How To Care for Dr. Martens Boots | Made Strong. Made to Last

[@IsabelCANCIAN-kk2qy]

Lia is such a queen she deserves a promotion

[@sandrasaltzman2170]

I never got blisters or any sore feet with my doc’s

[@mandycook9037]

I never did any of these things to my dm's nor did i get ever get blisters. And i wore mine every day for over 20 years . I wore them out and was even then reluctant to stop wearing them.

[@sleepyviable564]

thats because DM's arent the same anymore, theyre cheaper made and sold for more

[@Ohkeh640]

Which ones? The Dr martens were made much better quality years ago

[@Jaswalker125]

Lia is UNREAL

[@chinatownboy7482]

I recommend saddle soap for cleaning, followed by mink oil to restore the leather, then a creamy lotion polish.

[@oddbod8655]

I ve just bought a pair of Made in England 1460 Oxbloods. My last pair lasted me for seven years. Saturate the inside of the boots with baby oil. Do this every time after the first few times you wear them. Also it keeps your trotters smelling nice and also soft. Thank you for the video. All the best to the folks in Northampton. Ps, oh Lia...she's beautiful.

[@beggersu]

It’s pointless trying to condition the Docs because they have a heavy plastic coating to give them that high shine look. So whatever conditioner you use will just sit on top of the plastic and not reach the leather. Unless you apply it on the inside.

[@Bloom64-rt5cm]

Ya it’s kinda disingenuous to tell us to use the basalm on smooth leather with plastic coating. The inside fair enough I agree 100% and same for the seams and edged of it. The part for used leather I agree though

[@justinholding02]

It depends on which leather you choose, the greasy leather doesn't have a coating on it. But I would definitely recommend UK made Solovair over Asian made Doc's.

[@Beck-r8z]

Great stuff Daniel!!

[@CrissyPrincessMarie]

Should I use Dubbin for greasy leather? Or can I use wonder balsam? Wanting to keep the Matte finish.

[@Lionsblade]

OK I have a pair of 8761 Doc Martens from England. I've had them for over 15 years. I have always applied wonder balsam and Dubbin but it never really seemed to make them waterproof as well I'd like them to be. I just bought some good mink oil. I have a block of natural raw bees wax as well but I'm not sure if I want to use that on these. The boots are very well broken in as well as properly taken care of. What do you guys think about mink oil and would you recommend using it on these epic 10 eye steel toe 8761's? I'm so proud of these boots and to me there is nothing more badass than black steel toe Docs. Look forward to your opinion. Thanks a lot

[@aurelienfleuryinfosvideos]

J'aimerai bien voir la fabrication d'un modele vernis/patent.

[@MyDavidlynch]

Lia has a nice pair of brown boots

[@DrMartensOfficial]

You can't go wrong with the 8053 Quad

[@micagandia3037]

NEW OWNER HERE! I’m kind of curious about wiping it down after putting in balsam, won’t it just wipe away the product?

[@DrMartensOfficial]

You want to apply the Wonder Balsam all over the boot and then wipe away any excess. Only a small amount needs to be absorbed into the leather

[@robadams2274]

How many people here used to wear Docs back in the day but then you grew up and realized their boots suck now? Imagine having to tell people how the boots will punish you while you wear them. It's because they're made of really stiff, really cheap leather.

[@thechroniccinephile]

For real. However their creepers are actually pretty comfortable.

[@mydaymyday]

You need to earn their love. Once it broke in it’s actually comfortable. Same as cats

[@thalyscarmo6562]

Not only is a cheaper leather but is fucking expensive, i bought the “soft leather” black and after 1 months it was creating bubbles like the black part was going out and now the shoes is totally destroyed and i trashed it. Only 1 year using, it was fucking frustrating. I just bought a new one oxblood color and i was going to buy the made in England version but it seems that they don’t do it anymore the one that its not a boot but like a shoe short version, anyway, i really hope that doesn’t happen the same

[@yapaenggalvez6270]

so what brand do you prefer other than martens? im actually planning to buy this december.

[@robadams2274]

@@yapaenggalvez6270 If you want the Martens look, Solovair makes better boots in the old Martens factories. I have a pair of Thursday boots and I really like those.

[@thomasm0310]

Am I one of the few who owns really nice DMs??? Everyone talks trash about DMs but mine are super comfortable and made of real leather. Obviously just don’t buy the smooth leather/plastic DMs…

[@andrewallen9993]

How did you manage to buy a 25 year old pair?

[@mydaymyday]

Totally agree I got 3 and they’re still going strong after years of wear.

[@ux-zd6hu]

@@andrewallen9993 I have crazy horse DMs, no plastic cover there.

[@saulmassey2305]

I love you got young Mick Jagger to interview the guys

[@ghenderson2022]

Lia has the best pair! But those Ox Blood look sick! So hard to find!

[@UzakbaiKabi]

What to do if the boots squeak? I’m not sure. I think it’s insole, but it might be an outsole too. I’ve got 1460 nubuck model

[@DMSJagXK]

I would suggest that you remove the mouse!

[@aquarian111]

How about 1460 Grizzly with faux fur lining, how can i put the wonder balsam inside the shoes if there's fur lining?

[@sebastiento9695]

I've got the 2976 crazy horse and have wonder balsam, can I still use wonder balsam to condition them boots when they start feeling dry, or is dubbin the way to go instead?

[@oi4738]

thank you guys for this video it was really helpfull

[@Ohkeh640]

Smooth leather needs dubbin Will it darken them?

[@Ohkeh640]

Does the balsam darken the leather

[@jaz9000]

I've had my 1460 smooth leather boots for about 6 months. I've been using Wonder Balsam but the crease at the on the top of the boots has become heavily cracked. I was advised by your customer service team that this is due to wear and tear - after 6 months? How should I care for the cracked leather?

[@DrMartensOfficial]

We suggest using our Wonder Balsam or a neutral wax/cream, to help maintain the condition and keep the leather soft and moisturised in order to extend the life of the footwear. Unfortunately, once the leather has become dried out and cracked, it won't be possible to restore the footwear to its original condition. Thanks.

[@jaz9000]

@DrMartensOfficial Thanks for that. Wonder Balsam is what I have been using since buying the boots. Unfortunately, it hasn't helped in preventing the leather from drying out.

[@Ohkeh640]

@@jaz9000did you use it before wearing them? Did the balsam darken the boots? I just bought a pair and I don’t know if I need the dubbin or balsam

[@andrewallen9993]

Buy solovairs. Won't have this problem.

[@CtrlAltPrint]

Bring back the industrial Chelsea’s PLEASE

[@DrMartensOfficial]

We don't have plans at the moment but we'll pass the message on

[@CtrlAltPrint]

@@DrMartensOfficial I know :(, I just love the look of the 2976s and being able to wear them at work. Literally the best work boot I’ve owned

[@josephfriedrich9792]

Bring back soles for life please!

[@ianblake3003]

Is it better to delace your boots when they are new for the first few months so you are not trying to cram them on and relace once you have them comfortably on.

[@DrMartensOfficial]

You don't need to completely delace them but wear them looser. You still want the boot to shape to your foot

[@exploded_pod]

Why do they not do all these steps before releasing them from the factory?

[@BunnysBun-k3u]

I'm an old punk, lol , 55 young .

[@DrMartensOfficial]

🤘

[@jeremytableaudebord]

Love the Dune Rats t-shirt

[@josephfriedrich9792]

0:43 that would be an old punk

[@zoiders]

Step one - carefully place them in a skip.

[@simoncullen7960]

A fine pair of dockers 😂

[@speedtrip1647]

DM’s aren’t what they used to be, just a foreign made fashion boot these days and so over priced 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hansdop0247]

Lia is so fine

[@bernardfender5147]

Docs are utter garbage these days. The soles are see through ffs!!! The leather is so thin, barely 1.2mm , it can be torn by hand. I won't be paying £170 for boots made in Bangladesh

[@Ohkeh640]

Do not pee on your shoes 🙅🏻‍♀️😂

[@xlxazzahkappahxlx]

👍🏻💙🤘🏻

[@iconoclast5278]

Dr. Martens Boots/shoes are a total rip off, -0 quality.

[@aurelienfleuryinfosvideos]

N'importe quoi 😂

[@lezbriddon]

Never had an issue with mine, is it possible you got copies? I will agree they are very costly now but I don't think the quality has really dropped since I bought my last pair

[@The_Lost_One]

Literally have had my pair of crazy horse for 8 years, not treated them once and they're in amazing condition. I wear them religiously and used to wear then everyday back when I was a bartender. I get the impression u don't own a pair.

[@iconoclast5278]

​@@The_Lost_One you're obviously unable to distinguish cheap leather from quality and fake advertising as well. AirWair soles way back at their launch in the 1960s. Referring to the air bubbles in the soles, using air pockets. the trouble is there is no air pockets because the soles are not sealed.

[@The_Lost_One]

​@@iconoclast5278 wtf r u talking about

[@drwhatson]

The best thing is never to wear them... :-(

Don’t buy Martens, get Solovair. Same price MUCH better boots. Martens are garbage.

[@mickymondo7463]

Poorly made rubbish nowadays, and that's the English ones, having grown up through the late 70's and 80's wearing DM's, the modern offering are crap. I would rather buy Lowa boots now, zero break in period, better quality all round. Doc Martens are just cheaply made overpriced disposable fashion tat now.