Any fashion enthusiast knows them for their iconic yellow stitching and trademarked “Bouncing Soles”: Dr. Martens, a staple of London fashion since 1947. These boots were originally invented by and for Klaus Märtens, a WW2 doctor who had been injured during a skiing accident, he used soles fashioned out of rubber to simulate aerated Jeep tires, providing a more comfortable option than the standard issued combat boot. Since then the shoe has become popular across all spectrums of the fashion world, from bikers to punk rockers, the boot’s versatility and comfort knows no bounds. At first glance the shoe’s platform sole and blunt stitching can beckon the question all impulse shoppers fear: “What would I wear this with?”. Well the answer is … everything. In case you haven’t googled it by now or still don’t know what they look like, here is a picture of a pair of Dr. Martens boots:
I have those exact shoes, and yes I do love them.
Though, before buying them I did my fair share of research (which you should do before slapping down $120 on any piece of clothing) and I heard horror stories about the “breaking in” process, ultimately delaying my eventual purchase about three months, for reference this was the article I read. Personally, I didn’t have any problem breaking them in, but two things I would recommend are to wear them around the house first or if you’re eager to get out there and walk around, wear thick socks.
Now back to that cringeworthy question; after experimenting a bit I found that my favorite outfits that incorporated the boots tended to be skinny jeans and high-waisted shorts with high socks. They are perfect for pretty much any fall outfit, and if you have some cash to spare they make them in some other fantastic colors. As for the “Bouncing Soles”, I have found that after a fair amount of wear the insole of the shoe tends to mold to the individual, creating a comfortable platform especially for walking on concrete. The thick soles are very forgiving, but as someone who is especially partial toward Vans and Converse, the extra weight of the shoe can take some getting used to.
If the one’s above don’t exactly suit your fancy, the brand offers many variations off of the iconic style which also vary greatly in price, they can all be purchased on the Dr. Martens website here.
There are plenty of lookbooks out there that feature the immense versatility of this timeless boot at work, here are some styles from around the internet that I just had to share:
As featured on this wonderful website
As seen on Pinterest
Here’s an example of the maroon variation, as seen in Vogue Spain
These are just some examples of the endless styles that look amazing with a good pair of Docs, and despite the daunting pricetag to this day I don’t have a single regret about taking the plunge as these boots have become my go-to accessory to add a little edge to my daily look.
Happy Shopping!
xoxo,
Lisa
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