Got some new jackboots...

918 Views 21 Replies 15 Participants Last post by AEKDB, Sep 30, 2010

gsusnake

Discussion Starter · Sep 28, 2010

After three orders, two returns, and nearly three weeks, I've finally gotten a new pair of boots.

My new Dr. Martens 1919 classics are here! They are my fourth pair of Docs. I've outgrown two pair and worn a third completely through.

Anybody else have a *thing* for Doc Martens boots?

See less See more

1 - 20 of 22 Posts

gsusnake

Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 28, 2010

And if you ever want to buy shoes online, I HIGHLY recommend Zappos. Free shipping both ways, no sales tax in Georgia, and if you return something and get a refund in store credit, your next purchase (with that store credit) gets free next-day shipping.

A pleasure to deal with.

Xiclotl

· #3 · Sep 28, 2010

I left my Doc Marten's in a basement closet and they got ruined. Would love to get another pair of

-kickers.

And now a song about boots...

:lol:

gsusnake

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 28, 2010

Maybe it's just because it's been a while since I broke a pair of Docs in, but damn, my feet are KILLING me right about now...

drtybykr

· #5 · Sep 28, 2010

I have the same boot, and love them. The most comfortable riding boot for a hot day. :righton:

However it seems the soles wear a lot faster than my other riding boots.

Xiclotl

· #6 · Sep 28, 2010

gsusnake said:
Maybe it's just because it's been a while since I broke a pair of Docs in, but damn, my feet are KILLING me right about now...

New Doc Marten's always feel like that. Kinda like breaking in a new pair of ice skates or cleats. Painful? Yes. Worth it? Yes!

Hack Causality

· #7 · Sep 28, 2010

I typically wear a Wellington-style boot from Wolverine.

See less See more

lostprofit

· #8 · Sep 29, 2010

I'm currently wearing a pair of 5-hole Dr. Martens that I've had for a loooooooong time. The soles are just now showing signs of wear and tear. I need to get another pair of boots though. I have a pair that I bought in '91 that are completely worn out. Complete with a hole in the side.

I love my Docs.

MrMorden

· #9 · Sep 29, 2010

Bates Gore-Tex GX-8 for me:

See less See more

mdlott

· #10 · Sep 29, 2010

Hack Causality said:
I typically wear a Wellington-style boot from Wolverine.

Wearing a pair JUST like those right now. Instantly comfortable and well worth the money. When these wear out, I'll be seeking another identical pair. :righton:

BirdMan

· #11 · Sep 30, 2010

Montrail Torre GTX are my boots of choice. They've lasted me hundreds of miles in rough terrain and they're
still waterproof and warm. They're tough boots, made well, and put up with major abuse. Best of all, they
fit my wide feet better than any other boots I've ever tried on, and never gave me a blister from day one.

See less See more

GATimberdoodle

· #12 · Sep 30, 2010

Quality shoes can be resoled & revived! Too often, shoes nowadays are NOT made like they were, and are often made abroad (w/o you knowing), though the price is the same or higher than before.

Not all shoes are worth resoling, and you can often just buy new for about the same price. BUT, just food for thought!

DOCS are definitely on the list of shoes that are often resoled to like-new condition. I don't own any, but they look like they would be worth resoling.

zookeper

· #13 · Sep 30, 2010

BirdMan said:
Montrail Torre GTX are my boots of choice. They've lasted me hundreds of miles in rough terrain and they're
still waterproof and warm. They're tough boots, made well, and put up with major abuse. Best of all, they
fit my wide feet better than any other boots I've ever tried on, and never gave me a blister from day one.

propet makes 6x width (what sold me on them)
this is what i wear and love them, with gell inserts they are all day comfortable.
+1 for zappos

See less See more

politenessman

· #14 · Sep 30, 2010

Been wearing Docs since I was a kid .. ye gods, thats a long time.
My current pair are getting a little long in the tooth and I suspect its about time to replace them.

I love Docs, but they wear quicker than other boots I find.

Malum Prohibitum

· #15 · Sep 30, 2010

Xiclotl said:
gsusnake said:

Maybe it's just because it's been a while since I broke a pair of Docs in, but damn, my feet are KILLING me right about now...

Click to expand...

New Doc Marten's always feel like that. Kinda like breaking in a new pair of ice skates or cleats. Painful? Yes. Worth it? Yes!

No way! I used to think that. Then I started buying Danner.

NO BREAK IN PERIOD.

They fit like a glove from day one.

Danner.

It is the only boot I buy now.

Oregon company.

moga

· #16 · Sep 30, 2010

Belleville 700v Flight Boot. Very comfortable, even in warm weather, and they're made in the USA. I also have a non-GoreTex pair in Desert Tan that I wear while training during summer months.

I absolutely detest when the sole of a boot wears out before the upper. :evil:

See less See more

gsusnake

Discussion Starter · #17 · Sep 30, 2010

Malum Prohibitum said:
Xiclotl said:

gsusnake said:

Maybe it's just because it's been a while since I broke a pair of Docs in, but damn, my feet are KILLING me right about now...

Click to expand...

New Doc Marten's always feel like that. Kinda like breaking in a new pair of ice skates or cleats. Painful? Yes. Worth it? Yes!

Click to expand...

No way! I used to think that. Then I started buying Danner.

NO BREAK IN PERIOD.

They fit like a glove from day one.

Danner.

It is the only boot I buy now.

Oregon company.

http://www.danner.com/boots/quarry-3-0-8-black-at.html

Oooh. I like. Plus Vibram soles, which are always a bonus (typically a lifetime warranty).

And they come in EE widths too? I think I've found my next pair of work boots, for when my new Docs wear out in ten years or so...

Malum Prohibitum

· #18 · Sep 30, 2010

You won't regret it! :righton:

Malum Prohibitum

· #19 · Sep 30, 2010

Also, if you look in Cabela's catalog, they have Danner boots that do not appear on the web site.

mountainpass

· #20 · Sep 30, 2010

MP said:
They fit like a glove from day one.

Danner.

They also have a feature on their website to search the Made in the USA boots they make if that is important to you.

I like Italian made hiking boots, it is a dying art form. My current leather boots are Zamberlan Trek Lites.

1 - 20 of 22 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.