Brand Size | EU Size |
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6 | 38 |
7 | 39 |
8 | 41 |
9 | 42 |
10 | 43 |
11 | 45 |
12 | 46 |
13 | 47 |
14 | 48 |
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- Leather lace-up shoe featuring cushioned collar, contrast stitching on welt, and textured rubber sole
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Dr. Martens’ appeal to people who have their own individual style but share a united spirit – authentic characters who stand for something. People who possess a proud sense of self- expression. People who are different.
On a stylistic level, Dr. Martens simple silhouettes allows their wearers to adopt the boots and shoes as part of their own individual and very distinctive style; on a practical level, their famous durability and comfort make them ideal for the unforgiving world of gigs and street fashion; and then finally on an emotional level, they are a badge of attitude and empowerment. However, it wasn’t always this way: Dr. Martens were originally a modest work-wear boot that was even sold as a gardening shoe at one stage.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : 8053
- Department : mens
- Date First Available : July 14, 2009
- Manufacturer : Dr. Martens
- ASIN : B002HHUDHY
- Best Sellers Rank: #53,091 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #108 in Men's Oxfords
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Customers like the comfort, quality and appearance of the boot. For example, they mention it's super comfortable, has a good DM sole and that the leather is extremely high quality. They also appreciate the appearance, saying the boots have a great look when worn with jeans or pants. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit and quality.
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Customers like the comfort of the boot. They say it's super comfortable and well made. Some customers even mention that their feet didn't hurt after an 8 hour delivery shift.
"...Comfort - Very comfortable! I really enjoy the shoe, and feel it has a comfortable padding and just a little bit of arch support...." Read more
"...They are wonderfully comfortable and I can be on my feet for hours in them with no trouble...." Read more
"...spare on the sides but don't feel like clown shoes, and my feet basically never get sore even after walking 20,000 steps or more...." Read more
"After wearing them one week they are very comfortable and I enjoy the wider toe box. I did just buy some insoles for arch support...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shoes. They mention that they are good shoes, with a good DM sole and cushioned rim around the ankle. They also appreciate the extremely high quality leather and the laces are still intact. Customers also say that the shoes are great for work and have adequate British QC.
"...Marten's are a great value due to made-in-China pricing with adequate British QC...." Read more
"...Other than that, the shoes are great. They are stylish, look as photographed, and are true to size...." Read more
"Shoes are of good quality. sizing is off. My son normally wears size 10 but for these shoes, size 9 fits well." Read more
"Great quality shoe. Sizing is kind of tricky. Even though all the other shoes in my closet fit according to size, these do not...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the boot. They mention that it has a good look when worn with jeans or pants, the style is new, but the look is very similar to the style of Docs, and they love the color. The soles look almost new, and the tan color is a little lighter and less oily looking than the picture.
"...In my opinion, these shoes have a good look when worn with jeans or pants in the winter...." Read more
"...Other than that, the shoes are great. They are stylish, look as photographed, and are true to size...." Read more
"...Each pair were amazingly comfortable, looked great, and lasted a long time.Not the case anymore...." Read more
"Excellent design, perfect quality, super comfortable" Read more
Customers like the value of the boot. They mention it's worth the price, has a solid price to quality ratio, and is hard to beat.
"These Doc Marten's are a great value due to made-in-China pricing with adequate British QC...." Read more
"...Last comment - no indication that they are fakes. Expensive but worth it.." Read more
"...Overall I find this to be a great shoe for the price and would recommend to a friend or family member." Read more
"...Pros:+ VERY comfortable+ Affordable+ Outstanding construction; not a single piece has failed+ Cushioned rim around ankle..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the boot. They mention that it has a solid wear life, it lasts a very long time, and has minimal wear. The leather is soft and breaks in well, so it can be worn all day without issue.
"...Not too big, not too small. No real need for break-in either, and I'm sure they will only wear better the longer I own them...." Read more
"...Each pair were amazingly comfortable, looked great, and lasted a long time.Not the case anymore...." Read more
"...Those who know will recognize them. Wear well and expect to get at least two years from them of daily wear. Sole is resistant to slip...." Read more
"...I stand almost all day at work, and these shoes handle that very well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the boot. Some mention that it has a great fit and is true to size, while others say that the sizing is off, tricky, and the size 8 was too small and the 9.
"...Not too big, not too small. No real need for break-in either, and I'm sure they will only wear better the longer I own them...." Read more
"...As billed, this is a sturdy, warm shoe fit for most occasions and wardrobes...." Read more
"Shoes are of good quality. sizing is off. My son normally wears size 10 but for these shoes, size 9 fits well." Read more
"...They are stylish, look as photographed, and are true to size.One thing I want to note...be careful when ordering from here...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the boot. Some mention it's well made and holds up great, while others say it'll tear apart after a month of use. The stitching is still solid, but the model numbers don't match.
"...It's darker, and again, solid. I just wanted to share this because I wasn't sure if the pictures were accurate. They are...." Read more
"...This is a good looking shoe. But keep in mind it may be a high-maintenance shoe over time...." Read more
"...Further down I'll address customer support. As billed, this is a sturdy, warm shoe fit for most occasions and wardrobes...." Read more
"Shipped the wrong color. Other than that, great Dr Marten quality." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sole of the boot. They mention that the soles come off easily, dissipate from the body of the shoe, and wear out quickly.
"...the shoes become very slick in the snow, as well as the soles dis-attach from the shoe. Other than that, the shoes are great...." Read more
"...After three months, the sole started detaching. Very disappointed in the poor quality!Changed from 1 star to 5!..." Read more
"...(except they no longer look snazzy enough for work, and the soles are considerably worn)...." Read more
"...I guess I'm lucky they've lasted a year and a half because the soles are wearing out and the inside is starting to tear...." Read more
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First - right to the point - these seem to be really nicely made shoes. I've now owned these shoes for a week - it has been snowing, wet, and cold outside. I've worn them every day, so I feel I have a good baseline experience.
1) Fit - I ordered my standard size - and these fit perfectly. Not too big, not too small. No real need for break-in either, and I'm sure they will only wear better the longer I own them. Very happy.
2) Comfort - Very comfortable! I really enjoy the shoe, and feel it has a comfortable padding and just a little bit of arch support. No, it's not an athletic shoe, but you shouldn’t expect them to be like that kind of shoe, but for this type of shoe, I am very happy. Note that these shoes, by design, are a little heavier than your normal shoe. I don't find this to be an issue, nor really noticeable when I wear them, but I felt you should know. (All Doc Marten shoes are this way). Frankly, the weight is a key part of the design, helping keep you grounded, so I wouldn't change a thing.
3) Looks - This is subjective, but I'll share my 2 cents. See the picture - that's what you get. In my opinion, these shoes have a good look when worn with jeans or pants in the winter. Dressier than athletic shoes, for sure, but still casual and comfortable. I need to note that the brown leather is exactly as shown in the pictures. That is, because this is the SNOW version, they use a water-resistant version of their leather upper, it's a solid, dark brown color. While the 'normal' version of the 8053 Doc Marten Shoe comes in a lighter brown leather with what I would almost call a 'patina' to it, this brown is not the same. It's darker, and again, solid. I just wanted to share this because I wasn't sure if the pictures were accurate. They are. That said, it's a nice look. I'd prefer the 'traditional' brown leather look, but I understand that this color is part of the decision to get the weatherproofing.
SNOW version differences - Okay, so this is what you need to know - again, per the shoe description, there are three different 'upgrades', to the SNOW version of this shoe. I will review each in detail:
1) Water resistant upper leather - So again, the leather is a darker, solid color. This works great because, if you ever see brown leather shoes when they are wet, they turn a darker shade of brown. These shoes don't do that, because, hey, they are already darker! As far as actual water protection goes, while I have not waded through a creek or anything, I have been in rain and show and my feet have stayed dry and warm! Also, after getting wet, once they dry again, there is literally zero change in the color or look of the leather so far. So I think the water resistant feature seems to be working as designed. Happy with this!
Shoe traction - It's clear when looking at the bottom of this shoe what Doc Marten did - the tread pattern is different, and the bottom sides of the tread use a slightly different rubber with some 'sipes' on them that is designed to help in cold and snowy conditions. (It's actually very similar to automotive tire design, if you want to research that). Anyway, bottom line, it works! I have experienced zero traction issues walking in snow and ice... zero. How much better are they better than Docs without this feature, I can't say, but I CAN say that they seem to do the job as designed.
Interior Lining - I was worried about this, because I didn't know how thick the lining would be. Would it be too warm, fuzzy, etc. Never fear, the interior lining is actually quite thin, just enough to add a layer of winter protection, and help keep your feet warm, but not so much that it changes the wearing experience. You wouldn't know it had a lining when wearing them, except perhaps, they are a little bit softer and a little bit warmer than normal Docs. And in my opinion, that's perfect!
Conclusion: So, if you want to go mountain climbing, this isn't that shoe. What this shoe is, however, is a slightly upgraded version of the traditional Doc Martens 8053 shoe design, with changes made for those who will be wearing them in cold winter weather. For me, these will be winter shoes, worn from October to April every year. Where I live, we have snow and ice most of the winter, therefore it's a clear decision for me to choose the SNOW version of this shoe. Now if you don't live in a snowy climate, this is not the shoe for you, but then again, you probably are not shopping the SNOW version of this shoe anyway. Overall highly recommended!
The insoles are a leather-like material over some back half of the insert, with a woven tough looking smooth fiber in the forefoot zone. The tongues are double-thick leather but not padded. The edges of the shoe opening on this model are padded with foam covered bysomething that resembles vinyl, so it may not be real leather. Sizing info is stamped into the inside of the shoe, but see-through plastic stickers with icky glue are stuck on some inside surfaces to tell you it's "MENS" and country of origin for some components. Be prepared to swipe some Goo-Gone over those spots when the stickers slide around in the near future. Underneath the inner cover there is a full length plastic inner sole "frame" (can you call it a frame if it's flat?) that gives the shoe its rigidity. This piece is ensconsed within the brown, jelly-like synthetic rubber outer bottom sole which "resists oil, fat, petrol, alkali" and maybe even McDonald's dipping sauces.
This is a good looking shoe. But keep in mind it may be a high-maintenance shoe over time. It is not waterproof, so you have to occasionally rub it down thickly with some waterproofer every damp season. (Do this AFTER you apply your shoe wax that maintains the color and hides the scuffs.) Use mink oil or other waxy-like substance. The price of Doc's chemicals seem outrageous if you use it often, it's like buying ink cartridges for your cheap printer.... Just kidding; you only need a glob for each shoe, each winter or rainy season
Fitment: popular comments say to buy slightly large if you must choose to round off. This is good advice My "normal" size is 9.5, so with the 10 M US, I fit perfectly into the 8053 shoe and have room for thick, comfy socks. Would fit even with thin socks, but I'd just tie 'em a bit snugger. If your normal size is 10 M US, and your feet do not "swell up" after a long day, you will fit the 10 M US just fine.
The walking action on these shoes is noticeably quieter when compared to my Ecco shoes with bumpy trail treads. The tread on this shoe is a series of shallow (about 1 mm or 1/16") tall strips angled about 20 degrees side-to-side. I expect these design affectations to wear down to flatness relatively quickly. But the relatively thick soles should last quite a long time before losing useful life or shape.
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