Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Vintage 1461 Made In England

Longest lasting shoe - After staining the yellow stitching and the sole black, this shoe works for dress and walking. My last pair lasted for four years of heavy use and still looks presentable.

Boy’s shoes - I love these shoes, but while I chose these for being the least clunky they are clunky. They are very much boys shoes. I think they are great. They are pretty comfortable, but since I don't have much opportunity to wear them they are not getting broken in quickly. They are solid and comfortable, but will take time to soften up some.

Used to be much better-when made in England - I have now purchased two pairs of these exact Asia made Docs, and they are not even close to the same quality and feel of the English made shoes. The leather is much more stiff and does not last as long (2 years vs. 4+). Now I am searching for a replacement...as much as it pains me. I used to love these shoes, but now they just aren't the same as they were.

Best shoes in the world ! I first saw DR Martin shoes in England. That is when I my love for this product started over 35 years ago. I still have the brown oxfords. I have three other pairs. I find I can walk longer, better balance, no leg pain and they are smart looking. I have M.S. and my DR Martins are important to my every day tasks. Gotta love them.

Bad fit - Well, I've had Doc's since the 80s. This was my first pair made in Asia and its been a year and they still are nothing like any of the other Doc's I've owned. I'm just about to toss them in the trash. The quality is not the same as it used to be. The shoes are stiff, the soles are terrible. Basically they look like middle age oxfords now. Too bad.

Chinese are Fine-ese by me - I have read a lot about people's quality concerns now that the shoes are manufactured in China. I've found my recent pair of 1461 oxfords to be the same old wonderfully made and tough as hell shoes. Sure the leather is a bit stiff in week one, but you come to expect that from Docs. I used to get the 1461 original boots and cut off the top two eyelets, making them essentially chukka boots. Never owned a pair of oxfords before and I am really glad I have them now as they are perfect for work, but also great with jeans. Then again, I'm likely to wear them with shorts in the summer as well. Rock On!

Worth the Wait - I bought my first pair of Doc Marten's 1461s from Zappos about four years ago. I recall that just prior to buying them I read a review that stated that they are a bit hard to break in. They were, but the short period of time to break them in is well worth it. I wear them mostly on the weekends. They are great for casual activities or just kickin' around. They are without a doubt the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. Four years later and about the only thing you would notice about them is that the heels are wearing down. That's why I just ordered another pair. One word of caution. I broke in my shoes by walking around Baltimore's Inner Harbor for about six hours. Big mistake. To be honest, my feet hurt that night. Break them in slowly and you'll be back online ordering more from Zappos in a couple of years. You're gonna love 'em.

New shoes - Great shoes. But Dr. Martens did not stick to their normal sizing schedule. Meaning, yes they use the UK sizing chart, but they also don't do half sizes. This time though...they changed it again. Buyer beware on these shoes that you might have to return them.

DMs are always cool..... I ordered a pair with a wing-tipped design a few years ago, which I always wore, but am thrilled to have the classic oxfords again -- they go with everything! I only wish they came in half sizes. I am a 7.5 but, from experience with DMs, went with an 8 as I'd rather have the shoe be a little big, than mutilate my foot with a 7 waiting for it to stretch and break in. I think something is lost in the quality and it takes away from the authenticity of the shoe. Still, I love how they look and they are totally comfortable, if not a tad big. Definitely recommend them - they are the go-to shoe with jeans, slacks, or skirts.

Long lasting - I bought these when they were the "Originals" back in 1993. They were discontinued I guess... Anyway, I still have them, and wear them often; granted they've lost a bit of the soles, and there is a slight tear in the left heel, but come on!!!! They're 15 years old!

Good lookin shoe - I liked the shoe very much in appearance and the size felt good overall. The only problem I have is trying to break in the back of the shoe where the leather comes in contact with the back of the heel or the Achilles tendon. Very painful. Other than that I am very satisfied with the shoe.

2nd pair - I work in these shoes and love them. I am on my feet walking, running, standing 8 hours a day 40 or more hours a week. These shoes are great.

Really nice shoes - I bought these shoes because I heard they were very durable and would last a long time. I had gone through several pairs of cheap shoes in the last year and wanted something that would last. So far I'm really impressed. These shoes are really well made. They're really nice looking too. The first week was pretty rough. After a few days of agony I started putting shoe trees in them at night to try and stretch them out. That made big difference. Now they're really comfortable. I have no doubt these will last me a long time! Zappos did a good job. I ordered on a Saturday, they shipped on Monday and I had them on Wednesday.

Sorry, Dr. Martens! I don't know what's wrong with these shoes I bought, but they are extremely tight around the left front area of the left foot. I bought the same size I usually do in these sorts of shoes. Previous experience suggested I buy a slightly smaller size because I would get blisters with larger shoes always rubbing against my heel/ankle. I probably should have exchanged these shoes, but it is too late now! I have many pairs of Docs in various styles, and I must say these are the most uncomfortable ones I've ever owned.

Looks great; fits good- This is my second pair of Doc Martens. They look great and shine to a high luster. I had the contrasting stitching dyed black so they can be worn with a suit. It is taking a bit of time to break them in compared to the last pair.

Best work shoe ever! I bought these shoes years ago. It's only flaw is that it last forrrevveeerrrr. Great quality and perfect for service industry. It did take a little time to break it in, but worth it.

Black greasy in my opinion are the best looking Docs - I must say I love the look of this shoe more than other Docs. I'm a waitress and wear these for work and no shoe I've tried has a sole that lasts without eventually cracking EXCEPT Docs. I did feel the back of this shoe on my Achilles heel and decided to wear them for just a few hours at a time, they aren't quite as comfortable as my 8B65 men's shoe (which needed no breaking in), but the look is much more to my liking. So I'll keep giving my feet small doses until they are broken in. I have no doubts of comfort after the break in and I still feel so "hip" in these even though I wore these back in the 90's. The black greasy isn't as shiny looking as the photo, looks more like a nubuck suede but very black, a truly BEAUTIFUL finish!

Good Shoes, but... I know these are good shoes. I had two pairs before and each lasted over five years. BUT, the Chinese made ones are a smaller fit than the English made ones. I wear a US11 and with the English made ones, UK9/US10. But with the Chinese made ones I will need UK10/US11. Also, I think the Smooth Black with no lug soles is better for business casual and dressy attire. I only buy from Zappos, they're the best.

Classic DMs - These were the first pair of Dr. Martens shoes I owned, and along with the 1460 series (boots in the same style), are a classic DM design. I bought my first pair in England (may they rest in peace) and they are still the best product I have found despite the fact they are made in China. So for those of you reading these reviews and trying to make up your mind, I'd say go for it. Yes, they do shred your heels and vise grip your feet for 1-2 weeks, but after you break them in, it's like walking on a cloud for 5 years. Sadly the quality of the new ones isn't equal, but I still recommend DMs because they're better than most alternatives. I think it's important to keep in mind that DM didn't move shop just to wring more money out of customers. They lost 20 million pounds (about 35 million dollars) in one year, so they made the decision to move. I'm happy they're still in business and making these legendary shoes available even though market trends are moving away from the classic styles. I'll buy DMs for as long as they're available and I haven't found a better company than Zappos to buy them from. My thanks to both DM and Zappos for respecting customers. There are so few companies now that I would say that about.

Classic Shoe - Classic look for a casual shoe. Love the Air sole but the upper around the heel is unforgiving. They will break in with time as I have owned a number of pairs of Docs. Nice to see they still offer the quality original shoes.

Good-looking shoe, horrible for heels! This is a very nice-looking shoe and is comfortable from the mid-shoe to the toe. However, the heel rubs against the back of the shoe, and there is no padding to buffer that. I wore the shoe for just a few hours, and my heels hurt so badly, that I had to go home. I buy Doc Martens because they're so comfortable, but I just can't wear these.

Durable Classic Oxford - Thanks for stocking this shoe. I have worn this style and brand for 20 years. This shoe has proved difficult for me to find locally. I plan to purchase shoes from your company in the future. Thanks too, for such speedy delivery!

Cute shoes! I had an identical shoe like this one I've ordered from Zappos.com when I used to work at Disneyland...However, this time around I ended up getting blisters even WITH wearing thick socks (on recommendation from my sister.) I would recommend getting heel savers. Otherwise, these shoes are really comfortable once the break-in period ends. They last a REALLY LONG TIME if taken care of. I can't ask for a better shoe!

Perfectly Comfortable!!!

A classic - You always need a pair of docs!