Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Made In England Vintage 1460 Made In England

I'm really delighted with the quality of these Made in England boots. I've owned several pairs of Docs over the years, and these are definitely a step up - or a step back in time. The leather is soft, thick and very nicely finished. I really love the oxblood color - apparently it's the color of the first original Docs, and it's a bit more muted than some photos show, so they'll be easy to wear with lots of different clothing styles. The in-box collateral (storage bag, booklet, etc.) are really nice little adders to the experience. The box itself is far too nice to throw away. Sizing: My challenge is that I'm between sizes (and Dr. Martens doesn't offer half sizes). My left foot measures a US size 10.5 on a Brannock device (shoe store measuring machine), and my right measures just over a US size 10. For reference I wear a size 10 in Red Wings and Clarks. Per the advice I found online, I tried to size-down; I visited a Dr. Martens store and tried a UK size 9 (US size 10) and my toes touched the end of the boots. I ended up ordering a UK size 10 (US size 11) and they're very close to fitting right out of the box, although there's just a touch too much room (big jump between a 9 and a 10). I added the Dr. Martens Comfort Insole (which I use in my other Docs) and so far they're fitting quite well. One detail of note: There isn't a lot of space between the two "halves" of the upper once they're laced - this looks to be by design - so you can't count on cinching the boot tight to create a tighter overall fit. Bottom line: Sizing-down didn't work for me. The Made in England 1460 is a bit smaller than an Asian-manufactured Doc, so take that into account when making your decision. I went back and forth on this boot because of the price, and because I wasn't sure that the quality would live up to the hype (and my expectations)...I can now say that the Made in England 1460s have exceeded both. I wish I'd gotten a pair a long time ago!

I love these boots. It took a bit to break them in - there's a video on youtube that has a great method - but now I wear them quite often in the cooler weather.

Iconic cool. I used to have a paid of these 1460s when I was in HS and wore them out. When our teenager bought a pair I felt like I needed another pair - and I was not disappointed. These boots never really go out of style, and the "Made in England" boots are a step above - the stitching and the leather looks and feels a little different/better (we tried some on in a Doc Marten store for contrast). These seem to run true to size; I normally wear a 10 and I bought these in a UK 9 - and they fit great.

A great boots but just too small size, I want UK men size 7 .

This is my second pair of the Made-in-England variety lately on offer here at Zappos. I have been wearing Docs since I was in HS and college back in the 80s, and these are the real deal, not like the asian-made variety. These had a very short break-in period, and quickly become very soft. I have historically worn UK10/US11in the cheap version, but opted for a size-up in these, per advice in reviews, and they are perfect. I have Cherry & Black, and even though it was $500 to get them both, it was worth it. I had my last 8-holes for almost 20yrs...

Love them! Splurged for the Made in England boots and no regrets! Fit is prefect and I'm taking it slow while breaking them in but so far they are very comfortable. Zappos had them here in a quick 35 hours...amazing!

The Dr. Martens Vintage were, as expected, wonderful. With the Vintage there is a slightly longer break in period, but that is offset by the fact that once they have been broken in they are so comfortable.

Like many that have posted I am a long-time DM wearer and was thrilled when I found out that they were making the vintage styles in England again.\r\n\r\nI\'ve had two pairs of 1461\'s (1 pair each of oxblood and black) for about 6 months and they have been superb, but as nice as they are I still wasn\'t prepared for just how good the 1460\'s would be.\r\n\r\nThese boots are better than the originals that I wore in the \'80\'s, and much better than the \'90\'s models. The quality of contruction and attention to detail are second to none - these boots are made as well as any shoe in the world! DMs UK factory is producing world-class products.\r\n\r\nThe fit is exactly as expected and the quilon leather is a revelation. \r\n\r\nOn the negative side, it\'s the same old story; no arch support (this does not bother me, but is important to many) and an extended break-in period, which is made longer with this type of leather.\r\n\r\nOtherwise, I can\'t imagine wearing any other shoe - nothing is as comfortable, lasts as long or is as good a value as a DM product. Well done.

First off, I would like to say how awesome Zappos service is. These people are excellent. Now these 1460 vintage boots are made in England, genuine leather build. It took me a week before the shoe broke in, but now it’s so comfortable and btw, these are my 3rd pair of 1460 boots. I used it everyday as my work horse shoe and it feels great. My only advice is to give these shoe at least a week to mold to your feet and you’re good. And also do not order a size up. I like it and I’m wearing a vintage!

It would be great if Dr. Martens made half sizes. I bought 7 US woman and it’s a little small but the 8 is way too big for me

I really like the style of this boots (this is the reason why I’m gonna keep them), the quality is good but I think Solovairs is better. My US size is 7.5 or 8, I ordered UK 5 (7US) it is a little small but UK 6 (8US) is way too big for me I really hope someday Dr. Martens add half sizes.