Dr. Martens 1460 Originals Eight-Eye Lace-Up Boot

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I was in search of fashionable work boots with a slip resistant sole, and Dr. Martens 1460 Work Booth in Smooth Leather fit the bill. The key word was FASHIONABLE, as I found many work boots or loafers too ugly to justify the higher price tags. These shoes earned me frequent compliments from customers and coworkers alike. While I find that these shoes leaned more toward fashion than manual work safety standards (the oil and fat slip resistance wore away as I abused the soles daily), I cannot deny the comfort factor. At least... after the first two weeks of breaking them in. For the uninitiated, these shoes felt like they also came with daggers conveniently placed at the angles that will hurt you the most. My heels, calves, and tops of my feet were rubbed raw. Although I didnt bleed, I scabbed; the scars lasted for months before fading completely. When I came home and removed the shoes, it looked like I had been beaten up. During the breaking in period, I tried the works: Socks, band aids, and stretching the shoes at night. It was a nightmare. Then, suddenly it all went away. What remained was the famed "air cushioned sole" that everyone was talking about. While I was on my feet for over 8 hours per day walking, crouching, stooping, bending, running, etc., I came home feeling great. Maybe with slightly tingly sore calves at the most. My actual feet did not suffer, and my arches were fine. Note that I am not predisposed to orthopedic issues, but I sincerely believe that these Docs provided the comfort and quality that I needed. This Smooth type leather was advertised as one of the sturdiest, so the difficult breaking in period was to be expected. I cannot speak for the quality of the actual leather itself because I failed to take care of it properly. I did clean and conditioning the boots for a month before I gave up and decided these would be fine to destroy. After about 4 months, they cracked severely and no amount of conditioning could save them. 4 months sounds short, but keep in mind that I was putting them through a lot of stress and filthy conditions. Plenty of motor oil was involved - it probably ate away at the leather. From afar, the yellow stitching at the sole appears black and indistinguishable from my boot. I also had to give up the yellow laces because they were too stained - it looked nasty. I have mostly stopped wearing my 1460s aside from utilitarian purposes (working, hiking, etc.), but I will occasionally put them on for a grunge look. If I were to purchase another pair for just looks, then I would go with the Pascal made with nappa or virginia leather so I can look edgy without sending my feet to hell and back. The pain and suffering shall be remembered in the form of one star withheld.

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Great shoes! I love doc martens and these were a great price and seem to be original. After reading some of the comments I was skeptical about purchasing them but I dont regret it. They fit as expected and look great, the boots even came with the yellow laces and original box. I havent worn them out yet but im sure the boots will hold up well. I do own other pairs of Dr.Martens but this would be the first time I buy them from amazon and I am very impressed.

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"They dont make them like they used to", this is certainly true for Dr. Martens. I bought my first pair of Docs second-hand from a thrift store thirty years ago and wore them for years afterwards. I received my latest pair last night and Im returning them today. Walking to work today I thought I had a pebble in my boot. I got to my office, took off the boot and discovered it was an eyelet grommet that had fallen off. A closer look reviewed that they were all coming loose. Ive worn them less than three hours, absolutely unacceptable. Ive noticed the steady decline of the brand for years but this is the worst. I guess this is what happens when you globalize and chase profits. Theyve outsourced to Asia where cheap materials and slave labor are used. Where once they were made by British craftsmen who took pride in their work and product they are now made from inferior materials by people who need to produce as many as quickly as possible in order to stave off starvation. Absolutely terrible and sad. I will spend more and get a pair of Gripfast. You get what you pay for.

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First off, I wear a 10 and a half in sneakers. The size 10 Docs in the classic 1460 style fit me perfectly with enough room for thick woolen socks. If you are wanting to put inserts in them and are the same fit as I am, I suggest going a size up. Ive worn various Docs for twenty years, but this is the first pair of 1460s Ive bought since the early 90s. I honestly dont know why I waited so long, I guess I just forgot how much I loved them. To those of you new to boots of these type, youll need a few days to wear them in and get them molded to your feet. After the break in period, they become very comfortable, and they look iconic. As a footnote, I got fitted for the nylon Docs as well (Ill be buying a pair shortly) and I had to go up a size to 11. I guess the nylons run a bit small.

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Its always hard finding reviews from big guys- so hopefully I can help a big brother in need. I wear a size 14 Wide, but I took a gamble and ordered the regular 14, since that is all that was available. They fit great, I actually need to tie them pretty tight so they fit well. I have a little bit of room in the toe, which I will never complain about and the width is more than enough room. In a standard shoe I wear a 4E width, so these boots are definitely wide enough. I saw some reviews saying they take forever to break in, but they were comfortable the first time I put them on. The only thing I need to figure out is how tight to lace them at the very top since I have big legs. These boots are BIG MAN CERTIFIED!

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