Doc Martin Boots

i had a pair. they are pretty comfy. they were like size 9 or somthin. i cant wear them anymore.

 

eh. If you walk alot, they suck. The soles wear out fast. They're comfortable, but don't have the longevity I like in boot. I recommend your basic issue combat boot, upgraded with some Dr. scholls gel insoles and some waterproofing around the seams. I don't own a car and walk everywhere and I have to replace my boots about once every three years. Way more durable than Docs, and much cheaper. I guess not as stylish though.

/2 cents

 

Man this only reminds me of the fact that I need new shoes...

 

Only buy steel toes if you really need them. I know a woman who lost a toe when a horse crushed her steel toed boots. Docs don't last as long as combat boots, but to be fair they do last as well, if not better, than many other "regular" boots. Plus they are REALLY comfortable. I have two pairs of Docs and a pair of jungle boots.

 

Crap....you guys reminded me,I am gonna need new shoes next school year


my vans are mega comfy....I'd look into getting a low-cut booot...but I think I'd look homo or something...*shrug*

-Jon

 

"homo"...?

 

Good one!

 

Man, it's all about Pumas, I don't wear boots except when I'm backpacking, My Puma sneakers are just the greatest, they last forever, helluva comfy, and best of all I got FOUR pairs! there is an outlet store that has buy one get the second half price, so, I got two a long time ago, they still fit and are in good condition, and I got 2 more not that long ago, becuase it's so damn cheap!(like 50 bucks for 2 pairs!)

But I guess if you need boots get boots. I can't recommend anything really because the only boots I have experience with are hiking boots.

 

If you're looking for comfort - Doc Martens (yes, E) are the way to go - after all, Marten was a podiatrist, and the boots are orthopedic.

If you're looking for durability, surplus combats are hard to beat - they last forever, the only downside is the soles are soft and will mark up the floor with every step you take.

If you're just looking for a look, get some Gene Simmons boots, circa 1978.

-72

 

Is there any sort of stigma with Doc Marten's these days? I seem to remember them being associated with something back in the day and I can't remember what...

 

If I'm not mistaken Doc Martin's were associated with skinheads, but it wasn't just doc martins it was doc martins and something else, which I can't remember.

 

WR you're avatar isn't showing up yet but your quote is "Spoony Bard!"

You are one cool mofo.

Edit: or not.

 

heh...just changed the whole avatar thing

d'oh

 

I believe it was Docs with red laces that signified a particular strain of skinhead, the nazi-esque ones, I think.

-72

 

I love my Docs. I'm still wearing the pair I bought 7 years ago! The tread is worn down on the toes and the back of the heel, but they are still the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I bought a new pair last year to "retire" the old pair, but the old ones are just too comfortable to give up...

 

Thats just ridiculous. Doc Marten boots were popular with the working class skinhead cult back in the 50's and 60's. I have some, and I love them. Youll have to check out the 8761 cap toe boots. It sounds pretty close to what youre looking for. Theyre what I have. Awesome, awesome boot. And the soles should not be an issue, as you can get them resoled. Theyre a good investment.