DR MARTENS: Everything you NEED TO KNOW | Break in Dr Martens, Sizing, Cleaning & More!

[@alexasunshine83]

OBSESSED WITH YOUR HAIR!!!!! honestly I wish we live close (well at least in the same country) so we could hangout and gush about docs haha

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg thanks Alexa!! Some day I will hopefully live in America, if it wasn’t for COVID it was supposed to be end of this year but not sure what’s gonna happen now. But someday we can definitely hang and obsess over docs!

[@canyonmoon3773]

Alexa Sunshine83 oooooo alexa i literally just finished watching your new video

[@canyonmoon3773]

@winnie Mcdonagh yush

[@cvpid13]

Me:”nah I’m not crazy over docs” *watches this video with my Jadons on in my room*

[@inthewanderyears]

Haha same.

[@cyberpunklain]

Svbject13 you wear your shoes in your room? i could never my mother would scold me 😔

[@cvpid13]

ꪶꪮꪜꫀ ㄥ卂ㄩᘜ卄 ረጎሀቿ my mum would do the same thing but I haven’t worn my docs outside yet cuz I’m walking them in in my house so they’re clean xD

[@Adhijaroy]

As an Asian I ✨ *GASP* ✨

[@nataliaemanuel2966]

the way i literally bought a pair today and this gets recommended today, i’ve literally never watched a video of docs

[@inthewanderyears]

Haha classic! Hope you love your new docs!

[@sundaymorningbeef]

Same! Bought my Jadon’s two days ago, bought the care kit in store and ordered some heel protectors from Amazon yesterday. Today this popped up.

[@kateh5025]

Same here!!

[@nadiacrowe8555]

My dad just walked in on me massaging my Docs, he looked a little bit like this 👁👄👁

[@inthewanderyears]

Haha classic.

[@gabn.t]

my biggest tip was integrating what members in the military do(if they still wear steal toed leather boots) is making sure the ball of your foot fits nicely in the shoe for sizing, and lacing up your boots so the string at the top is under the side flaps to ensure tight lacing. my first time wearing my boots i wore them to walk around candy cane lane-which is going to a neighborhood that has christmas lights here in the states- and i was surprised my feet didn't hurt at all. the more i wear them, the more i'm able to wear thicker socks for winter

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice tip!!

[@oliviasteven1796]

I got a pair when I was 13 and I’ve been wearing them for 6 years, they’re worn in but still look great. I’ve never found another pair of shoes that could work with my style as a preteen and then now as an adult 😂 Classic docs just work, I’m so happy I own these shoes

[@inthewanderyears]

That's awesome!! Yeah they last so well and always are in style!

[@verucasalt3857]

I bought them im France, the people spoke amazinggg English and helped me a lot

[@inthewanderyears]

Awesome!!

[@jule5988]

i love when native english speakers are surprised that other people speak „their“ language too 😂😂😂😂

[@verucasalt3857]

@@jule5988 oh actually im russian and dutch haha. And in france they barely speak english

[@jule5988]

Veruca Salt oh i didnt know sorry. most people do. i know its known that french people dont speak english but in my experience they do

[@verucasalt3857]

@@jule5988 ahaha its ok

[@ren5954]

Two Tips for breaking in boots (in general) from my family and a nice lady at the shoes store: -if you feel a heat of sorts in a certain area (probably at the heel or outside of the foot) it’s from friction and you’re probably getting a lister or going to get one there -a lot of shoe stores sells these really really thick socks. Mine are from the Wolverine brand, they’re gray wool I think. Fricking lifesavers.

[@franh4570]

I’ve just got my first pair. I walked a mile in them yesterday with thick socks on but they probably weren’t thick enough. And no blister plasters. I have a huge big ouch on my foot now.

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh no!! Make sure if they are thick socks that they also are socks that don’t move around too much too or else maybe you’ll get a blister too.

[@ludovicanasti6550]

Fran H try to put tampons in them, I know it sounds weird but it actually help hahahaha ps sorry for my english :/

[@para-yw9dn]

i heard putting a bag of water into them and then freezing them works.. sounds weird ik

[@modecirtautaite2297]

When I get new shoes I walk around the house for an hour or two to wear them out a bit so that I won’t get any blisters. Works every time

[@tattoosbysaoirsewells5204]

Sadly docs are pretty hard to break in and it might take 5+ wears to get there. But once broken in are so comfortable! It’s eventually worth all the pain. I’ve actually bled through socks breaking in docs but would do it again lol

[@MrJackrockerman]

I do like when girls wearing Dr Marten's.. looks so confident and stylish..

[@inthewanderyears]

🤙 dr martens are just confident and stylish!

[@MrJackrockerman]

@@inthewanderyears exactly ❤

[@grugg3108]

They are literally the only shoe/boot I've complimented. I believe in Doc supremacy.

[@amyanstey5058]

@@inthewanderyears and you actually wore them out? I have a pair...they are...hell...1980s. I love the Unknown Pleasure version.. and I take umbrunce to hear about fake. They have a label ..and it is pretty much the standard...I don't know how you can get fooled...the soles are not the same because. The ...no...no...I don't agree.. but you do you...I see a lot of things I don't think I agree with. I'm much older than you. And my boots are also.. so you can get socks for breaking in...and polish...I mean.. you need to go and read the site ..no...

[@harriet4452]

@@amyanstey5058 you good?

[@Kate-mu6xn]

I think KZbin is starting to get the memo that I'm gay😂

[@inthewanderyears]

Hahahaha

[@LLLadySSS]

Oh yeah the algorithm K N O W S

[@bradynlehfeldt]

Docs don’t make you gay but take it as you will :P😂

[@polin1710]

@@bradynlehfeldt i think the joke here isn't that docs make you gay but that alot of gay people like docs

[@zoe-fy1db]

i've got my first pair almost 3 years ago and i've worn them every fall and winter. they give me blisters every time!!

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh no!! Dang blisters! Cool you have a pit though!

[@ginny534]

Me: has like 12 pairs of docs Also me: hm I didn’t know some of this I wish I found this years ago lol

[@inthewanderyears]

Hahaha nice, glad I could help

[@meliza5378]

Wow, I feel really stupid now. I was about to sell my shoes again but removing the sole from my Dr Martens changed everything. Thank you for the tip!

[@inthewanderyears]

Glad I could help!!

[@kandykutzke2004]

For everyone who isn’t able to break theirs in just put a bag of water in them and put them in the freezer overnight I did this on all of my docs and it worked every time :)

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice tip!

[@C.C-e4n]

Did this work for the stiff heel? The back of my heels is the only thing that still hurts when I try to wear them ):

[@kandykutzke2004]

@@C.C-e4n yes:)

[@sabrinagarcia08]

@@kandykutzke2004 how do you break the heel with that method

[@MissesSaschaMSP]

it's so weird that I never had to breaking in my docs they were comfortable from day one (and yes they are original)

[@inthewanderyears]

Lucky!!

[@danielafloreslizcano4623]

Did you go up a size or down?

[@MissesSaschaMSP]

@@danielafloreslizcano4623 neither

[@quinnd3045]

so you stayed true to size?

[@MissesSaschaMSP]

@@quinnd3045 yes I wanted to go higher because I was scared of breaking them in before I bought them but didn't and that was a good idea. I'm wearing them for 4 years now and they still look very good (at least a doc martens employee told me that) and feel comfortable

[@rebeccarosexo]

coming from someone that works at doc martens this is such a good video!

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh yay! Glad I got it right!

[@Lin-kk5be]

Hi! Can u give advice to people with Jadon Hi‘s? They are a tiny bit loose & rub my heel awfully. When I walk my heel is like hitting the hard leather?? I’ve had them for half a year & I still can’t wear them without plasters. Idk what to do :(

[@rebeccarosexo]

Helin‘s Suga did you get them true to size or did you size down? they sound like they may be too big for you! Consider an insole or some thick doc socks! I would also purchase dubbin to put inside the shoe to help break it in. If this fails, try and sell them on Depop and get the size down maybe. I am a UK size 6 and I wear a UK size 5 in all my docs

[@Lin-kk5be]

Rebecca Rose I have a problem with sizing most of the time...I am a European 39/40. 40 is too big most of the time 39 always too small too. I really hate it...the docs are pretty loose on my feet but when I try to wear thick socks the heel rubs worse, so maybe insoles are a better solution but I fear my foot will get heightened & my heel will get closer to the rubbing point (tighter). Maybe I should try at least.

[@florgahr11]

@@rebeccarosexo hi rebecca! i'm size 40 eur / 9 us - and bought a 6 uk pair of jadon in Argentina, i wasn't able to try them on before because of covid protocol, my feet are narrow so they fit perfectly inside but i feel my toes touches a little bit the tip of the boots. is that going to make my feet hurt? (sorry for my english i speak spanish) thanks!!!

[@saphorarazali2257]

You’re the ultimate arthoe 🌻🌞🐝🎨

[@inthewanderyears]

Why thank you!

[@momin9739]

Ive had my doc martens jadon shoes for a year this month and only worn them a handful of times. My feet literally scream bloody murder after wearing them for 10 seconds lol

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh no!! That sucks! Are they tight?

[@momin9739]

@@inthewanderyears on the contrary theyre abit loose, so i wear them with soles that make them closer to my size and slightly thick socks. Could that play a factor?

[@user-hu6xm5nx9j]

@@momin9739 maybe just try breaking them in by wearing them daily for a while, dr martens are always a painnnn at first but even tight ones can become really comfortable after wearing them for a while! :)

[@kikiiss.rkivee]

I had mine for 3 years now and I always wear them in winter but it always hurts so bad that after like 20 mins, I can’t walk anymore at all :(

[@Moniii909]

@@momin9739 i own a pair of dr martens (the sinclair platform) that are a little big as well and I CANT WEAR THEM LONGER THAN 30 MINS!!! Such a pain in the a** but you see, the loose fit is exactly the problem, mine will always turn my heel into a bloody hell, i'm so sad :( There are those things, i dont know how to call them in english, but you're supposed to glue them inside your shoe somewhere around the heel area to prevent your foot/heel from slipping up and down inside the shoe. these things helped me a lot but i still can't where this pair of docs longer than 1-2 hours..

[@superduper.cooper]

i got soft leather docs (new) and i didn’t have to break them in at all!!

[@inthewanderyears]

Smart move!!

[@lilykahlon5454]

as an ex dancer my biggest tip for filling out docs that are too big is to use lambs wool and pointe shoe toe pads at the front to fill that extra space! extra cushiony and the toe pads can be washed if they start getting gross :)

[@inthewanderyears]

That is the best advice!! Thanks Lily!

[@LLLadySSS]

Yeah the Jaden is pretty cool looking. Also love that your socks say "fuck off" lmao

[@nataliez7]

i actually would love to see a cleaning/washing your docs video! :D

[@inthewanderyears]

Alrighty!

[@susanx6782]

@@inthewanderyears yes please I just bought I pair of patent ones and I have no idea how to clean them. I'll be using baby wipes for now 🙂

[@CeelarCatStudios]

Funny, everyone says they have to size down, but I always had to size up with my docs.

[@inthewanderyears]

Yeah there really is no set size guidelines with docs! Always best to try on!

[@suides4810]

They dont fit me at all :((

[@radandsad3245]

same! i’m usually a size 5 but my docs are a size 6 and fit me perfectly (US)

[@itsmexena4727]

I'm usually a UK 6 had to get a size up. Probably since I have a little wider foot.

[@LLLadySSS]

I got my usual size lol

[@rainbowmania10]

I've got the blaire sandals, and since my foot is a half size, the sandals fit slightly larger for me. What I do is I buckle it to the 1st or 2nd hole so that my foot is in the middle of the sandal, and it usually works for me but you're right about the sizes for the sandals. I would have gotten a smaller size if I was buying it brand new but I got mine second hand (and in good condition) and it's pretty fine for me. :)

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice tip!! The sandal sizing can be hard to get right!

[@emmamotley1602]

Hi! So my foot is 9.5, what do you recommend I do? Do I round the 9.5 to a 10 and then get a 9 off the website? or should I round the 9.5 to a 9 and then get an 8 off the website?

[@franh4570]

If you’re in the UK- compeed blister plasters. Life savers.

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh yeah we have those too!

[@alora8016]

yasss girl, down to see a video of cleaning all of them. I want to polish mine and clean them up and some amazing tips would be the best!

[@inthewanderyears]

I’ll see what I can do!

[@kayseacamp]

Tip for stretching them out heat up the leather first with a hair dryer (but don't order heat them just a nice warming) to open the pores then pack as many socks as possible into them. They also make shoe stretchers that you can use.

[@ryn704]

I showered in my 1460’s and it broke them in In one day! There’s virtually no glue in them so it doesn’t hurt them and they form to your feet. If you don’t believe me look up leather stretching! It works wonders to stretch and break them in

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice idea!

[@e25productions66]

A good way of breaking in dr martens is to warm them up, coat them in mink oil, let it sit for 10-30 minutes, wipe them down, and then wear them. You can break them in in a day.I saw it on a KZbin video and tried it myself it works great. I believe the KZbinr is called anvil rose. It also makes the leather look much better in my opinion.

[@e25productions66]

It makes the leather also a lot softer.

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks! Good to know!!

[@urb6857]

Only use mink oil if you dont care about getting the boots shiny. It will also dakren the leather. I'd recommend red wing classic mink oil tbh

[@vedacorvus]

I've had my jadons for almost 2 years and wore them for a year straight basically, and they still squeak soooo much. the bottom sole is what squeaks, not the lace up bit. I don't know how to fix that... it's really annoying, especially when I wear them to work and I'm walking around the office and making more noise just by walking than everyone talking combined lol

[@FSofia-yd2xv]

I saw a thread about this the other day but can’t find it now but I’m 90% sure that baby powder every other week will make them less squeaky.

[@fieldvole]

talcum powder under the insole

[@inthewanderyears]

That’s annoying! Yeah they can sometimes be squeaky shoes. Hopefully those other people’s tips help! I find mine squeak on certain surfaces and I just rock it :P

[@byggrynsgroet]

i remember with my pascals i packed them with moist newspaper-paper and left them overnight, for me that did the trick! ive always had trouble finding cool shoes that go with my high arches, but this worked for me. also, the vegan docs are basically plastic (vegan leather bby) so theyre really tough to break in. id suggest just sizing up amd wearing some thick socks with them i guess. i also suggest conditioning them (with vegan leather conditioner obviously) to soften them up a bit, softening them enough should make them a bit more stretchy (:

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice trick! Thanks!

[@lynahouchi9097]

@bestdressed needs to see this especially the section about breaking them in 😂

[@inthewanderyears]

I hope she sees this, this could help her out with her blisters!

[@LalloMama]

This video was so helpful. I just made a video on Vegan docs which I felt those reviews and recommendations are harder to find. I love your style!

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks so much! Oh that’s cool, I’ll have to check it out!

[@strawberrysakuras5319]

randomly just thrifted a pair of the all white Clarissa sandals the other day for only $18 😫 i hesitated at first bc they’re an 8 and im a 9.5 but they fit perfectly. i usually only get my regular size in docs bc they usually fit perfect but I was so happy these worked out !

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg wow! How do you even find stuff like that, what a score! Glad they fit!

[@strawberrysakuras5319]

@@inthewanderyears i went as soon as they opened so there was like no one there, i nearly died in the store they were originally priced at $38 but they were having 50% off shoes so i had to snatch.

[@inthewanderyears]

@@strawberrysakuras5319 that is the best!!!

[@darcy6874]

Ashley you make the sun shine, even on the rainiest of days. Simply divine. ❤

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh thanks you! I wish my name was Ashley but a lovely message!

[@maartje4756]

For everyone having problems with docs (breaking them in, durability etc) I highly recommend trying solovair boots! Same look, better quality. ;) Also, I only got mine a little over a week ago and they're pretty fucking comfortable already, 0 blisters, walk all day on them

[@inthewanderyears]

I really want to try them sometime!! That’s so cool!

[@angelacastro7594]

Been waiting for this video!! Currently have 3 pairs of docs!

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice! Hope it was helpful!

[@achillendimond2124]

I’m trying to convince my parents to get me a pair of white jadons since they owe me shoes from back to school shopping

[@inthewanderyears]

Hope you can 🤞 they are sooo nice

[@moonlight_oats]

I LITERALLY JUST GOT WHITE JADONS FROM BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING good luck even though I’m 9 months late!!!

[@annabakker5328]

When breaking my docs in I used blister plasters and then covered those in a layer or two of tape. And then just walk.

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice 👍

[@sofia-pw2qm]

It‘s been almost a year now since I bought my first pair and I love them sooo much! I‘m thinking of buying a second pair that a cute girl at my school has

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice!! You sound like a cool kid!

[@nataliee_kim]

Your dr. martens collection is goals!!!💕

[@inthewanderyears]

Glad you like them!

[@örmel247]

Me watching this video with huge blisters on my feet because of my new docs: 👁👄👁

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh no! Hope your recover!

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Here's a tip that has worked for me in breaking in Dr. Martens boots (and any other types of boots) without ruining the leather: upon unpacking the boots, remove the laces, and then use a small heater or a hair dryer on each boot for a few minutes. This softens up the leather. Next, DRENCH the boot with mink oil. I also use mink oil on the inside of the boot, but not on the in-sole. Yes, this will get your socks initially a bit oily, but it's worth it. You can easily wash the socks. Anyway, rub the mink oil all throughout the boot and on the inside no farther than the ankle. And then wipe the boot down w/ a cloth or a paper towel. Wipe the oil as much as you can. After you're satisfied, turn on the heater/hair dryer for a few minutes. Now Do this entire process for the other boot. After it's all said and done, wear the boots first around the house starting w/about an hour, or more if you are able. Next day, repeat the procedure for the boots. After you dry them, wear them out/around the house. I do this a few more times while wearing them throughout the week. By the end of the first week, the mink oil will have softened up your boots profusely. If you wish, you can only do one boot and leave the other alone and see the difference in softness. This works for other types and brands of boots, as well. It will definitely save some skin off your feet. Try it. Cleaning the boots....I'm like you; I don't usually baby any of my boots. I would just suggest using a horsehair brush to brush the dirt off them every week, if you wear them daily like I do. Mink oil is good too (see above). P.S.: ALWAYS USE SHOE TREES/BOOT TREES FOR WHEN YOU'RE NOT WEARING YOUR DOCS.

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg amazing! I love your break in process!! So helpful!!

[@AlexMPruteanu]

@@inthewanderyears , I really dig this video. I am a fanatic "boot guy" and a gigantic fan of and owner of Red Wing boots. While they are constructed differently and at different price points than Dr. Martens boots, I decided to finally give in and join the cool/hip crowd so I just bought my first pair of Dr. Martens boots. It's a very cool ankle pair of Archive 101 Arc Leather Combat Boots. I have heard from people that Docs are notoriously hard to break in, but speaking as an owner of several Red Wing boots, I can tell you that NOTHING is harder to break in than new Red Wings. So....I hope people who have a hard time w/their Docs try my method--it really works to soften up that leather. And Docs leather is thinner than Red Wing, so warming it up and keeping it oiled with mink oil whilst wearing the boots that first week should be much much easier on the foot. Thanks for this video; I came across it on my research of Doc boots.

[@a.6243]

i’m hopefully getting my first pair next month for my birthday and this really helped with some questions i had :)

[@inthewanderyears]

Sorry for the late reply but did you get them!?!?

[@a.6243]

@@inthewanderyears i got them today!

[@Ingrid0410]

Thank you!! Have been wearing Docs for 40 years! Love them, they never go out of style!!!👍👍

[@inthewanderyears]

nice!!! They are the most timeless shoes!

[@halbaer7871]

i also love docs, but as a cheapskate who loves them i've never bought a pair full priced.... though my boots are too big because i found out that i fit a size 5 better than a size 6 :(

[@inthewanderyears]

Never buy full price!! Have you hacked them so they fit better?

[@halbaer7871]

@@inthewanderyears i've added an insole but i haven't found the right material to stuff the toes yet, i'll definitely be looking for some foam now though ! it's honestly so convenient living near one of the dr martens outlets i paid £35 for a pair of 1461s, which is insane

[@mvd3lynn107]

I remember seeing this video months ago when I wanted them and now I’m actually close to getting them OMG IM SO EXITED!

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg I’m so excited for you!

[@mvd3lynn107]

In the Wander Years yeeeahahahaua

[@mvd3lynn107]

In the Wander Years I just got them and I’m wearing them rn! But dang my feet hurttt

[@marikinouchi7233]

I rlly want the classic ones but my mom says it is too heavy but it really isn’t heavy for me I’m around 13 btw and I really want the classic 1460 in black they are my dream shoe what should I do :(

[@timo3798]

They surely are heavier than sneakers but they are not THAT heavy. I wish u good luck maybe you can convince her

[@inthewanderyears]

They aren’t too heavy, you get used to it. Get them because you like them, the weight isnt a problem. And if price is a problem maybe get second hand!

[@tratatat]

Maybe your mum is confusing docs with some heavier combat shoes? Those with screws and the reinforced toe? Those are for sure much heavier than a sneaker. With docs, in my own experience, the weight difference isn't that big when you switch to "normal" shoes

[@laurenmccommon9623]

Im on my first pair of Dr. Martens, but i would recommend waiting until your feet have stopped growing to buy them. Since they are such nice quality, last decades, and are pretty expensive, you dont want to buy a pair that fits now but in a year are too small because your feet have grown. (Unless you have the money too, then do whatever. But my mom didnt let me buy any nice and expensive shoes until my feet stopped growing)

[@Kat-cu9wh]

The best way to tell if the classic style of docs are real is to look inside to see if the stitches inside where the toe part meets the lace up part has 3 rows of chain stitches

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice tip!

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice tip!

[@Jocelyn_Harris0156]

Thanks for this, really informative. Dr. Martens have been a favorite of mine for years now. I did a lot of research on the brand before I got my first 1460s and became a big fan. They're a gorgeous shoe. My favs that I have now are the Carmelita in tan. I feel really powerful in them, and they're so comfortable. I'm gonna get a nice platformed pair next.

[@inthewanderyears]

No problem!! Docs are the best!! Those ones are sooo nice!!

[@mafaldacorreia4738]

Wow so many different opinions in these comments! I'm usually a size 5.5 (UK) but since docs don't have half sizes I tried a 5 and a 6. The 5 was extremely small and the 6 was quite big which is the one I ended up buying. I wear them with fluffy socks so they fit a bit better and I haven't had any problems with them, at least not yet. I've had them for about a week and have been wearing them for 4+ hours a day and they are so comfortable! I think mainly because they're a bit on the bigger side, my heels aren't constantly rubbing against the hard leather, neither are my toes. So far they've been great shoes and definitely worth the price!

[@inthewanderyears]

Glad they are going well!! If the seem a little big you can always add in a inner sole so fill them up a little bit!! They are awesome shoes!

[@bz2017]

Did they stretch from wearing them? Are they still oke for you in sizing?

[@river1216]

I just bought the Blaire sandals and I love them but the middle strap is too tight! I'm really hoping to stretch them out and get them to fit correctly!

[@inthewanderyears]

I found them tight, hopefully you can stretch them out because they are sooo cute!

[@hilarysmith2867]

Have they stretched?

[@spamzzw]

Lottttt, hope I can buy even one of it🥺 congrats to you. Keep up the good works and God bless you

[@inthewanderyears]

Fingers crossed you get some soon! Thanks so much!!

[@annikahelena5051]

I have flat feet too! I totally get the orthotics! I’m just lazy and getting my feet reconstructed instead of wearing orthotics or being in pain.

[@inthewanderyears]

Haha feet problems.

[@sabrinagarcia08]

I didn't know feet reconstruction was a thing!!?

[@annikahelena5051]

@@sabrinagarcia08 yea it is but it must be really severe I have had chronic pain in my feet due to my flat feet since I could remember(4) and now I’m 18

[@sabrinagarcia08]

@@annikahelena5051 I'm 24 and have had pain on my feet because they are flat since I could remember as well. I've always had retail jobs working 10+hr shifts which was unbearable and also have arthritis in my knees which also adds to the pain and i can't believe I've never heard of that

[@annikahelena5051]

@@sabrinagarcia08 you should definitely go see a orthopedic surgeon who specializes in that do not go to a podiatrist plus the arthritis could be caused by the flat feet that’s why my surgeon was so quick to do it because I was already seeing other issues due to my feet

[@xxcrimebruleexx]

buy them from solaris! docs switched manufacturers and fall apart, but solaris was the original company that made them and they still hold up like they used to. i fucked up and didn't do that, my Jadens had the zipper split, the inside wear out, after only a year and it's very common for the soles to come off for a lot of styles.

[@iloveharrystyles2631]

thank you for this video luv! I’m getting them for Christmas I’m so excited 😁

[@inthewanderyears]

No problem!! Oh wow that is soooo exciting!

[@flazlame3562]

I’m getting mine on Saturday I’m so excited!!

[@BeyondBrii]

Jadon Maxes are even taller, great for a short girl like me haha, also another tip I saw if you don’t have felt, is to put a padded sanitary towel in the back of the shoes as a cushion instead, which helped sooooo much when I was breaking in jadon hi, those gave me the worst blisters I’ve ever had (even the 1461s were easy to break in in comparison)

[@inthewanderyears]

I love the maxes!! Oh great tip! Oh wow yeah they look like some stiff shoes.

[@grace8274]

brb gonna go put a pad in my docs 😳

[@a.s.8976]

How did you put the pad in them? Like where in the shoe?

[@ConjurersTable]

first you as soooo adores! I can't even! really really enjoyed this video! so useful! I purchased my first ever pair of Doc Martens & they arrived yesterday! LOVING my pair so much....I may have bought a few others HAHA. but your video has been so helpful! ohh and you ROCK the pink hair! I had magenta once...didnt look good on me lol, I look better in green, and blue, but right now im rocking my natural black hair.

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh yay, love that you’re starting a collection! Thanks so so much, I miss my pink hair and I should do it again!

[@itsbenn_]

omg we have the same kanken backpack!! anyways, i was watching the video cuz i thought of buying dr martens, but my sister got hers today and they were too thight for her, so i wanted to check how to get the sizing correct. thank you!!

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice!! You have good taste! Glad I could help!

[@lol-pf4hr]

i just got my first pair yesterday and i'm so excited to be able to wear them

[@inthewanderyears]

That’s so awesome!

[@thedaimlerden]

Any Ideas on a new pair?😅 I‘ve got Jadons (my all time favorite), 2976s, 1460s and 1490s… Kinda thinking about getting the 2976 Quads…

[@inthewanderyears]

Jadons are the best right!! The quads are definitely amazing so maybe try them. So easy to put on and off too! Sinclair’s are also cool but very close to Jadons. Hope you figure out a cool new pair!!

[@caitlinlagaert4691]

Molly 🤩

[@aubreyingram3718]

I just got my first pair in the mail! (I bought the Jadon Platform) and I freaking love them!

[@inthewanderyears]

That is so exciting Aubrey!

[@yuyaoshi101]

omg yesss another docs vid

[@inthewanderyears]

Yeah!! Glad you’re excited!

[@MrMt42304]

The four sole types are Original, Bex, Quad and Max. All traditional silhouettes have Goodyear welted soles.

[@C.C-e4n]

I love that you're still responding to comments to this very day. I know that must take a lot of effort :) Also, question... My Jadons that I bought about a week ago are really shredding my heels/achilles tendons. How long did it take you to fully break your Jadons in, especially the heel area?

[@inthewanderyears]

Of course!! They did the same to me in the beginning. Took about a week or so but just wear them for short periods and they should be okay! If you get crazy blisters etc, wait until they are healed to wear them again!

[@girlinthe_stars]

I love this video! Got my second pair today... I love them so much!

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks Maddie! Oh yay which ones did you get?

[@girlinthe_stars]

@@inthewanderyears I got the 1461 :) It’s heavy to break them in, but I love how they look! It’s so easy to style them and you look good every day!

[@vonmints]

me yesterday, thinking i'm experienced enough with docs to handle new ones all day: :D me today, missing the skin on my heels: D:

[@inthewanderyears]

Ouch!

[@jess11a7x]

Im late on this video, its very educative! I really want the 1461 oxford shoes but didnt know anything about it! I tend to have larger feet. So i will definitly check in store. And you look so cool i subscribed 😊

[@inthewanderyears]

Glad it was helpful! The 1461s are sooo nice! I hope you can get some! Thanks 🤙

[@hansouthhh6294]

I love how I watch this video just after I’ve gotten doc martens and broken my feet by trying to break them in 🥺

[@inthewanderyears]

Hope they get better for you!

[@soulsolan]

i ordered my first pair yesterday which is the platform ankle boots and i’m so excited

[@andrewsajnovic9420]

So obsessed with your doc vids!! Realllll helpful info and suuuper great hacks!!! Just got Vegan red 1461, you probs already have said this but were they a pain to break in? 😩✨

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks Andrew!! Oh good luck. They always hurt me but honestly haven’t given them a chance so maybe they will be alright for you!! They can be tough and a bit hot to wear.... but they also look hot so fashion is pain.

[@fake7882]

I'm obsessed with your overalls omg 😍

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks 😊 ✌️

[@holly9336]

i’ve had my jadons for like 9 months now and i STILL have to wear 2 pairs of socks and plasters otherwise they really hurt my heels... idk what to do to break them in

[@Lin-kk5be]

They rub my heels too & plasters don’t even work anymore :(

[@C.C-e4n]

I just got mine about a week ago and I'm so scared I won't be able to break in the heels :( if they still don't feel comfortable after a month, I'm going in with a hammer or rubber mallet

[@azucena5028]

Thank you for making this video, this is the only one that has helped :)

[@inthewanderyears]

Sooo glad it helped!! Hope you love your docs (if you get some)

[@alyssaellapocot1603]

Yeyyyyy i love dr. Martins even i don't have one i just love them😘

[@inthewanderyears]

Nice!! They are so awesome!

[@voodoochild1975az]

Utility and comfort. Broken in 1460s are the best everyday shoe I've had. I plan to never go without at least one decent pair for the rest of my life. Even the sizing... NOTHING fits _ME_ as well as a 1460 in UK9/US10 (after break in)... My theory is that they are basically a 10.25. But for me, there is never a need to try on 1460s. I can buy online and they won't fit well, they will fit PERFECTLY. Just lucky in how I'm sized I guess. Regardless of why, for whatever the reason... Broken in 1460s are the best fit, most comfortable long term, and longest lasting shoe I've had. I can do a long hike in the woods in them, I can run a few miles in them if I must (not my first choice of running shoe, but shockingly decent at the job, far better than most would think), I can wear them with a suit at a wedding, or on stage playing guitar... And I've done both a few times each. To me, the 1460 is perfection. That said, they are not for everyone. It's a distinct fit (that works perfectly for me, could be hell for other feet), and a unique style you'll love or hate. Shrug. For me they are perfect, that's all that matters to me. My best break in tip currently is use wonder balsam, in fact abuse it. I spent HOURS rubbing coat after coat of the stuff in on newest pair. Got the leather softer than I've ever had it.... They were broken in by 2 miles. HOURS to break the leather in instead of weeks or days. Ohh and they look incredible after than much work and elbow grease with the wonder balsam

[@venus4340]

I got my doc on impulse when I was shoe shopping because I’ve always wanted them. I made the mistake of sizing up with the classics to be safe because I didn’t want to spend over one hundred dollars only for me to grow out of them. The problem is my shoe size hasn’t changed in years so I have no idea why I’d did that and they are a little big. I got a size ten and I’m a 9 1/2

[@inthewanderyears]

That’s what I did with my first pair!! Have you put an extra inner sole in them to bulk them up?

[@venus4340]

@@inthewanderyears no. I’ll try that

[@simonsuarez5314]

Yay my Adrian Loafers just came in and they fit great! I can't wait to wear them to uni next week :)

[@anja13und13]

that‘s my kind of video! so jealous of your collection😍

[@inthewanderyears]

Glad you liked the video!! Yeah look I think the collection is getting out of control. Haha

[@RowanITP]

Thank you for the amazing video! It helped me so much. Also I love your hair and your docs ❤

[@inthewanderyears]

Aww thanks so much! Glad I could help!

[@ronhutchcraft2290]

another amazing video from Jenn, the Doc Martens girl! I hope you are doing well and I am glad to hear from you! 😇🌈♥️🌸👍

[@tptrash1288]

hi bb!! ty for this video, just got my first docs (the hello kitty quad docs!!) today. hoping they’re not too big as they were a gift, fingers crossed...

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg they are soo cute!! That’s so awesome, hope they fit!

[@Adrinananoodle]

YES Thank you so much for making this video! I love all your Doc Marten videos. I'm definitely guilty of having the sandals that look way too big on me. It was actually weird because I'm like a US 7.5/8 and I bought a size down (size 7) and they still somehow look big on me! I will definitely try your hack of stuffing the back! ^_^ I think that will solve the issue cuz like right now my feet are practically swimming in them LOL.

[@inthewanderyears]

You are so welcome! Hope that works out! It can be a bit of playing around before you get it right. Which sandals do you have?

[@Adrinananoodle]

@@inthewanderyears I have the Clarissa ones!

[@omegamanGXE]

At 6:40 the way it changes focus to your shoes and back to you is amazing! 😮 may I ask what camera you’re using

[@inthewanderyears]

Haha yay!! I thinkkkk it’s the canon g7x… pretty sure!

[@omegamanGXE]

@@inthewanderyears thanks sweetie 🥰🤝

[@nutchanatpinkome5226]

Omg your video was so helpful. Cuz I tryna figure out how break in my jadon. ❤️❤️

[@inthewanderyears]

Yay!! I bet they look awesome!

[@nutchanatpinkome5226]

They’re so dope !!!! I bought it cuz of I watch your unboxing jadon video.

[@beatrice1089]

just got a pair of mary janes for first private school, and im so excited because they're beautiful! but im also terrified because they're basically brand new and i have to wear these for 3 days a week and my feet are going to HURT 😭

[@inthewanderyears]

Oh that is so amazing, what a cool kid! Hope you broken them in okay!

[@Carlaandrademanicure]

My dr. Martens made me blisters in the backside of my ankles. Any tips to stop this? It hurts

[@ri-jx2mb]

love your hairrrr omg

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks so much!!

[@lizzydeluca5]

Yes do the cleaning vid please!!

[@inthewanderyears]

I’ll try!!

[@pgibby25]

Wow okay wait, my docs are brand new. The 1460. Bought them yesterday. I’ve been dyingggg wearing them but I want to break them in. I just took out the inner soles like you said and I am in shock 😂 SO MUCH BETTER! I’ll replace the soles when they break in because the bottoms are kind of hard now but thank you so much for saving the tops of my feet 😆

[@inthewanderyears]

Omg yay! So glad to help! Hope the break in goes well!

[@elleee9403]

i already have a v comfy pair literally why do i just click every single video w docs in the thumbnail or title

[@inthewanderyears]

The addiction is real! Haha

[@alicesnellings6047]

I recommend buying them from the Ashford designer outlet if you live in the UK I got a pair of 1460 black boots for 70 pounds and a pair of cherry red antique temperly 146p shoes for 35 pounds If you search you can find them for a really good price

[@inthewanderyears]

Good tip!!

[@Mingeeming10]

I just bought Jadon maxes on postmark and they’re thinner than my regular jadons?...is this normal? Or are the Jadon maxes fake?

[@azulponce7341]

probably fake or just not maxes... maxes are Crazzzzzy thick

[@dlrsnate5100]

To expedite the break in process. Just take them to a shoe repair store and they can professionally adjust the width of the leather in the pressure areas of your foot . I paid 20 bucks to have my right shoe adjusted and it’s perfect

[@inthewanderyears]

OMG that is amazing! Good tip for anyone struggling!

[@dlrsnate5100]

@@inthewanderyears thanks! The one I go to is surprisingly busy,, I’ve met some cool people in line :)

[@alinaNotAlien]

I also bought some docs and now i feel like they're a little too big for me... Meh.. But still wearing them.. ❤️

[@inthewanderyears]

Maybe try adding an inner sole inside them to tighten them?

[@KristenC137]

If you’re worried about shoe creases there are inserts you can get that prevent creases

[@urb6857]

or just condition the leather reguarly

[@Grimmer13]

They are way too expensive and it’s just ridiculous. Luckily I have found four originals in second hand stores. I heard good things about Solvair’s Might get a pair.

[@michelletolentino7312]

The doc marten website offers a college student discount. Not sure if that helps, but I was able to justify the price of my new boots with the discount.

[@ErikaNani]

I just love her vibe.

[@inthewanderyears]

Thanks so much! I love your comment!