Why Dr Martens boots suck

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[azthtikz]

Solovair made the boots for Doc Martens until DM outsourced them somewhere else. So get your boots from the OG.

[DreamingGnome]

I got Solovairs a few months ago, the soul split within six weeks and they refused to repair or replace. I wasn't using them for anything particularly active. No hiking, no rough terrain. I was literally just walking to and from work each day. Less than 10, 000 steps most days. I found the aftercare really poor.

[skully]

They claim they are made to the same standards as they used to be. In NYC they actually had some really old pairs decorating the wall. If you pick up the older pair, you can tell right away the quality is so much better then the current models.

[detergenthwachae]

I soooo disagree with you. I got limited edition Doc Martens with both double zippers and shoe laces up to knees. I love them. It's currently their 10th winter with me. I wear them for 90% of outings between October and March. They endured both inside venues concerts as well as muddy festivals. I wore them religiously during my emo time in 2015/16 and they are still a staple in my dance covers/performances outfits. After all these years they are still in an amazing condition. Only recently the heel part broke a tiny bit and I had to stitch them up. One downside is that their sole is now nonexistent lmao Their so flat I can basically ice skate but it's okay, I love them the way they are

[pixxienissie]

I got mine in 1988 and still going strong, new ones are ridiculously sad...

[NerdySphinx]

Okay, but now give me a shoe like that but with a footshaped toe box.

[callumlyons]

my dad used to get issued them at work back when he started as an electrical apprentice and he said they used to last for ages. shame they’re not so tough anymore

[laurettadelmar]

I got my DMs 8 years ago and have worn them almost every day since (even in summer). They’re still amazing. Crazy comfy. Sole barely worn down. Leather is healthy because I actually take care of it. Maybe mine were the last good batch but I genuinely don’t know what I would do without them. I do agree with the criticism on the half sizes. I’m a size 2.5-3 (uk size) and the boots only fit because they’re lace ups. All their other shoes don’t fit me right. But I love my DMs

[lofiRob]

I was an apprentice vehicle technician straight from school. My dad bought me a pair of 11 hole, steel toe cap DM’s which I wore from my first day in August 1987. Those boots lasted more than 10 years of daily use iuntil the sole was too slick to be safe. Those boots were tough as hell. Sorry, but nobody makes anything like that anymore, unless you buy rigger boots, but they are far too heavy and clunky for workshop use.

[FS-yqef]

Pro tip. Just get tactile military boots or hikers. Fraction of the price mega durable 😂

[maxwellhesher]

Wait until he gets a load of Mitsubishi, you’re still using their washing machine tech.

[jennid]

I had a pair in the 90s that lasted me from 91 to 95, worn every day, and out clubbing almost every night (I was a goth so DMs didn’t get us kicked out), until eventually whilst walking home in the freezing rain one day, the sole snapped exactly where it’s shown in the video. Still, 4 years of daily wear is pretty solid.

[StylistOllie]

If you are in london you can get the real ones from the flagship DM shop and they do half sizes. I think it’s more the international market that get the new manufactured

[thesupremeveggieburger]

I have 4 pairs and they all have served me well over the years 👀

How much they paying you for this ?

[annix]

Slight disinfo in this video. Yes, most of Doc Martens production moved overseas, but I live in Northampton and know a few people who work at the original (as in the 𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡) Doc Martens factory here. While most of their production moved overseas, they did keep the very first original location open here - where they still produce a good amount of their boots.

So, you can still get old school quality Docs that have been made recently, you’ve just gotta put some work in to figuring out exactly which ones are made in Northampton.

[itsmainelyyou]

I still have four pair, 1 steel, all from 89-92. Lasted through zero temp winters. They look great, never been resoled. I've given them to my kids. They're still being worn. It's sad they aren't constructed the way they were. I loved those boots.

[froggy]

I’ve got a pair of Made in England ones, bought just before they went to shit. They’ve been great.

[melaniegreufe]

I still have mine from the 90’s. Were they better produced then?

[gunsforevery]

I have some doc martens from 2007 or so. Still going great

[AboutDucks]

I got DMs back when I was in highschool. That was over 12 years ago now and they're still going strong. I have not experienced any of the issues mentioned here. I love them. They're crazy comfy and they still look great!