Why Doc Martens Are So Expensive | So Expensive

When Doc Martens first appeared in the UK, in 1960, they were working boots that would cost you under $3 a pair. These days, a pair of Made in England boots could set you back $225. So, what has changed? And why are these shoes now so expensive?
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Why Doc Martens Are So Expensive | So Expensive

[@DanielleDeFreeze]

My daughter is 16, I gave her my 10 eye Doc's I wore in high school in 1993. I can't speak on the quality of the ones made today, but mine are still in excellent condition.

[@BWM135]

The docs I bought in London while in college in the mid 90s have literally worn like iron. 👍 So hard to judge quality by how long something lasts. Obviously if I wore those Docs every day, they would be history. So many owners with such divergent use cases and expectations. And are people really buying Docs solely because of the quality?!? Seems like a bit of a witch hunt to me, especially relative to what some companies charge for footwear made in the far east (One that starts with N and ends with IKE comes to mind...)

[@vargkvinnan]

She's not missing out on anything with the new ones. They don't have a shank, the leather is very plasticky, the sole construction is poor, etc. Overall not great.

[@arrowb3408]

Tell you what? Mine Colorado shoes also still in perfect condition for urban life. Not a fan of this boots but other fine quality American one.....STF....

[@BWM135]

Tess Peng Tell you what? Nobody is saying Docs are the best thing you can buy in terms of quality and durability. My UK made pairs are still kicking after 25 years. They're from a different era, and have a story all their own. The why so expensive part of this vid is laughable. Docs cost half to a third what the best quality boots cost. Those should be made better, and they are. The typical Doc styles aren't work boots. They have a unique, iconic style that dates back nearly a century. You either appreciate that look and history, or you don't. We know where the makers of this vid stand on that. Any evaluation about quality coming from here is laughable, even the OP's story and mine are just anecdotal. If you want to know what makes a good quality boot, you watch channels like Rose Anvil, not this. You could do FAR worse than to spend $120 on a pair of Chinese made docs. Or $220 on a pair of UK-made 1460s that use vegetable-tanned leather from Horween, one of the best tanneries in the world. You can do far better too, prepare to pay accordingly. In a world where a staple, mid priced running shoe like an Air Pegasus is now $130, and you can spend $400+ on garbage like Common Projects, it's clear to me this vid is pretty much a clickbait hatchet job on a well-known brand to draw eyeballs. And it did... Glad you are enjoying your Colorados. 🤘

[@winwinnie4905]

ohh i'd love to have one of those omg

[@STLYRZA]

“When doc martens first appears in the U.K..... 3 dollars a pair” What?

[@charlesjay8818]

yes but with inflation he said $50 in todays money

[@jximee]

literally i was like “....excuse me?”

[@SausageFingers420]

@@Olivia-mb6ex It's called an exchange rate. I assume in addition to inflation whoever researched/wrote this piece not only took into account inflation but the relative weakening of the GBP compared to the USD when giving that figure. The fact is, footwear costs a lot more nowadays even accounting for inflation. Today, $50 gets you a pair of sneakers that _might_ last a little over a year with daily wear if you're lucky and don't weigh as much as I do. I blame Nike and marketing as a whole, along with a consumer base more preoccupied with perception than reality.

[@aigerim3135]

@@Olivia-mb6ex what's mean

[@missimperfectlyfine7]

Charles Jay but ONLY $50?!!!

[@jmckendry84]

Did I miss something, or did this video never actually explain why they go so much more expensive? There were numerous mentions of the price going up, but not one indication of why.

[@estoylaroca]

Went from being a work boot, to a "style" boot, and then it was purchased by another company which made the price go up. You don't need any "indication" for the price to go up. They could very well just wake up tomorrow and add another $100 to the price tag just for the heck of it.

[@jmckendry84]

@@estoylaroca what I meant was the video didn't ever explicitly state at any point *why* the price went up, just that it did. Yes, you can infer what you said from the video but the video never outright says any of that, nor does it explain why you can sell a "style" boot at a higher price than a "work" boot.

[@planeandsimple431]

jmckendry84... C'mon man! It's Putin's fault.....

[@nigelyam38]

​@@robreynolds721 did you just compare Doc Martens with redwings, wow

[@robreynolds721]

@@nigelyam38 I don’t know did I? You tell me.

[@DementedDistraction]

I've been wearing Docs since the mid 90s, and there is a definite difference between the made in UK vs made in China boots. The Chinese leather is a lot rougher inside and not as thick or supple as its UK counterpart. (The cuff on the Chinese boots are very floppy, while the cuff on my UK boots is more rigid and stands straight and firm.) The finishing on the edges of the leather is also cut quite roughly compared to my UK boots, where the edge is smooth and has a liner at the cuff. Also, the stitching on the outsole of my Chinese Docs has blown out after 4 years, whereas the same stitching on my UK Crazy Bombs that I got in 1999 is still going strong.

[@dandansfu]

@@yuka7.999 lol yeah like if it’s now made in Uk it would be better This isn’t 50s anymore. In 2022 ppl now days just don’t work as hard have u seen the documentary about us workers compare to chinese workers on work ethics Also even if they want to care , under capitalism it’s all the same as they don’t want u to build good quality they just want u do it for cheap so even if u have passion it makes no difference Third. Many skills are simply lost due to technology There are actually many skills / way of doing things that simply are lost forever even if u want to learn how to do it Especially with hand required skills It really doesn’t matter where it is made. Look at apple products. Made in china but still is had good qualities Coz Apple has a standard they have to or at least they used to care so they will demand the qualities coz they are known for it A dollar store item made in china is same crap as a dollar store item made in UK, France , Germany or wherever u want

[@ltipst2962]

​@@dandansfu and I find it funny apple is mentioned. Apple is one of the worst.

[@dandansfu]

@@ltipst2962 coz they are being seen as good quality And u may hate them or disagree but just say they are one of the worst is … I am not saying apple product is the best of the best of the best in the whole wide world. Also my point is not even about apple but ok

[@dandansfu]

@@ltipst2962 like all ur reply on this channel is just disrespectful without any valid resources or references

[@Ari_Benjamin_28]

I just ordered my first pair of UK 1460 docs!

[@heychelchels5656]

Celebrities started to wear them so the price went up the average person can’t afford them anymore same thing happened to champion

[@Rajkumar-xp2gx]

yeah its kinda stupid and unfair actually

[@terenarosa4790]

Yeah, I use to wear champion all the time. Now the only shoes I can wear are random shoes from Ross.

[@Lizabeth90]

Yah the champion thing still blows my mind. I see FILA or KSWISS making a come back with all this weird 90s love.

[@bonivermectin4087]

they ruin everything

[@slygarci6138]

Heychelchels yeahhhh , sad isn’t it?

[@dougster701]

The new ones are comfortable but don’t expect them to last forever like the old docs did, also very difficult to resole. It’s a shame they’ve sacrificed quality while increasing the prices.

[@weedfiendofthewasteland3616]

I bought a pair of Docs in the 80s. They fell apart after a month. Worst boots I ever owned. And that's when they had a wooden shank and Made In England. Cost $60. Doc Martins have always been cheap boots made with cheap materials. All style, no substance. Doc Martin was making crap boots and I was wearing them before you were born. Let me guess, you thought Nirvana was a punk band. Lol.

[@MrLoobu]

Thats literally everything on planet earth.

[@HowManyHintsDoYouNeed]

@@weedfiendofthewasteland3616 those lasted my mother about 5 years since she couldn't afford anything else. Must be nice to have daddy's money.

[@brainboyandthefunkybunch6516]

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[@evafethers5114]

@@weedfiendofthewasteland3616 why are u so angry calm down

[@caranook]

My brother got a pair of docs in (I am guessing) around 2002. He did wear them a lot, but it never really showed which was great. He still has them, and they are still in great shape. Apparently people are saying the newer ones aren’t as durable, which is a real shame because that’s one of the things that I really like about them.

[@senik64]

i lost it at the “comfortable” worker’s boots:) i get it, times changed etc but these are undoubtedly the worst shoes I own in terms of comfort. they’re still hella pretty though

[@samcavemanlosco6417]

Your feet need to get used to it I’ll gove you that Wore them everyday to stop the pain and it stopped in maybe two weeks, after these two weeks I couldn’t wear any other shoes than my docs because the feeling just became weird and even sickening

[@emem9846]

@@samcavemanlosco6417 two weeks??? i have had one pair for 2 years and a newer one for a year and they gave me huge blisters and my feet hurt even after months of walking

[@samcavemanlosco6417]

@@emem9846 guess it depends from people, my friends who have doc say the same thing. The key is consistency. One could say wearing docs is a lifestyle since if you only wear them 20% of the time then ofc your feet will get destroyed But the pain is worth it if you got the will to do it :)

[@emem9846]

@@samcavemanlosco6417 nah i ve been wearing the second pair (the one i got for myself 2 summers ago) almost everyday in the fall / sping and now winter, i tried to go with a size bigger (hurt like hell), and now i tried with a size smaller (im in between sizes) so that my shoe could adjust to the docs, and they still hurt after 10k steps a day, and my feet got hard rock deformations from blisters (like bunions) i dont think that they are for me

[@samcavemanlosco6417]

@@emem9846 sorry to hear that, everything dont fit every people unfortunately. If you are willing to give it another chance in the future, try with another model of boots, I’m personnality using 1460. Some are tougher for the foot than others. Also I use soles it helped a lot especially for the healing process. But It’s ok if you don’t have the time money or energy to invest in the brand especially when you had an unfortunate bad experience from the start like yours :/

[@KairoK]

The way they just have their fingers near the machine. Anxiety

[@mustangnawt1]

Thought same

[@rocketqueen7355]

,If he dies he dies", -Mario Yamasaki

[@grayman735]

🤔

[@alaila_44]

Dude same but they know what they’re doing so they’re probably not even worried like we are 😂😂

[@anabeatriz_6257]

I knowwwwww

[@CallieMasters5000]

That's pretty good to get a detailed response from the company instead of a crappy "no comment" or "thanks for your enquiry!".

[@rkan2]

Yeah, I liked the video because of just that ! I almost though it was going to be a canned reply after the first line..

[@neutronalchemist3241]

Unfortunately, to reduce the thickness of leather by 11% IS going to affect it's integrity.

[@hellokoreanadventure8044]

Also there are different tiers of quality to leather. 1.8 mm thickness of high quality leather is going to wear very differently than 1.8mm of a lower quality leather

[@manatoa1]

The problem is that their response is nonsense. It's written to look as if nothing has been changed, while admitting that things have. They say it hasn't harmed the quality of the boot, but that's a value judgement that can't be easily proven or disproven. The fact is that they have made changes to reduce costs, while expecting you to pay more.

[@johnmiller2191]

Most companies will respond with an actual response, but first, you'll get an automated response of "thank you for your reply"

[@cammysmith7562]

I wear solovairs on my farm. They originally made doc martins before they moved production abroad so they are the original doc Martin maker and are still all made in England. Not only are cheaper than the made in England boot, but you can resole the boot meaning it’s a boot for life (you can either buy spare soles to bring to a cobbler or send it back to them and they will repair them). They are also a higher quality material. Sad what’s happened to Docs.

[@maximusmax4557]

I'd never heard of Solovairs in my life, but thanks to your comment, I have a pair arriving on Feb. 3rd. After being a loyal Doc Marten wearer for more than 2 decades, I'm done with 'em! If they wanna become a "lifestyle brand," they can do it without me!

[@neilpincus855]

Doc Martens have become the Harley Davidson of boots. Solovair is just a superior product, end of.

[@Max-rn3eb]

also they've got a shank in the heel which is better for heavier duty work

[@Max-rn3eb]

@@maximusmax4557 how are the solovairs now?

[@Stephen-lx9nm]

Solovair Astronauts ❤

[@iseeu-fp9po]

When I was a kid in the 90's would see Doc Martens on people I thought looked cool and when enquiring about them I was told they "could last a lifetime", and this is the image I've always connected to the brand. I realise that was a bit of an overstatement back then, but they were really known to be extra durable. It is a bit sad if that is no longer the case, especially since the price has risen. I've never owned a pair of them so I don't know.

[@JoseGuzman-st2cc]

Soooooo quality went down while the cost went up?

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

Welcome to capitalism and fashion.

[@abhishekm4434]

to be honest, i really don't trust the "expert" they showed... because i have seen his show and he really not an expert at footwear leather.

[@tibchy144]

@@abhishekm4434 if you're arguing you have to argue with facts, you only did an attack on his person without substantiating it

[@franklindekanter]

@@abhishekm4434 i dont trust the guy either. he didnt even break them in properly. he wears all shoes he tears apart for like a day and them thinks he's qualified to judge quality and comfort. the only thing he knows is to feel what type of leather it is, and if the leather is good or bad, after that i stop listening.

[@pPL112695]

Rose Anvil, a leatherworker, did a good video on Dr. Martens made in England. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3e5eWhreseSiJo

[@flt528]

It's the standard private equity playbook: 1) buy a classic consumer brand, 2) move manufacturing to the cheapest labor country, 3) switch to much cheaper materials, 4) spend a lot on marketing, 5) jack up the price 3x, 6) rake in the money for 10 or so years until everyone realizes it's overpriced junk, 7) sell and find another trusted brand to exploit.

[@jorgecarvajal5862]

Exactly well said. It’s the sad truth people don’t believe or want to believe

[@9manny99]

"Capitalism innovates I swear."

[@1fault]

Doc martens is good quality

[@tremendoshd2356]

@@1fault was*

[@pnaychic36]

they do this to literally everything... anything trusted by the people, they exploit...

[@jeffpuglisi8204]

I have two pairs, one made in China, one made in England . The made in England feel better on my feet. But the other is very good also. Love the way they look and wear.

[@alfnoakes392]

A colleague had a pair of knock-offs she brought back from Vietnam labelled Doc Wartens, which were identical to the originals apart from the label (and the price).

[@Cacophony314]

I remember doing over 20,000 steps in one day wearing my Docs, and still felt like I was able to walk more. They still look and feel new.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

The pair I bought in high school over 20 years ago are still in great shape. They were $100 way back then. I've heard the new ones aren't near as good, which is typically what happens unfortunately. Companies get popular and go away from what made them great in the first place.

[@SummeRain783]

I agree. Although not the best out there, I used to get some of my flats for work from Michael Kors. Almost the entire shoe including the inner were made out of genuine leather and would last longer. I went back to the store just a few months ago to get a replacement. The price went up but the inner material changed from real leather to something synthetic. I was like “nope goodbye”. The sad part is people will still buy and keep the demand going. I think its because the newer generation is less diligent in our purchases and don’t have much knowledge of vintage quality to compare to. Thankfully my parents always taught me to look at the materials, craftsmanship etc than the brand itself when shopping. If more of us did that, then I think the brands would certainly go back to providing quality to meet demand. Another trend which I believe killed the quality is the emergence of fast fashion. That really is the devil. Hopefully that dies out and we get better craftsmanship in what we buy.

[@kevinfoley9034]

$100 they where less than £30 in Ireland in the 80's

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

@@kevinfoley9034 inflation plus they'd gotten to be a popular fashion trend at the time I bought them so I'm sure we paid a little bit of a premium but the fact they've lasted as long as they have I'd say $100 for 20 years and going isn't too bad. Better than $250 and they're in pieces after a couple years lol.

[@coagulatedsalts4711]

i had doc martins in 4th grade and i loved them so much that i wore them out in one year and had to throw them out. i'd live to get a new pair but i don't know if i should considering the quality sucks now thanks to planned obsolescence.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

@@coagulatedsalts4711 check out Solovair. I guess they are the company that made the Dr. Martin brand for them back then and they now use the same process but they are now branded under their own name. The signature yellow stitching won't be on them but they are supposed to be much higher quality than what Dr. Martin themselves is putting out since they decided to do it on their own and go cheap.

[@jshepard5840]

The answer is quite simple: Doc Martins are so expensive because every high profile douchbag started wearing them, so, like Harley Davidson, the price went up because the demand was high and people would pay any price because their self-worth comes from material things rather than their character.

[@kingbucketz182]

Absolute truth

[@natjulie1282]

miss sir please, stop talking about me like this 😭

[@amepalomarez742]

it’s shoes 😭😭😭😭

[@RoxyCherryRozy]

@@amepalomarez742 even things such as shoes show sth about character

[@Da_Benski]

At least a Harley is still mostly assembled by people in somewhat free societies. Doc Martens outsourced their free labor force to Communist dictatorships.

[@yourgrandfather4]

I need these to become working shoes again, they’re so nice honestly and I’d love to wear them as an everyday pair of shoes.

[@jrose3419]

Brought mine back in the very early 2000's they're still rock hard with perfect souls in 2022 😊😊

[@objective7042]

"From a family owned local factory to an international fashion brand owned by a private equity firm" There's the answer. Edit: Wow, thank you for the likes.

[@catherinemurphy550]

It's just called popularity... People need money to live, and if people are willing to pay the price, then the price will only get higher.

[@njerilee9658]

as i read this that part came up

[@hyeronymus]

@@njerilee9658 amazing that never happened before

[@jkamer2168]

...and there's not a single thing wrong with that. I happily own 11. Certainly planning on buying more.

[@tiffanymira6015]

Yes but not entirely explained. Luxury items with expensive price comes with expensive marketing and research and development. Not only that, Luxury items corresponds to heavy tax based on each country's law.

[@blancaw6280]

I bought my son a pair when he was 17 years old and a senior in high school in 1998. Yesterday I noticed he was wearing a pair and he told me they were the same pair. He's 41 now and it's been about 23 years and they are still in excellent condition. I know he doesn't wear them on a daily basis, but the fact that a pair of boots that I paid $100 for are still going strong 23 years later is a pretty awesome testimonial I thought. I decided to buy him another pair in another style as a gift. I hope they will serve him as well as these have.

[@havable]

The new pair will wear out the second he puts them on. Maybe even before that.

[@lauram7929]

@@havable lmao fr tho

[@fatkat311]

New doc Martens are terrible... very poor quality, they are just riding on their name now

[@sabrinalayton2835]

Spoiler alert: those new ones are not gonna last him.

[@Momma_AL]

I’m surprised they still fit him

[@Danny_Delorean]

I have the original ones and have had them for about 14yrs and they are easily the best boots I’ve ever owned painful to break in no joke but now they’re like slippers so comfortable highly respectable craftsmanship

[@michaelszczys8316]

I had a pair of Doc Martin's, some of the best work type boots I ever had. Couple years ago I got another slightly used pair. The soles are indestructible, the leather uppers CRACKED UP AND SPLIT IN RECORD TIME.

[@kazelciegomiller1289]

Short answer: they became popular

[@xMiso12x]

honestly the ugliest trend ever

[@fraserhendry5052]

popular with gays

[@funinthekitchen844]

Yeah, just like Levi's did. It was working clothes, and now it's (mainly) a fashion brand!

[@_yoshivolts_115]

@Gerr Gerring woooooosh

[@satanhimself2105]

Miso You’re just hating because you can’t pull them off or afford them ✋🙄

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Answer: because people are willing to pay that amount.

[@corey1854]

Quite simple really

[@kennethmckilligan5902]

they are only paying for the brand name, its just the laws of business. the longer your there the more people buy the brand despite them being truly uncomfortable to wear all day until either the shoes or your feet break in.

[@campkira]

for boot... yeah no.... people who wear them wear them due to work....

[@PHlophe]

@@JobaniElgrande sandaletten then..

[@VeggieSushi]

The cost of clout 😂

[@drowningblonde]

I bought my first 2 pairs in 1995, wore them nearly every day. They lasted me until 2018. Hoping the pair I bought last year lasts me that long too.

[@bee3497]

I own my Docs now for 7 years. Yes, they definitely look like work boots by now (I wear them almost daily). But they are still in great shape. Nothing broken or anything like that. Super comfy by now and still my favourites.

[@soupsporks4039]

"older women in need of comfortable footwear." me, sitting here with my new docs on absolutely destroying my feet: 👁👄👁

[@sierra6331]

I have a new pair of docs and they are insanely comfortable, did you get a bad size?

[@sorcellerie]

I can relate lol, mine left me with some scars after breaking them in Like, my parents once asked "are you sure they're comfortable?" and I replied "yeah, very" with my feet just crying lmao But I love them, it was worth it

[@marian8346]

I have 8 pairs of Docs and I always was in great pain while wearing new bought shoes. But after a few weeks they get more comfortable and after a year they're like the most comfy shoes you could ever have🥰

[@trina5044]

Double up on socks and it will be easy to break them in! I’ve had the same pair for 7 years now.

[@makaylam.2322]

you have to break them in the same thing happened to me

[@Shane_Stoic]

I'm pleasantly surprised Dr. Martens actually gave a response to Buisness Insider's questions and were relatively cooperative

[@whyisblue923taken]

Shane Song And now they get to see the top comment call them out on their poor quality expensive product. ☺🙃

[@Karlakarz]

I do respect them for actually replying

[@tevj8577]

You know the quality is bad when they produce 7mil shoes per year..

[@winterslullaby]

Just bought their 1460. I'm in LOVE. They're extremely comfortable. I don't plan on wearing them often so I'm not too worried that they may not be able to last as long as the vintage ones do. I could never afford them back in the day now I can lol. Bought them more for nostalgia than anything. 🖤

[@LisaApril]

Such a comfortable pair of shoes and boots the doc martens. I had a light blue pair of boots that was very bright and I also had the black Doc Martens shoes when I was in my 20s. Very comfortable, Extremely long lasting. This was in the 90s. I’m so sad to hear that they’re not the same boots. The original boots were a lifelong shoe. It seems the new ones are not and that’s always very sad.

[@guyfreemantle3132]

So corporate greed and better suited “cheaper” materials, along with thinner leather and lower labour cost has driven the price beyond inflation...

[@Felix-wy1ri]

Supply and demand ;)

[@MrYubble]

So if I charge you double the price for a product just to increase my profits, it's not usury but just supply and demand? That would blame the consumer, since he's the one "stupid" enough to pay the price. Demand and supply aren't neutral forces, but the sum of subjective economical decisions. And in my opinion it's no argument against a lack of morality in the corporate world.

[@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004]

Repent to Jesus Christ! “The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@maxpayne69.]

@@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 No💀😈💀

[@barpsoon3031]

The quality has severely declined since I was a teen. My wife has a pair she bought in the late 80s that she still wares. My daughters 3 yo pair has started splitting where the sole is joined and will not last much longer. Same quality and manufacturing process My Arse.

[@tutelarius]

Did you get the Made In England ones for your daughter?...

[@someoneunknown2206]

I wore mine for well over 10 years with little wear on them. Not one hole and not once did I had to glue the sole back on. Nowadays they are garbage that doesn't last more than 2 years.

[@slygarci6138]

Barp Soon I walked through a small puddle and it affected the glue on mine ,I agree with you...

[@Denturess]

tutelarius actual made in England docs are hard to come by. Most of the ones in england were not made there.

[@stephenelliott2827]

Not having a shank in it anymore is probably a huge contributor to the sole splitting so them saying it’s nbd is bullshit

[@kuekuatsheumotley7902]

Bought my pair when I was stationed at Lakenheath in 85. Still wear them everywhere I have been, from Singapore to Macedonia. They are still awesome looking and so comfortable.

[@LILITH.x.]

I got mine for christmas today! 1 1/2 with a 2 in heel in white leather! Im so happy! I love them!

[@doodskie999]

My father had one pair since the 80's Still in good condition My sister bought one in 2013 and is now cracked and broken. Of course they dont want it to last that long so you can buy more. Quality has gone down tsk

[@Jessica-kb8jf]

Were your sister's ones children's ? The children's leather is softer and not designed to last forever, as children grow. Also was she looking after the leather well? That is quite an important factor in how long they can last

[@melaniecamargo5017]

I been having my docs since years ago and still in good condition

[@kottyking]

dude 7 years out of a boot is impressive

[@doodskie999]

@@Jessica-kb8jf nope, size 8 womens

[@RadenWA]

Is it the vegan faux leather? Faux leather is more prone to cracking and peeling unfortunately

[@spiritworker903]

The original boots cost $3 and are just about still worn today, the new boots are $225 and fall apart in a year. The story of Docs is the story of the world.

[@jama211]

"fall apart in a year" - shows no evidence

[@Shrektopuz]

@@jama211 How the hell do you show evidence on a KZbin comment??

[@hellatightdude]

@@Shrektopuz by providing a source, through a link. You can’t be that dumb.

[@ritenger87]

@@Shrektopuz post a link?

[@seanweir]

My current pair are 5 years old. The new ones aren’t perfect, but it you look after them, they still last long.

[@augustasmccray4540]

I've continued to buy the brown doc Martin Industrial's since high school almost 20 years ago. Still love them.

[@sage-om2yb]

I have a second hand pair of the patent leather 1460s, and after a long painful time of breaking them in, most comfortable shoes ever. definitely buying more!

[@MrPhantooz]

As the joker once said “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap”. Edit: Sorry For not Knowing that Dolly Parton said it before the Joker had said it in Injustice 2

[@Foehammer157]

I thought Dolly Parton said that

[@ANTINATALIST_lewis]

Ooooof

[@christinamedigo8390]

I understood the joke. Very funny.

[@hnexnuunixeunieuied888sd]

Normal ones are made in Vietnam

[@Guinnessdrnkr1234]

That one chick from Varsity Blues said that.

[@LisaLaMagna]

“ owned by a private equity firm.“ Now you know why they’re so expensive.

[@maxbig9021]

DM owner is HEDGE FUND that is why they make very EXPENSIVE and DISPOSABLE boots !

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

more like its owned by a private equity firm because they saw the price was going up. Demand drives the price and the profit drives the private equity firms to look into buying

[@raconteur5195]

I agree, I think that private equity firms charge whatever price maximizes profits. Fortunately, the company is doing great, including their UK factory.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Mine were expensive before the company sold. VAT from England.

[@jamesbooth1109]

Because people like them and want them that is why.

[@bobbowie9350]

Bought some in the late 80s. Steel toe. Wore them through high school, college, industrial design school, Fantastic quality

[@lauraembleton4363]

I have been wearing dr martens boots since I was 17 so 11 years I love these's boots so much they are made well and look awesome just got back into them lately and have got my first new pair of dr marents boots in years but I do plan on getting at least another pair of them!

[@jennifern8630]

I found a pair for my daughter at a thrift store that looked brand new for $10. At the checkout lane the person working said they couldn’t believe they were let out onto the sales floor for 10 bucks. Nice find, still in great shape.

[@happypawfun2143]

Are you sure theyre authentic

[@jennifern8630]

Happypaw Fun absolutely

[@CamdenBloke]

I bought my German army poncho that way. It lasted a long time but eventually the zippers died.

[@dollsNcats]

@@happypawfun2143 many thrift stores have NO clue what they are putting out especially large chain stores .

[@jw11432]

@@dollsNcats This is true. I bought a pair of boots (I forget the name) that turned out to be a fairly high end brand, when I looked them up, they were about a $160 item but I got them for $15.

[@mh1647]

Answer: people don’t care about quality anymore and just care about the right to flex

[@sup4904]

I care about quality. I wouldn’t spend $200 on boots if they were from Walmart even if a celebrity wore them.

[@Xighor]

@@sup4904 at least with Walmart shoes you get what you pay for Doc Martens you don't get what you pay for

[@mcambiaso]

who even is flexing doc martens lmfao

[@Xighor]

@@mcambiaso Neo Nazis?

[@odessaollandini7198]

shnozebot i am so sad I spent £100 on shoes and they are already going downhill

[@little_valkyrie]

I bought my first pair a few months ago after I wore a cheap pair of boots to undeath in about 10 months. Got them because I'm a goth and decided that I liked having a reasonably sensible pair of boots as my main shoes. Just started working in an environmental lab today and they're gonna be my work boots now since they should be able to stand up to anything that place might throw at them; certainly do better than any of my other shoes. So far they've done less damage to my feet than the cheap boots, even while breaking them in.

[@fionosaurus]

I've had doc martens since 2016 so I've had mine for around 6 years almost 7 and they're very durable even though I almost only wear them. still good quality and after a few weeks of wearing them they got incredibly comfortable. It's a real shame the prices are so high though. The only thing holding me back from getting a new pair.

[@xxmelaniexx101]

Now I’m left wondering if they pay their employees in Asia a fair wage or not...

[@ehrarbose5600]

Minimum wage boi

[@mirabelIe]

None of the big companies do tbh

[@thinker6293]

@@ehrarbose5600 most of the third world countries in asia don't have a minimum wage. Can attest to that

[@pillarman]

Obviously not

[@Punketeria1369]

Most likely NO. Private equity firm only care for maximizing profits by any/all means necessary 💩🏧😪

[@willardSpirit]

Doc Martens are like Timberland: humble working boots, which transformed into trendy hip hop/ counterculture

[@geert574]

Timbs still have decent quality at least

[@CamdenBloke]

Timberlands are hip?

[@RadicalEmu]

They were still relatively cheap when they were part of counterculture. Since they've become general fashion the price has rocketed.

[@prtdiva]

CamdenBloke yes, for hip hop culture. Especially in New York. Docs are for punk and rock kids. Timbs are for hip hop heads 🤗

[@faceman9507]

@@CamdenBloke It dont make sense going to heaven with the goody goodies, dressed in white - I like black timbs and black hoodies If you know, you know

[@joeyoungs8426]

Which is why I switched to Gripfast back in the late 90’s when they were made by White & Co. Then they disappeared around 2003 until semi recently being resurrected by Solovair. My first pair is 25 years old and been resoled once and is due for another.

[@louisliu5638]

We had a work truck (and retail store I never went to) for "Made in England" shoes in the eighties. I went through three pair over a decade of red sole, broken in low side shoes, best as I was jumping in/out of my truck, up greasy loading docks all day. Then I bought a water buffalo hide work boot, steel toed. My cousin STILL HAS THESE from 1990 and wears them! The dress shoes were 85. Cdn. in 1988 and worth every penny.

[@wylwrk6884]

Celebrities are given free merchandise and schmoozed into wearing them for a staged photo/video. Demand goes up. Price goes up. Celebrities. Celebrities are the reason things are so expensive now.

[@RIFLQ]

Just leaving a comment here

[@lucia-di-lammermoor]

Also generally rich people

[@clasichris]

All of which encompasses late capitalism

[@TheGbrie]

Not really, its simply demand. The celebrity can wear whatever they want, it's the people who want it more after seeing that celebrity wear it that increases the demand, therefore, increasing the price the company can charge, simple economics.

[@alexrr3654]

The company have literally become successful because famous musicians have chosen to wear them. Not by celebrity endorsement.

[@katherine3841]

My docs sitting in the corner with “made in Vietnam” on them👁👄👁

[@MrZozohal]

🤣🤣

[@HoaNguyen-cj8ch]

Better than made in china 😂😂

[@andrewhenshaw4067]

Woops

[@owend4358]

Some Fluevogs are made there.

[@MonikaPetkanova]

Hhhahaahaah mine too!!

[@barnabyhoofer8044]

Wore my first pair as a baby football hooligan in the 70s. Kept on wearing em in my Punk days. Back then, there was only black or brown. The skinheads would use oxblood polish on the brown Docs, to give them a red shade. Now they come in all colours, plus Union Jack patterns.

[@THall-vi8cp]

Bought my first pair of 8-eye Docs in 1999 for $120. Awesome boots, I had them over 10 years. They were ruined while doing some construction work. In 2013 I putchased a new pair to replace them for about $150. The leather is stiffer, the fit isn't the same, they are not comfortable. I sure miss that old pair I had.

[@oldsport7198]

When he said they used to cost only 3$ my heart hurt 😢

[@jacobo3551]

Same thing if you consider inflation

[@onebullet2689]

That's still around £30_£35 per pair

[@shizukagozen777]

Same here... 😔

[@priscillablount6862]

Ikr when I want the Jadon Max sooooooooo bad! 200.00

[@Alan_Malgesto]

£ 3 60 years ago is not the same as now. moron.

[@JessicasASMR]

Yo comments stop tryna convince me to drop $200 on boots I can’t afford it lmao

[@chloe-qs7ue]

lmao i’ll just stick with my fake ones from target

[@driveaway4733]

@@chloe-qs7ue MOOD

[@blakedavis2447]

Don’t worry you can get more for your money buying from someone else , docs are more of a fashion statement which is fine but if you want some “real” boots Irish setter , ariat, and thorogoods are a good place to start if you want something to just throw on and go beat up on , also make sure your boots are water proof , docs aren’t .

[@Ruby-xk8kn]

$200 boots that last you 5 years of wear is way more cost effective in the long run than cheap shoes or knockoffs that fall apart in a month. Shoes are the only fashion thing i will spend $$$ on

[@blakedavis2447]

Ruby if you live in the city and aren’t too hard on them you can easily get a decade out of them though you should expect a resole or two by then if possible

[@mitchellhughes5180]

They were definitely popular in the '90s, that's for damn sure. Glad to see they're still going strong.

[@Briggie]

Older Millennial who had a lot of older cousins who were Gen X here. Everyone in the late 80’s and early 90’s wanted a pair of doc martens. All those grunge rockers had them at that time.

[@SuperIkhmal]

It's closing down here in malaysia and singapore and it's heartbreaking for me 😢😭

[@felixlara2945]

It's a different company now, the quality between docs and bootleg docs is almost inconsequential, there's actually a lot of bootleg docs that's a cheaper and higher quality at this point, as a shoe it's fails at everything its only purpose is a fashion piece now it's like a watch that doesn't tell time

[@sir_jerhyn]

I just ordered the 2679 chelsea boot, I cannot wait to get them. They look durable!

[@theo4586]

Video: *Talking about valuable information* Me fascinated by how they make shoes: 👁👄👁

[@Horizontreecare]

You ever watch those cobbler boot fix up videos? Not totally my thing.... but i get entrenched.

[@jeffloucks2120]

Look up "Brian the boot maker" here on You tube.

[@catiaVanPT]

@@jeffloucks2120 Trenton and Heath or the England Oxford are the best ones imo

[@robert9595]

Check out Rose anvil.

[@jeffloucks2120]

@@catiaVanPT T & H are great also. Watching these guys makes me want to learn.

[@swhite8381]

I love my Docs. I’m a grandmother and have been wearing them since my old punk days . I think they’re super durable and once you break them in ( after a painful struggle) they become the most comfortable shoes. I’m also a dog groomer and stand up all day but wear nothing but Docs. The teens always compliment my shoes when I’m out and about . I’m currently wearing a sparkly pink Luana Combat and have a fresh pair of Orange 1460’s I’m working on breaking in. They last me about a year of every day wear until I buy another pair but rarely throw the old ones away. I don’t know why I just wrote this novel about my shoes but here we are 😆

[@DEZeMONSTER]

Good for you

[@swhite8381]

@@DEZeMONSTER yes. Good for me ☺️, thanks . I hope you have a happy day . Thank you for taking the time to type out a beautiful reply

[@numpty7501]

:))

[@dewilew2137]

You are the coolest! I wish you were my grandma. 🤗 ♥️

[@swhite8381]

@@dewilew2137 awwww ♥️ thank you

[@melissamobberley2086]

In the last week I have bought 2 pairs of Mary Jane’s and a pair of Devon hearts, I already hav 2 pairs of sandals, 1 pair of shoes & 5 pairs if boots 1 pair are made in England love them x;ove ur video

[@0123Dayan]

I bought a pair in 2017 and they are holding up great. I use a very cheap leather wax and brush them and clean them every now and then and they’re perfect.

[@neuro.weaver]

Their true cost is even higher if one takes into account the reconstructive surgery needed for your heel. Truly uncomfortable to wear all day until either the shoes or your feet break in.

[@jimmythefeeder2036]

Neuro Weaver I legit have permanent scarring now because I wanted to be an edgy kid lol

[@baileygowlland510]

i dumped a whole bottle of mink oil into each boot which breaks them in quick and hurts less

[@Enzoklopaedie]

I never had any problems with my docs and I wear them daily, even went hiking in them. I guess it depends on the person, as I also go jogging barefoot so my feet might be a little more rugged.

[@samngrg508]

@@baileygowlland510 does it really work? If does, I'm doing the same lol

[@bngr_bngr]

Neuro Weaver people get the wrong size. I never had an issue.

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

I had a pair of UK Docs that I purchased in '92 and they lasted until they finally fell off my feet in early 2002 (wore them everyday). My GF at the time decided to surprise me with a new pair ,but to my surprise they were made in Asia sadly they lasted less than a year. A few years after that I found a new UK pair and they felt cheap so I just moved on. I miss quality goods and the tradesmen that took pride in their work.

[@travisrolison9646]

Not sure where you live, but if you spend the money you can get custom fit boots from whites or nicks boots from Washington.

[@Jacorpes]

The original factory that made DM's until the 00's still makes boots under the name Solovair. I have a pair of 90's DM's and my Solovairs feel about the same quality, definitely infinitely better than any new British DMs. You can also get them re-soled so they last even longer than the OG Docs!

[@Sheikh_Yerbouti]

@@Jacorpes cheers mate, I might try them out, they certainly look the part and those oxbloods are speaking to me

[@anonymouspotato1022]

@@Jacorpes cool I might get some what are their prices like

[@Jacorpes]

@@anonymouspotato1022 They seem to be more expensive than normal DMs but less than the MiE DM’s. I recently bought a pair of them in TK Maxx for £80 so it’s worth keeping an eye out there because you might get lucky!

[@miafrary4567]

I personally am a large fan of doc Martens and have had them throughout my life. in high school I wore the classic black 1460s and they easily lasted so much longer than any other regular school shoes, hence the reson we purchased after wearing through every school shoe in 6months- 1yr. they lasted me about 4 years but are still able to be worn comfortably now, I just don't due to purchasing new ones as they were looking worn. I now have the platform jadons and they have lasted me from the age of 15 (I'm now not far off 21) and I still wear them to work every day and they'll probably last me another year or two. compared to trainers like nike that have a similar price range I've had them literally fall apart (sole falling off and wearing down, shoe paint peeling off) and that's from not even from constant use for about a year and a half and me supergluing them and repainting them too they are past the point of being able to save. Doc Martens will last you years along as you look after the leather correctly and the company is confident in there ability as they have a 1 year manufacturers guarantee for anything that my go wrong in a year- such as leather splitting, sole problems and ect.

[@HinduGirl011]

did you use same shoes during your complete school life?? wow, I think human feet grows during school age?

[@RandomChick666]

I purchased docs specifically for work but hearing how fast they wear down I'll have to resort to another brand. I don't want to wear down a pair of $300 boots that quickly. I want them to last :/ what a shame

[@lesialeskovska2494]

get Danners

[@rovy225]

I bought steel capped ones about 6 years ago, apart from some tearing in the leather itself from my atrocious treatment of them and daily wear they're still going strong. The sole grooves are nearly worn out by now XD

[@misuno8623]

Get Red Wings. One of the best leather shoes I own after my Dr. Martens Made In England broke down

[@richardcoleman1616]

I think it depends on how you look after them. I bought some made in England ones last year. Polish them regularly and it's like I bought them last week.

[@rovy225]

@@richardcoleman1616 yea thats super important, my parents and I agree that the end of a pair of docs' life could be when the sole is pretty much gone, if you take good care of them they could outlast the rubber sole easily

[@ikhwansaloot]

No one talks about how soothing to see those shoe production workers doing their jobs, efficiently.

[@Cusifaii]

Sooooo just 2% are "England made", and that is how they promote the product? pfff

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

They only keep that 2% so they can claim it's a British brand. But it really isn't anymore.

[@whatever5922]

Mister Nobody a disgrace

[@shaimalka8696]

Well it is a lot easier to get made in England boots as I live 10 mins away from the place where the British boots are made

[@shaimalka8696]

I live in Northampton so it’s a lot easier if you actually go there

[@thetoerag1286]

@@shaimalka8696 I live in Northampton too, and can confirm.

[@semekiizuio]

By far one of my favorite designs and style boots burgundy color. What a shame the quality had gone down. As I am older have my own now I would definitely have bought some. I have own various pairs from different brands that never really lasted all that long but looked the same. Inflation really just kills everything, companies trying to cut corners

[@JustPlainAwful]

My lady had her first pair when met her, black leather boots styled with the rainbow of colors above. From makeup to the jewelry, like scarlet begonias her trinkets gave her life a mystery to me. 9 months in, graduated and she’s in summer school, the last day for her to see my graduate had her in the counselors office wondering if she’s graduating after a phone call I gave her saying how I saw her name on the class list of 2022. Summer school first semester almost over and her doc martins were in her locker… with the thought in mind of the gym teacher saying whatever is left is going to goodwill. Her first ever pair from her dad, they were run down from our adventures, Achievements, Arguments, Running to catch the bus ride home, Carrying the world on her shoulders, Pressure, The day before conflicts still in the current state of moving forward to the next. I will get her a pair, from my effort earned money. It’ll take another lifetime to wear them down. I’ll miss them, the first photo I took of her was her shoes, She’ll miss them, she’ll have ‘em again, gifted from her lover.🖤

[@jayk3783]

Should ask the same questions about Nike. Why are they so expensive when it cost $5 dollars to make in China.

[@campkira]

nike alot of them can be resell or it last last very long time.... if you just get one on discount... let you just buy a shoes...

[@DonLee1980]

fake news. Nike spends $28.5 per $100 retail shoe. Then they have to ship it around the world, sell it to a whole-seller for $50, then that sell has to make a profit off that, and hence why the occasional discount sales they can afford. This business model is not easy to make big profits off. The recent push to online sales is great for Nike because they cut out the middle man. Suddenly the margins become 70+% rather than just over 40%.

[@multibearcinna801]

There are lots of expense involved. There are employee wages, rent, utilities to pay. But a large portion does go to advertising costs. All those celebrities in their ads raises the price of their product.

[@BrieoRobino]

They already made a video on that.

[@hse6144]

Don Lee yeah $28 when you factor in all the corporate salaries and bonuses. It only costs pennies to make a shoe in China.

[@jfncho]

you couldve stopped at "private equity firm"

[@brasilsoccer0]

JFn Cho was about to make the same comment. Unfortunately few people realize the disastrous effects private equity firms gave on not only quality of goods and services but on quality of life as a whole and on labor!

[@carlosparra8976]

@@brasilsoccer0 i agree, private equity firms make the world a better place

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

Can anyone explain why? I dont get why a private equity firm is automatically bad

[@FHDOnTheStreet]

@@eleonoramustafaeva1303 That they are a for profit organisation. Therefore will push up margins by either increasing the price or decreasing quality of work. They have done both which increases profits dramatically. And as they have a well established brand with a loyal following they can easily do this. Other fashion brands have done the same just do your reseach.

[@christians2898]

tom gong do you like innovation? Raising profits generates more innovation within an industry to help push humanity further.

[@pinkakagreen]

They are very well crafted shoes. I love their sandals

[@wessmithp5560]

Got my pair in the 90’s, still poppin;)

[@lk29392]

As a kid growing up in the 90s-early 2000s, all the "cool" kids had Dr. Martens boots and wore Abercrombie and Fitch.

[@boodro2122]

And Lucky Brand...

[@Southforthewinter]

Docs are a timeless piece, they are the chuck Taylor’s of boots. You can find people of all walks of life in a pair. Also really random why did you put “cool” in quotes. It makes me think you’re implying they weren’t cool.

[@izdihar17]

S.M. you sound like genuinely offended that they don’t think those kids were cool 💀💀

[@drakeg3779]

@@Southforthewinter "cool" in quotes can mean different things. 1. They thought they were "cool" 2. Referring them as "cool" 3. Referring them as not "cool"

[@riharose6328]

@@Southforthewinter implying that society labelled them as "cool" or they were or weren't cool in their opinion.

[@miaberghoff7636]

Why is the quality going down everywhere?! I mean i have absolutley no problem to pay more or high prices for really good quality, butbit seems impossible🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@izzyworden3083]

Don’t go for iconic name brands. My favorite pair of leather boots I got at REI for 100$, are water proof and way more comfortable than my doc martens. I think the best quality stuff is usually the stuff meant for hiking and working.

[@elemes24]

you can always find the quality stuff no matter the time or industry. i agree w izzy, you're not necessarily finding it from the biggest companies. you may have to pay more, but in the case of boots, it might just be the last pair you need to buy for the rest of your life

[@mrvabbe2]

Unfortunately many big name brands started lowering quality while keeping prices up just because people would still buy them. I am in total agreement with Izzy, I buy most of my clothes and shoes from the hiking or hunting department at decathlon (it's a big firm in sport equipment here in Europe) and so far, I've never been disappointed. While they don't look very fancy and fashionable, I know I'll be paying for comfort, durability and also less stress for my feet and legs (if we are talking about shoes). I do like to wear something fancier from time to time. But for the everyday, nothing beats comfort.

[@bonehand87]

Mia berghoff CHINA

[@sepg5084]

if you are willing to pay more then don't go to big name brands, have some custom-made leather boots instead.

[@ticketyboo2456]

I wore mine. A lot. I hade them all through Uni and beyond in the early nineties. Admittedly haven't had a pair for decades but back then theh were sooooo worth the pretty penny they cost.

[@Moonwired]

Didn’t anyone notice that not once was mentioned why these are “so expensive” ?

[@itsamemario2435]

they're called Dr. Martens because you'll need a doctor after wearing them

[@goldfishcakes329]

It's a Me! Mario! I remember the first pair I got I had so many blisters. They are really comfortable after you break them in.

[@tactics1056]

You literally have to wear thick socks just so it won't hurt

[@masterrmg4767]

They are really comfortable when wore in

[@IntegraDIY]

Last pair of docs I owned I wore them everyday for 4 years. The 2nd year they still looked new, and looked better as time passes. they were always very comfortable, im going to buy another pair late this year.

[@bespokeoriginaldesign761]

@@IntegraDIY don;t bother you will be disappointed. I loved them since the 80's but now the leather is so hard. and breaks with in the year even if you do the cowboy method to soften and break them in.heart broken we all are. many of us old types have switched to UK boot companies still making quality and similar look instead.solovair or U.S. redwing shoes.

[@grace3112]

*Me* : I should probably sleep *KZbin* : u wanna know why docs are expensive ???

[@moranshinn]

This just happened to me 😭

[@seaweedcat4267]

They're heavy and impossible to wear without incredibly thick double layered socks. The first few times I wore my docs my calves were genuinely in pain from carrying the weight on my feet. Now that it's been a few years though I can say I do really like them. It's a little hard to run in them because they're so bulky and heavy, but when you're just standing in them you feel invinsible. Not a single drop of water gets into your shoes when you walk through a giant puddle. If someone steps on your toes by accident you don't even notice it. I'm a bartender and I'm constantly spilling juice/water/alcohol and stepping on broken glass 3-4 days a week, the only wear I've seen are on the edges where the shoe bends when you step. Even did some demolishing work in my backyard once, dropped plaster and all sorts of shit over them and my feet were super well protected.

[@NomadicWanderer11]

I was thinking of buying a pair of Doc Martins when I saw some coworkers wearing them. After doing some research I’ve come to the conclusion that they are not worth the price tag. However, another really good brand name is called “Thursday” and they are available online. I’ve recently ordered a pair of their Captain shoes and I can’t wait for them to arrive.

[@terezacervenakova3512]

As someone who experimenced the 0.2 mm change in thickness- it shows. I remember the thicker boots were hell to break in, the leather was stiff and first few times i had them actually hurt my feet. But once i broke them in, they became the most comfortable And most durable shoes i ever had. The tinner are easier to break in, the leather is soft and you don't need to go through that innitial stage, but they got worn out faster. My older boots are actually in better condition then my newer ones....

[@atm5614]

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[@jublywubly]

I found that too. I wore dockers to work every day throughout the '90s. They cost a lot, but they lasted (and I could claim them on my tax return, because of their chemical-resistant soles). For most of the '90s, I'd wear in a new pair for a week, on alternate days to wearing my old pair. In the late '90s, a company in New Zealand began making them under license, with thinner, lower quality, leather. They split at the little toe position after about five or six months. They did have the grippier and thicker clover-leaf style soles, though. These days I just have a pair of Dr Martin shoes as dress shoes, so I don't wear them much. One thing I learned the hard way is I shouldn't have ever used Dubbin on the leather, because it essentially rots it, and makes if all apart in layers. Now I do the military thing of using Kiwi polish and boot oil.

[@alfnoakes392]

I'd recommend 'soaking' new leather in beeswax (ie plastering it with beeswax 'polish'). Let it sit and soak in for a week or two, maybe adding more beeswax. The leather will soften quicker and will be durable and weather-proof. Note: the colour will darken a shade this way.

[@cd0u50c9]

I hear you - my old greasy leather commando Docs from 2010 that they don't make any more are in much better condition than a pair of 2019 1460s.... Going Solovair next time.

[@BTLJKS]

I'm currently breaking into docs and I have zero clue what thickness they are, but holy god damn sweet Mary's tits, first week was absolute hell

[@nepadron]

I've had a pair since I was 14. Bought them for $80. Now 39 and they are still wearable, even after many train hopping and hitchhiking adventures.

[@dReZbEeZ]

crazy !!! my feet wore the insole out at the heel and toes through the leather insole into the actual rubber outsole. i bet i couldve wore them right through if i wasn’t going through puberty and had still growing feet. the leather was a lot stiffer on the originals too... ughhhhhh i miss those boots

[@notme3686]

That shows you're lying. Stop lying.

[@magzpangilinan1425]

@@notme3686 id like to hear your reasoning.

[@notme3686]

@@magzpangilinan1425 Doc Martins are not built well enough to last through decades of hard wear. No boot is.

[@magzpangilinan1425]

@@notme3686 extensive care for it can prolong it's durability . If a shoe can last for a decade , what more about boots?

[@fluffyhamster550]

You should make a Video about the best Neoprene in the world, namely the Japanese Yamamoto Neoprene. This is primarily used for Spearfishing wetsuit’s and Apnea diving, and are world famous, it is also expensive..

[@SymbolicSplenetic]

One thing that neither Weston nor Doc Martens company mentioned is the difference in the quality of the sole rubber between the UK made and Asian made boots/shoes. From my experience, having owned multiple pairs of both, the UK made ones are a bit more tolerant to cold weather, whereas the Asian ones can harden and crack easier.

[@haveyouseengeorgehennen]

Mfs got clout and made them expensive just like everything else.

[@alfatejpblind6498]

I mean, running a factory in the first world isn’t exactly cheap anymore

[@r172bby]

amen

[@Horizon301.]

@@alfatejpblind6498 actually it is. The difference is greed, easier way to increase margins and thus profits is to simply reduce costs and inferior manufacturing methods, Un-skilled labour and inferior materials help to do this with minimal effort. It’s very much a shareholder approach. They could have just focused on selling more but you know, they need every bit they can get

[@cereal-agario7705]

@@Horizon301. well i mean, thats how business works. nothing wrong with that, simple supply and demand.

[@Horizon301.]

@@cereal-agario7705 supply and demand isn’t exactly relevant to outsourcing manufacturing is it? It comes down to cutting costs and increasing margins. Very much related to CSR policies in place. Using your statement - it’s not relevant because the demand is there anyway and it would only increase if they made their products in the UK or US for example, instead they choose to prioritise profits over quality, there are countless companies who now have lost their reputation, I can’t see Doc Martens being any different when their USP has been thrown out of the window

[@hjetnhgklhg]

Also, the price for Dr. M in other countries are ridiculous. Here in Brazil, a pair of those can cost up to R$1500. Have in mind that our minimum wage is R$1045.

[@felipeminelli2045]

Brasil caralhooooo

[@bngr_bngr]

francesco the government should give them away.

[@MrStevestory]

Per hour? Per day? Per week?

[@Luis-kh7ic]

R$1500 converts to $274 usd, so its about the same price plus imports cost. Is it fair that your wage is that low, no, but that doesnt mean the price of "luxury" items should cost less.

[@franklindekanter]

@@MrStevestory 1 quick google search and here is your answer : ''In 2019, the national minimum wage in Brazil remained fixed at 224.6 € per month, that is 2,695 euros per year, taking into account 12 payments per year.''

[@Psychodermia]

Still have my 10-hole, steeltoe boots that I bought many many years ago for $60. Super slick on ice, but as comfortable as ever.

[@toxicmartoc]

And they still destroy your ankles and heels for the first few weeks 🤣

[@dr.dionpeoples]

thus why band-aids on the ankles are recommended. ;-)

[@chaotic_one3758]

@@dr.dionpeoples I actually bought a pair of ankle protectors so that when my docs come in they'll not destroy me heheh

[@lunarnodes728]

😁 trueee

[@cnacks4835]

Yea but once you break them in theyre very comfy

[@four-x-trading5606]

This is why I never bought another pair again

[@sunflowers1516]

I see everyone hating but I honestly love my docs, I’ve been wearing the same pair for almost 5 years for daily wear and honestly they are still in good shape. They have lasted longer than any of my other shoes and for me (having a flat feet) they are one of the most comfortable shoes I own. Personally I wouldn’t buy a new pair not because I think they are too expensive for what they are (because having in mind their durability for me at least is practical) but because I do believe is a big amount to pay at once. Having said that, I have tried on newer designs and they are more uncomfortable (the soles are thinner) but the original ones are stil ml good imo.

[@Zeverinsen]

Yeah, you love your docs until you get actually good boots. I can promise you that.

[@peko7446]

I'm regretting that I threw two pairs of docs that I used during college. Bought them on sale at Nordstrom Rack for $50 each and lasted years and years. They looked beat up and the red one had so much scuff, but the black one was fine with just a bit of buffing. Compared to the shoe laces now, the shoe laces were thin then so I had to tie them twice to stay. Bought a new pair because I'm needing something that would support my flat feet. I can't wear too flat shoes anymore. We'll see how they are compared to the old ones.

[@exitedaardvark5480]

Out of curiosity, do you look after them with shoe protector or anything like that?

[@meilei8716]

Exited Aardvark it probably helps

[@rosna2109]

Same for me! I‘ve bought them in 2012/2013 and I‘m still wearing them almost all the time during the fall & winter... only a few scratches and a change of the shoe laces once. Considering how they‘ve been lasting (only so far!), it‘s not that expensive imo...

[@alexandrejesterbruyea3499]

TL;DR if you're thinking of getting a pair of Docs, just get a pair of Solovairs. Got my first pair of docs for work (fast food) because of their history in being used by factory worker + the fact that they were non-slip + oil couldn't seep through. They weren't comfortable and did not give me the proper support needed. 3 months in the sole started to crak on the bottom and continued to split open. Did some research, got a pair of Solovairs (they were the ones who originally manufactured docs, before they moved manufacturers, they now make boot quite similar to docs). The difference is SO noticeable. From quality to comfort. PLUS: 1. They come in half sizes + are true to size when docs aren't. 2. Solovairs have a wooden shank in them (idk if spelled right) when Docs don't (it helps with support and comfort, from what I've read) 3. Solovairs are re-soleable and Docs aren't.

[@ratwhocankickflip]

I see a lot of people saying how long their docs last, maybe the 90's and earlier ones were good quality, but when i was a teenager(01-06) i went through 2 pairs of docs in 5 years. And I took good care of them too. Now a days for the the price of 2 pairs of docs you can get a pair of italian handmade boots, fully custom made to YOUR foot, in full calf leather that will last decades.

[@edifatkinson7641]

Fun fact: You didn’t search for this

[@MindaKaronwithG]

I did

[@ewan.cartwright]

I did

[@canyonmoon3773]

I did

[@kokichiioumaa6520]

I did *not*

[@hospitalized90]

fun fact: i didn’t search it up, but i really enjoyed watching it.

[@Msriiko.]

I love them but when you go to the store and actually hold them, they feel so cheap? And the price tag does not match with the quality of them. They just represent fashion now, but quality doesn't come with it. Youd be just buying the image of it.

[@ryano8982]

Absolutely, I used to be a giant doc Martin fan back in the '90s when they were still made with some quality. After being disappointed here after year I've moved on to Red Wings. Will probably never buy another pair of doc sadly, unless they turn things around. But with videos like this one, I don't see that happening anytime soon.

[@gypsydeoriginal366]

This is good to know. Thank you.

[@nebraskacovington3615]

Its really funny yhay the guy that cut them in half says he HATES them now imn a newer video because after "breaking them in" the quality isnt there and they have 0 support

[@stephenmashler3975]

Go get a pair of Solovairs!! They’re the same company that made Docs back in the day, and they cost about 200 for the classic 8 eye. They’re much better quality and they look the same as vintage docs. I love my Solovairs

[@C0wy_]

Solution: j u s t d o n t b u y

[@lauralangham9657]

3/28/24 - Truth, I just bought a pair of Made In England 1461 in Red on Melrose Ave in Hollywood ! Now I just need to break them in.

[@doublejynx]

I’ve had my Docs for 7 years, I wear them nearly every day- they’re still in amazing condition

[@esther5369]

The documentary: “old ladies wore these to support their aging, weak feet”☠️

[@bespokeoriginaldesign761]

actually it was for the flat foot. an old term...for beat cops. labourers etc.

[@kennethmckilligan5902]

@@bespokeoriginaldesign761 cool

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

Bespoke Original Design Why were these people called flat foot ?

[@stoneamari8664]

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