin pair of socks. So I knew that if I wanted a fluffy sock or a thicker sock it would be way to tight. Hopefully I made the right choice
Nothing 203 I’d say you made the right choice. I work in a shoe store and the biggest mistake people make is saying they’ll stretch. Yes they do but nobody wants uncomfortable shoes and the toe box never stretches. Plus never wear thin socks with the boots.
I just bought the Pascal style, softer leather upper. Very comfortable. Went up a size as well. Got them at a Journeys Store. The folks there are really great! Highly recommend Journeys stores!
I got mine when I was 15, I'm now 24 and I still ware them and not to mention they are sooo comfortable and perfect for festivals... also they are made in the UK
Excellent video. I randomly came across the cutest pair of doc martens shoes on Pinterest and looking into buying a pair. They’re not a boot but they’re actually a short ankle style shoe. Super cute
I got my first pair of Docs a week or two ago. I’ve worn them almost everyday, at home and I public for hours. With one pair of relatively thin socks, today I wore the with ankle socks. I’ve had no blisters, pain, etc. Everything I’ve read/watched says I’ll need to break them in slowly and it’ll be painful. I’m not feeling it and they already look like they’re getting broken in. Are my feet normal?
Can I ask if Doc Martens are cheaper in the UK?? People are saying they’re spending $250+ and neither of mine costed near that. My first pair was the soft leather boots that I bought for £110 and my second pair is the Chelsea platform boots that I got on clearance for £89 (originally £140). The absolute most expensive ones I’ve seen here (at least in the actual docs store) was about £180. I know they’re English so that’s why I’m assuming they’re cheaper here.
i got my first pair of docs a few weeks ago, i already broke them in because i knew that my ankles blister easily so i used a hairdryer to soften the leather
I just got my first 1490's and I only had blisters after I ran in them (don't ask) but I think they're great really just need breaking in properly and they take a bit longer than most boots I believe
I wear a US 6.5 so I got my boots in a US 7. It took me almost 1.5 weeks straight of wearing them with multiple pairs of thick socks and many many blisters to break them in. ( wear them around the house too lol) But trust me once you they break in you are good.
@@ya0gurt tbh i have no idea, thats just what worked best for me. I tried on both a size down and one up in store before ordering my pair online. I just liked how the size up fit especially knowing i would have room for thicker socks in the cold months. So who knows, it might just be preference lol 🤷🏽♀
My all time favorite boot! I use to wear those in high school in the 90’s. I just brought me another pair for Christmas. The Virginia 1490 10 eyelids its leather my softer. But love them. Good video 👍🏼
I bought a pair of docs at a thift store for like 30 bucks and I've been wearing them for 5 years now and don't plan on retiring them anytime soon.
Wow that was a good deal
Dang, envious. U got a good deal there.
If heard that older pairs last forever and newer pairs break fast, and that's been my personal experience so far! I have a pair from 10 years ago that look almost new even though I've worn them a ton. Guy at my local Docs store even asked where I got them because he thought they were cool, and I had to tell him they were long gone (they have giant gold stars up the sides and gold trim). The soles are in great condition too. I bought a pair of platform Docs less than a year ago, and about 8-9 months in a deep crack had somehow formed halfway up in the middle of the platform...under the arch of the sole. And it goes in deep, too...2.25 inches in...I measured it out of curiosity, right before trying to use Shoe Goo to glue them back together...I stuck a butter knife in because it's thin and long and wouldn't cause further damage. 8-9 months vs 10+ years is such a huge difference! I'm shook...and they don't offer lifetime warranties anymore from what I saw online. And it's too much a pain to go all the way to the official store to ask what my options are...and I'd probably have to pay for a repair and the glue was like $10 so I'm crossing my fingers lol
Thats literally me omg lol
Gotta keep my eyes open for a pair of Doc Martens.
I am 52 been wearing doc's since age 11
You need to wear two pairs of socks when you get them and be warned only ware them around the house for an hour or two when you first get them.
After that progress slowly when you get them creased up and the leather is softened your good to go. It takes time to work them in great boots, soft ,comfortable and will last year's.
Out of curiosity, do you remember how long your longest pair lasted? The $140 price tag is a little steep for me and I want to make sure I'm making a good investment.
@@mikeylikesit525 I had a pair of doc shoes these lasted the longest roughly about 10 years ,they never split just went so scruffy I eventually chucked them out. They last a very long time obviously depends on how often you ware them. But give them a polish once in a while and you will get your money's worth out of them believe me.
@@garynicholson2855 thank you!
@@mikeylikesit525 my pleasure hope you enjoy them.
@@mikeylikesit525 I bought a vintage pair (secondhand) about seven years ago and they're still in great condition. I have about four pairs of docs (2 boots, 2 shoes) that are different ages and they're all still in great condition.
*me watching this after I already bought some*
“mmm yes”
Me too LMAO XD
me 3!
Kermit the Frog me lmao
Sameeee
Lmao same😂😂😂 i jist got mine n im torn im a 8.5 i went for a 9 around the shoes is perfect but the length is a bit big like maybe 3/4 or 1/2 inch left. The thing is i have wide feet if i go to a 8 it will be too dam tight.. so not sure what to do
Also wear thicker socks when you're breaking them in. It will help your feet not blister. Doc Martens sells socks as well
Thin socks and other normal ones top of that works for me
Ok, I got my first pair of Docs a week and a half ago. I’ve wore them pretty much everyday, in public and at home for hours. I wear relatively thin socks, today, I even wore ankle socks. I’ve had no pain, blisters, and they’ve been the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve worn.
@@alaynao1565 Can't relate lol, worn my new jadon boots with what I thought were think sock but apparently not thick enough as they totally peeled the skin off the back of my foot within a 20 min walk.
alayna o lucky I been wearing mine for a weak and I got blisters and pain on my side ankle 🥺
I WAS JUST GONNA say that!! I ordered em and they were a bit loose bc I didn’t want em right but now imma get thick boots
I got my first pair of Docs as a reward to myself for making it through my first holiday week as a cashier without crying or having a panic attack or a nervous breakdown. It took a week of constant wear to break them in, and now that they are they are by far the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. The air cushioned soles are a godsend for working 7 to 8 hours on my feet. I have a tendency to put my weight on my heels when standing for long periods of time, and they're the only pair of shoes I wear where my heels aren't sore by the end of the day. Not only that, but they're great winter boots as well. I wore them out walking around town in snow and ice and they kept my feet warm and dry and I didn't have any trouble keeping my footing at all.
Completely agree. Very comfortable and durable. The soft sole really helps. Docs, and honestly a pair of old Sketchers work boots, are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn to work.
What style did you get?
@@Astrid98 Mine are the Pascal 8 eye boots
How does the softer leather hold up? I think I like the look of those more
@@Astrid98 Pretty good so far!
6 times in a year?? GEEZ man, boots are meant to be worn and abused!
Chris Hanline I have 50 pairs of shoes but I have to admit that is a bit ridiculous
The main reason that she might not wear them quite as often is because they cost around $250 (atleast in Australia) and you wouldn't want to get them to banged up quickly because of such a big price. Personally i have worn my pair lots of times, but she might just want to preserve them better, or enjoy other shoes for other outifts.
Chris Hanline I have a pair of doc martens 1490 black smooth ik they arnt the true ones but I still like them and I wear them everyday
Chris Hanline a lot of people
do wear them daily in the snow and rain, and they hold up really well, so it might just be a her thing
peach pit ya but they only last 6 months that’s how long my last ones were
Dr Martens NEED to be broken in, many people buy them and end up thinking they're terrible shoes. Don't give up. Once you break them in they are the most comfortable boots that last for a really long time. I know people who have had the same pair for 20+ years with almost every day wear.
I love mine and I seriously wear them all the time. I wear a size 10 women's and I get a 9. I think the US women's size is off. So I always buy shoes in men's, which I wear an 8.
It helps a lot to condition the leather. The doc martens site sells balsam which is used to keep the leather clean and supple
i bought my size which is eu 39 but they are a little big for me. i am afraid when i break in and they'll get the shape of my feet they'll be TOO big. i don't know...
What means breaking them??
I would agree the north american sizing conversion is off! I work in a shoe store that sells docs and the uk to north american sizing conversion for women in doc martins is only 2 sizes different (for example, a UK 5 = US 7), but in most other brands of shoes and boots the conversion is 3 sizes different (so a UK 5 is usually about a US women’s size 8).
@@mari-liis3751 it means streching them, comfortably putting them on.
My first pair Dr Martens was back in 1993 (Middle school) they lasted me forever. I own a pair now and they are still amazing. No issues at all!
Arey they waterproof? Can we wear'em in snow
Life is odd. I remember back in the 70s that Doc Martens were worn almost exclusively by Skinheads and Punk Rockers. I was thrown off seeing younger people wearing them and I guess that the whole skinhead stigma is gone. Times have gotten better.
I got a steal with doc Martens at a thrift store. I got them for 40$ and they are like brand new. I got so lucky bro
Jenny Vega from what thrift store did u buy them?
Elda’s Adventures! you can find them anywhere, it doesn’t matter what store they’re at
@@her_intention I like to buy brand new and throw the box away take them to the thrift store so the less fortunate can have brand new items. take care
voidremoved Omgash that is so nice of you and thx for it
Elda’s Adventures! Ik I’m super late lol but Plato’s closet
《《☆ ☆ Lol don't listen to me, Martens originated from ENGLAND (Not Germany)!! Thanks Sam! ☆ ☆》》
Nancy Hui I’ve heard they had neo nazi association. Probably why you thought of Germany :) still a rad boot.
@SayaGrr yeah combat boots can give off a nazi vibe because it was a classic part of the uniform in the time of national socialism in Germany...
Nancy Hui No worries, the founder was German
the air cushioned sole was german but not the boots themselves
I was just getting ready to correct you and I scrolled down and saw this comment haha!
The UK Dr. Martens website sells half sizes :) Just thought I'd add the info.
Thanks Kate ❣
do you know if they deliver internationally though??
@@marianav9655 I'm afraid they only deliver to the UK through that website. But if I'm not wrong they should have a US website as well, maybe try there?
I just wanted to ask what do you mean half sizes?
@@rutazareckaite for example I'm size UK 7 but some of their shoes run a bit bigger than that so I would buy UK 6,5 instead :)
I've had mine since 7th grade and I'm a college freshman now! My most comfortable shoes ever!
Dr Martens are great boots. As far as I know, they're all still completely handmade (with machine assistance) in England.
These boots were designed for industrial workers who are always on their feet. I'm an industrial worker myself, and actually have my Docs on right now, while on break at my factory job. Lol.
With the design intent in mind, they run large because roomy boots are more comfortable after long wear. Tight fitting athletic shoes can cause blistering on the sides of your feet after consecutive 12 and 16 hour shifts. Docs are very unlikely to do that because of the amount of space they incorporate. My size 12s (US, male) fit more like 12.5's, or maybe 12 wides. This might throw off first time buyers.
The soles are a soft rubber (pvc, I think) and gives your step a little bounce. This is to help ease pain from standing on hard wood or concrete shop floors. I say they work very well. These boots are easy to stand in for long events, like music festivals and things like that.
The inside heel of the boots, in my experience, can be a bit rough until they're broken in. The entire sole is flat, so until it begins to take the shape of your foot a little bit and round out, it can be weird. Almost like the impact from walking is more pronounced at your heel. Once they break in, though, this stops and they're very comfortable.
Great video, by the way.
Not all of them are made in England. They started producing docs in China as well
They don't make them in England anymore. I think they have one style that is still made in England but the overall quality of the shoe has gone down. Name brand Doc's don't last as long as they use to and it's really hard to find old school Doc Martins that do last along time.
Hey, do you have any tips on how to make the heel less painful?
I bought a pair a couple years back. They weren't my first pair of leather boots so I knew how to break them in.
But the heel didn't budge. I think my pair was just poorly made tbh because after two years of wearing them they still rubbed my heels raw, until I was bleeding, even with two pairs of socks.
Did I just have bad luck or is that normal?
@@steinistein8611
Try some insoles sounds like they could be slightly too big. And pull the laces tight.
Do you think the platform dr martens with zippers are a bad investment? I read that the added zipper means they will break down faster.
Dr martens are the 1 shoe that look way better broken in and beat up than brand new. Change my mind
Just like chucks! Lol
and white vans and air force ones
Af1's and chuck taylors
Facts I beat the hell out of all my sneakers/boots. I just ordered some Supreme Pascals & I’m gonna take those everywhere
@@ava-bn7eb You do NOTTTT beat up ur white vans and af1's, that hurts my heartttttttttt noooo
oops already bought them
Me rn 🤣and in my own size!!! Lol
Same but they fit me big
@@brandon._tapia how do you fix that? Do you wear insoles?
An extra tip, beware of the "lace" code. In recent years with the resurgence of punk and skinhead culture, the lace code is back. Stay away from red laces among many other laces. Blue is a bad one if your dads a cop haha
Don't wear white laces either! White laces mean you are a white supremacist! You will definitely get beat up if you wear them and especially if you wear them ladder laced!
what about the yellow ones lol??
@@MeganSmite Don’t worry about it. Nobody actually takes it seriously and if you’re not doing anything actually harmful, then it’s just fashion. Don’t let societal convention for something you don’t even want to participate in dictate what you wanna wear.
Y’all I got my martens from a thrift store for 4.29!!!! No I’m not kidding and no they’re not fake. Yes they look a little used but I still consider myself very lucky
Jusme Yo I thrifted a 1460 today for $9 !! I got lucky toooo
Lucky
Where can i find such thrift shops😭😭
I wish I had a thrift store like that
Cats Are awesome same
I’m a dancer and west pointe shoes, breaking these in are e a s y
Marissa Jolie girl i feel you! i have to break in figure skates💀💀 THE BLISTERS
Pointe shoes are easy for me to break in...
I had to break in my pointe shoes and I already got lots of blisters from conditioning and strengthening my feet, I once stepped on a staple in the ground that was sticking out of the wooden floor and I thought it went through my foot but it didn’t. I’ve noticed that the skin on my feet has thickened from dancing so much lol dkdndjdkd
Tell me about it😂
i feel like im one of the few who didnt really need to break them in. i wear them for similar amounts of time as you and ive never had any real blisters or anything tbh.
SAME! I wear mine everyday, with pretty thin socks and have had no blisters!
Sam here! I think you just have to get the correct size.
They also have vegan boots, made out of vinyl.
Yes 😍 i have them 🌱
Geraldine are they worth it?
@@sonorahh i never had 'real' ones so i really appreciate them
yeah but honestly the leather ones are prettier
You do realize that it's better for the environment to just wear leather?
same, the 8’s felt like clown shoes but 7’s were really tight. i put a ziplock bag of water in the boot and then froze them and they fit really good
Callie Tippen how does that work? I’m looking into buying them but I am usually a 8 and I’m scared of ordering the wrong size
Celine my foot is really narrow so that’s why i got the 7.
I used to wear Docs all the time when I was a teen in the 90's. Pretty much everyone did, Docs, flannels, band tees, baby doll dresses with fishnets. I had a pair of red and black marbled Docs I got when I was 16, wore them for many years and finally had to get a new pair in 2013, 14? My husband got me the Hieronymus Bosch Garden of Earthly delights Docs! I love them so much! I rarely wear them but wearing them in that slow way for 7 years has broken them in nicely. Mine are like yours too, that stiff leather, not the soft. And I have foot problems too. I wore bandaids on the back of my heels, with an ankle sock and then a thicker sock over that. That is how I broke them in and they are super comfy now.
Dr. Martens is English
sam leo The founder was German
annagrace yeah the Brand ist english but the shoes are originally german
Founded in Germany, manufacturerd in Britain
@@moonoom764 *manufactured in China / Thailand / Vietnam. Only a tiny portion of docs are manufactured in England these days, and they charge extra for those.
Hans Franz the extra is more than worth it
My dr. Martens just came in the mail today 😁 I usually wear a 9 1/2 so I sized down to a 9 as the dr.martens website recommended. They fit pretty good! I do have some room in them but it’s not too much ( I don’t think), they are very comfortable and not chafing my ankles at all!
They need to be broken in and taken care of. My aunt bought hers 16 years ago and she has only had to repair them once, and that was a seam she had somehow ripped, that was 6 years ago.
I bought mine this year and I wear them constantly, they were soooo comfy after the first week or so and I’m planning to keep them until they die in about 20 years lol.
Sorry for bad English, I’m from Sweden.
Your english is pretty good. I just got mine too im in love. 🤗
i bought mine in ny and i wore them my entire trip, i broke into mine and when i came home they were so comfy and now i wear them 24/7
@@kevingarcia6746 i got mine in a size 6 but im originally a size 6.5
I’m from England and in winter it gets cold and mine are okay in ice and have also been a god send in snow 👍🏼❄️ England isn’t like Canada though as in we have had -5 we don’t get -30’s so just for reference
Yah my Crazy Horse docs dont hold up for our winter but theyre so sexy
Coolness and functional TIP: wrap the laces around the top of the boot before tying the bow
finally someone else who does this!!
Most comfortable shoes I own! I have the same pair and it took me roughly a year of inconsistent on/off wear to fully break them in. 7 years and all types of environmental factors later, they still look fairly new. Best purchase!
After saving up for them for months, I bought them not too long ago. No regrets, they’re comfy as hell once broken in and I get lots of complements on them
I have had like 3 pairs. With my oldest being 7 years old. The golden rule to break your dr.martens is wearing the fuzzy thick socks with thin tube socks underneath. easiest and fastest way ^^ most amazing shoes ever 🌸
Do they get more room in the front? My options are to much room in the front or my toes touching the front 🙃
i’ve wanted a pair of docs for years now but haven’t bought them because i wasn’t sure if they were worth the money
They are the comfiest shoe you will ever own once you get past the breaking in stage. My first pair have been through hell and back (having hot oil splashed on them, etc) and still look amazing. They're totally worth the money
Spiffy i bought a pair 2 months ago and i love them. bets purchase i’ve ever made and i wear them almost everyday!
aubrey morgan which one did u buy, the corrected leather or uncorrected. I want to buy my shoes tomorrow!
The first time I got doc martens, I bought them in France. I wore them for a walk up the road and ended up walking home in bloody socks, boots in hand. My issues were on the foot, not the ankle. For 2 weeks I wore them at home only when I was sitting down and let them mold to my feet. Then for a week I wore them at home while I moved around to do errands. After they broke in they were incredibly comfortable. I wore them nearly daily and walked at least 5 miles in them and it took about 5 years to wear them down.
i live by sf and they have a dr.marten store. i tried on a pair of size 5 women’s holly platforms, and i wear a size 7. preferably, i would i have wanted to purchase a 5.5 but because they don’t carry half sizes, i’d recommend rounding off to the bigger side. also, platforms are way heavier than you’d expect
I have half size feet, and my first pair was said online to run small so I got a 9. But they ended up being true to size, so a bit too big for my 8.5 feet. I've had them for 10 years so far and have worn them a ton and still have not broken them in lol. Because of the half size of space at the back, the leather creased/bent right at the back of my foot and it still rubs me raw and makes me bleed if I don't wear thick socks and wear them untied (I tied the bottom half of the laces tightly, but leave the top half loose and untied, so they stay on my feet but are loose at the back to stop the rubbing). I recently bought a pair of the vegan platforms, and I had zero breaking in needed. Those ones ran big, so I got a size 8 and they fit my 8.5 feet perfectly. Almost too tight at first, but even though they're fake leather they seem to have stretched out enough that they're not too hard on my foot anymore.
8.5 fits my foot perfectly. Should i get a 9 or 8? I want the classic 1460 or the virginia pascal.
I got the black ones literally a week ago and I love them
Well I work at boot store. So if they are uncomfortable. You can steam the inside of the boot (where it’s not comfortable) loosen the leather a bit. You can use a tea kettle or clothes steamer and it’ll do the job.
I’ve had mine for about 6 months and have already worn them into crap! 😂😂 one tip I would say is to definitely get the doc marten leather wax to keep them clean
I have wide-ish feet and had to size up to an 8, I'm normally a 7.5. The size 7 were insanelyyy tight on me even though the length was fine. The 8's are kinda big but they fit fine with thick socks. I'm gonna get an insole so they'll fit perfectly. The good thing about sizing up is that they're comfortable right away.
Another tip how to not painfully break through doc martens: this sounds weird but wear your docs around the house (preferably without socks) until you get used to the painful feeling of it then you can start wearing it outside. if your leather is a different type than smooth 1460, make sure to loosely wear it or else you might start making the leather wrinkle up.
They are slip resistant in oil but not ice. I wonder if the vegan leather would be easier to break in. A few years back they had the model Drench that was matte rubber, like a rain boot, in this cut and they were awesome! No break in time needed!
Wow! Slip resistant in oil as well?? Thanks for the tip Laura :)
Vegan leather doesn't need to be broken in I have some red cherry vegan ones and they are really flimsy honestly
@@rabijaalickovic2466 debunk all of those reviews because I have around 24 pairs of docs and the vegan ones don't need break in at all
I just bought my first pair of Dr. Marten boots, as a Christmas Gift for myself, lol I went ahead and ordered them online. Also, $33 less and want to upload a vid, just because Im so excited. I am a size 8 1/2 but they do run big I actually got a size 8 and they are so comfortable, I wish I would have seen your vid before my purchase, it has good info. Thanks for sharing, I love my boots and it was a good buy for sure! ❤️
I wanted to buy the one u have today bc it covers more of my leg but they ran out of my size and I didn’t wanna wait any longer. So I bought the “Women’s 1460 smooth” instead and the cashier gave me tips on breaking the shoes. She told me to wear thick socks so the base of the shoe won’t hurt the top of ur feet as much and the thick socks will also help you breaking in faster. She also recommended for me to buy a wax they sell to help make my Dr. Martens waterproof
💜AND NICE TO MEET U ARMY!! 💜
I recommend the vegan ones. They're easier to break in, mine never hurt my feet even on the first day and it's better for the animals 😉
Do they last as long?
I've been thinking about getting a pair.
I had a leather pair but I sold it because it was too big. Since then I went vegan but I haven't found good quality vegan shoes yet.
Steini Stein i have had my vegan DMs since september, have wore them almost daily and i can honestly say they still look brand new! such a better option than animal skin! super comfy and easier to break in
But is it leather made out of plants or just plain ol plastic ?
Paula Blue I managed to recently snag a second hand leather pair in great condition for €90, what a steal! I’m vegetarian so I was conflicted between second hand or the vegan docs but I’m glad I went with the second hand pair since I was saving money and it was less damage to the environment overall, I love them so much🥺
y’all gotta call “vegan leather” what it is... plastic
They're great shoes, whether it is a pair of "made in England" boots or if they are made in China. My oldest pair are about 5 years old and still going strong.... Don't worry about people saying they're bad quality. Chief says they're it 😂
I've been wearing 1460's since the late 80's. There's absolutely and objectively a difference in leather and build-quality between the "Made in England" and outsourced.
Check out the other reviews. They are not comparable.
Yes, I can't understand all the flak towards the Chinese ones. My pair is seven years old and will probably last a few more years. I like this pair better than my English pair from 1999, where the leather cracked open after 7 years and many blisters.
Love docs. Just ordered a pair of heels... I'm nervous cause I also always like to buy in store but I was so tempted! I say go with the size that fits looser than fitted I was upset about my first pair being loose at size 7 as I Ionged for 6.5... but man were they uncomfortable and it would've been worse if I couldn't gone down half a size lol I wear mine all the time! Once broken in they are they comfiest shoes ever. The shriver hi is my everyday boot and Ive owned pair of Pascal's for 7 years. Loooove them
Brianna Soza so yes to a looser fit or no? Cause you said to go with a looser fit but then said they were uncomfortable:o
They smoothe out over time, I think the balsam helps work them in quicker too by moisturizing the leather I wear them more in the summer then the winter
I was looking up doc martens the other day and this is in my recommended. I-
This was so helpful. I’m getting them and I didn’t know how to wear or style em.
I've had mine 3 years!! Best boots ever. Don't get the leather ones tho my friend has gone thru 2 of those from the outside wearing down. The soles themselves are amazing
Liu Gracee why not leather?
Just got a pair of patent 1460s and wore them right away to work a 9 hour shift and the backs of my ankles are both shredded. The leather is so tough that it rubbed off 2 layers of skin. My socks were soaked in blood and now they’re sitting under my bed I’m terrified to try them on again
I just treated myself to a pair of doctor martens after working to many hours in the service industry. I love them so much 💖
Great video..I’ve bought some boots before but never online didn’t want to get my size 10 and then fit all loose..gonna go and order my boots now :)
It took me 3 years to break mine in. I got a size 9 my true size and it is the best decision for me. I’ve had mine for 5 years now. I have the glossy ones.
So Pascals tend to be softer. Also for sizing I got some Pascal lilac ones that were exclusive with a set of retailers. I got size 8 and they were tight and I wore them for 12 hours everday for 2 weeks and then they felt so comcomfortable. Unfortunately they were destroyed, so I ended up getting a different pair (because the lilac no longer exists in my size from Canadian retailers) and they are from the actual Doc Marten site. I got the union jack design and there are three different leathers overall in the boot, each one stitched on top of the next to make the union jack. They are also size 8 (the doc site has a multi country size guide) but they fit way differently. I also noticed the inside is lined with suede and it's a lot more comfortable. By the way, there are Doc Marten winter boots, I've never tried them but they seem pretty heavy duty and warm. Love the video!
Harmony B.
Great. Where did you get your be Union Jack design from?
@@znycelondon5313 the Doc Marten website.
They were destroyed?? Omg how? I've had a pair for 7 years and I've worn them hundreds of times and they look barely worn at first glance 😱 they're black though. But if they were tight from start... I can tell that's already not good tho cause mine were a little loose and man did they hurt to break in lol
@@BriSoza Someone I know works at a cobblers and she had offered to get them sprayed amongst other things. Unfortunately her dog managed to get to them and she torn them up. She felt really bad about it and actually bought me my union jack pair. In reality, it wasn't all her fault as the docs were put in what was supposed to be a safe place that the dog had never gotten to before. It really sucks but I mean oh well
@@harmonybrowndemelo3155 wow! RIP lilac docs 😭 Haha but what a good friend to replace them for you!
I just got a pair on Christmas, and lemme tell you when you wear them for the first time it hurts like *H E L L* so just wear 2 pair of socks or some really strong band aid. But once they broke in they are one of the best shoes to get! The guy at the store warned me and told me to wear them for 3 days straight so they break in, he asked me multiple times if I'm sure I can walk in these with one pair of socks so I guess they really take care of your health. It's not like they are dangerous but as i already said they just really hurt.
Two things i noticed is that The first time the blisters are real! But otherwise yes they are a bit stiff in the beginning and depending on if you want the front shape to stay round or not will determine the front stiffness
I like your ring! I’m curious what the design is. Thx for the video. DMs are definitely back in style. They were all the rage in the 90’s while I was in school. Moleskin can be put inside too so they help with any rubbing.
Thanks! It's a monogrammed ring off of Etsy :)
Thx. Be excited. You’re the first TH-camr to actually reply to one of my comments 🥰
You helped me so much thank you 😊 I have these boots and I didn’t know if I could wear them or not to work but thank you and now I know!!
I'm exactly ur size and sad same problem with size 8 so I'll now go for size 7 and see how it will fit. I wanr the soft leather
I think I'll end up buying this one bc the seller cancelled the other one. Tmr I'll probably try it
Wear a sock that is one inch or more taller than the boot, this solves your chafing problem. This is not a heavy boot, if you think so, try a heavy duty hiking boot, then see what you think of the weight.
In my opinion, it's a heavy boot and I say that so viewers can get an idea of the weight compared to average shoes. If this was a review on "heavy duty hiking boots" then that'll be a different story, but it's not
@@NancyHui OK, it may be heavier than "average shoes" but this is a boot, not a shoe. It is lighter than most boots of the same size.
@@DrTech-pw2cu Good to know. Like I said above, its heavy in my opinion and for you it may be light but for me its slightly heavy. It's just a simple statement for viewers who can relate to my stature, even for those who have never owned other boots before, to take into consideration before buying.
It’s definitely a heavy boot. But I guess it depends on the pair and country of origin. I bought a pair and realized one of the boots was made in Vietnam while the other was made in Lao PDR. The left one which was made in Lao PDR had a much thicker cut of leather and was significantly heavier than the Vietnam boot. I now have a pair of dr martens where one feels like lead and the other almost weightless. Contacted dr martens who refused to rectify the issue
I know this is an old video but thank you so much I was on their website tryn to buy sm boots. coincidentally I am a size 8 Us and 5 uk so this video was on point. Thanks so much
You sized down, like me. For me the 7s were TOO big so I went with the 6 because my foot fit exactly. My one problem is that theyre taking forever to break in.
momo rose same! i went back and fourth between two sizes because one was way too big and the other fit perfectly but if my foot grows i’m dead because they are a little small and they hurt my feet so bad! i’m hoping when i break them in it will get better though.
@@olivia7660 Im also the same! I have long narrow feet. My toes sometimes tickle the end, but it does hurt and I wear them all day. Im sure they will mold to my feet if I keep wearing them though!
yesterday i bought some black high top dr martens in the us women’s size 8, today i was going to my first day of year 8 and realised they looked really odd on me and the dont on my friend, so i’m about to change them to a us women’s 7!
That’s the one I wanted and my shoe size is between a 7 and 8 so I’m glad I came across the video. Keep up the great work !
I've been wearing the same docs since 2009, almost every single day, they were made in china and they still hold up very well. I'll most likely wear them till I die, or till they die.
Have they got more roomy in the front from wear??
@@lilliandawson4662 My pair is steel toed, so not really no.
I collect Doc's, I have wide feet and these are ideal for daily wear. I don't have much trouble at all breaking them in, I don't even blister usually.
Your glasses are really cute where did you get them from.
Moonspecs ❤
I bought these last summer and and I wore them everyday . And they never gave me blisters or anything . And they still look new when I clean them . So don’t be scared to buy them , everyone is different
I just bought a pair of 1460s Im really liking them but hard to break in tho but well worth it
I still have scars from the blisters I got during the 2 first weeks of wearing my docs 🙄 I got them 4 years ago and they're holding up pretty well considering that I wear them A LOT. Favourite shoe to this day, looking forward to buy another pair of docs❤
Anna if they hurt a lot, why are they so popular?
Anna I don’t own a pair. I clicked the video because I was thinking of buying one. I like the way they look. However, from the comments, they seem hard? Why are they made so hard?
@@EmeraldRubyTea The material that they're made from it's hard itself, but it's also what makes the shoe durable with a very long lifespan, I didn't know about this before I got my pair, but had I known beforehand I don't think it would have affected my decision and I would buy another pair cause once you break them in they're legit comfortable
And the pain can be avoided by just wearing above the ankle socks that are a bit thicker
Anna thanks for the feedback.
Mine came today. They're very stiff (as expected), but after applying some dubbin there was a noticeable difference. Not a massive one, they still need breaking in of course, but it's helped. Seeing as I'll be practically living in them over the next few months it hopefully won't be too long before they're like a second skin!
Dubbin? What is that?
@@sweetvonbettie1 It's a wax-based product that you warm slightly, then apply in thin layers before polishing it off. I think it's supposed to make the leather a little more pliable, and like I say, it seems to have worked!
@@ollie4354 ah ok cool i need to buy some
I’m nervous because I bought a size seven and there was a little bit of room in the front.but I tried the sixes in store too and they were too perfect of a fit. Do idk if I got the wrong size
Nothing 203 omg samee
Depends on what socks you wore when trying them. Try them with your intended socks and go from there
TheWayItIs I got the biggest size because the size six was already pretty tight with a thin pair of socks. So I knew that if I wanted a fluffy sock or a thicker sock it would be way to tight. Hopefully I made the right choice
Nothing 203 I’d say you made the right choice. I work in a shoe store and the biggest mistake people make is saying they’ll stretch. Yes they do but nobody wants uncomfortable shoes and the toe box never stretches. Plus never wear thin socks with the boots.
TheWayItIs okay thank u so much for the reassurance!! I really appreciate it :)
I just bought the Pascal style, softer leather upper. Very comfortable. Went up a size as well. Got them at a Journeys Store. The folks there are really great! Highly recommend Journeys stores!
I literally just bought those exact doc martens and just now found this video. I’m so dumb
Sofia Isabella same I bought them today
same
I got mine when I was 15, I'm now 24 and I still ware them and not to mention they are sooo comfortable and perfect for festivals... also they are made in the UK
Excellent video. I randomly came across the cutest pair of doc martens shoes on Pinterest and looking into buying a pair. They’re not a boot but they’re actually a short ankle style shoe. Super cute
I got my first pair of Docs a week or two ago. I’ve worn them almost everyday, at home and I public for hours. With one pair of relatively thin socks, today I wore the with ankle socks. I’ve had no blisters, pain, etc. Everything I’ve read/watched says I’ll need to break them in slowly and it’ll be painful. I’m not feeling it and they already look like they’re getting broken in. Are my feet normal?
When I got my first pair in 2002 I wore them loose for the first week and after that then tied them tight and perfect break in never had any problems
I fill my shoes with warm water for 30 sec. And wear them inside for the rest of the day. And they fit perfect.
Can I ask if Doc Martens are cheaper in the UK?? People are saying they’re spending $250+ and neither of mine costed near that. My first pair was the soft leather boots that I bought for £110 and my second pair is the Chelsea platform boots that I got on clearance for £89 (originally £140). The absolute most expensive ones I’ve seen here (at least in the actual docs store) was about £180. I know they’re English so that’s why I’m assuming they’re cheaper here.
You got a size US 7? Nice! Because I’m between a size 7.5-8. I purchased these in the women’s version. So hopefully they fit lol 😅🤞🏼
If you go to a doc shop, be prepared for the price. It's cheaper to order online although the leather smell in the shops are amazing!!!
Could you share the details about your glasses? Please. I want them.
Yeah! Here’s my review on them >> th-cam.com/video/R0bNLgy5eKo/w-d-xo.html
I got mine a couple months ago and wore them to school for like a whole week I never got blisters or any pain.
I love your glasses
I love your glasses, where did you buy them?
They're from moonspecs
i got my first pair of docs a few weeks ago, i already broke them in because i knew that my ankles blister easily so i used a hairdryer to soften the leather
I know my leathers and you did a better review than some of the so called experts. Bravo
I just got my first 1490's and I only had blisters after I ran in them (don't ask) but I think they're great really just need breaking in properly and they take a bit longer than most boots I believe
For breaking them in, i personally feel that it is better to lace them almost all the way up, and pretty thight as well :)
Kind of off topic, but I love your ring. Could you tell me where you got it from??
6 times 😂 ha I wear mine almost every day
I wore my Jadon platform docs to a music festival, and I had gnarley blisters.
Thick long socks are a GAME CHANGER when breaking in Docs. I have had mine since February of this year and I'm still breaking them in.
is it cause you don't wear them a lot?
@@letsgetreckless Yeah I would say so. I'm starting to wear them more since it's winter again though.
I got them already in my size (7) they are arriving tmr and I hope to God they fit
Are you normally a size 7? I plan on getting them and I’m also a size 7 but I’m not sure if I should size down.
@@dayareyes9851 it fit me LIKE A GLOVE, I’m a size 7 but with a Narrow foot, I love them so much
I wear a US 6.5 so I got my boots in a US 7. It took me almost 1.5 weeks straight of wearing them with multiple pairs of thick socks and many many blisters to break them in. ( wear them around the house too lol) But trust me once you they break in you are good.
Chandrea Mercy I was told that if you wear a half size go the next size down 0.0 oh no don’t tell me I got them too small
@@ya0gurt tbh i have no idea, thats just what worked best for me. I tried on both a size down and one up in store before ordering my pair online. I just liked how the size up fit especially knowing i would have room for thicker socks in the cold months. So who knows, it might just be preference lol 🤷🏽♀
My all time favorite boot! I use to wear those in high school in the 90’s. I just brought me another pair for Christmas. The Virginia 1490 10 eyelids its leather my softer. But love them. Good video 👍🏼
Peep the masters jersey