Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 1460 Smooth Leather Boot

More comfortable than expected - Since this was my first pair of Dr Martens of any kind, I have no way of comparing these to the older 1460's made in England. Having said that, I was quite surprised by how comfortable they were when I first put them on, since I had read so many reviews saying that they needed breaking in first. So far, I haven't experienced any of the chaffing or any other problem that I keep reading about. If I had to find a complaint, then it would be that there is little to no arch support (though it has a removable insole that can be replaced with one that has more arch support) and that can be a big problem for me. But the air soles of these shoes seem to alleviate any problem here and I wore them all day when I first got them without any soreness whatsoever. The only reason I don't give this shoe better ratings is because I'm picky when it comes to shoes and I wouldn't say that these are perfect in any way whatsoever. However, they really are great shoes and they're far better than what I was expecting from the reviews read here. The leather is supposed to be more stiff than what is typical for this shoe. And yet, the leather on mine was soft upon arrival and so I really don't understand the complaint with having to break them in first.

First boots in a while - I had forgotten how much breaking in DM boots require. If you get these, be patient. They're not going to fit perfectly at first. The time you spend breaking them in is rewarded with incredible comfort and durability.

Classic Docs - These are just like the Docs I wore 15-20 years ago. They are leather boots and take a while to break in. They seem wide in the heel (some slipping), but they are just the right width for my wide feet at the toes.

Rough break in - but great! Nice boots - be prepared to break them in b/c they are stiff at first - look great and are getting more comfortable with break in -- hope to have them/enjoy them for years.

Love them, but quality is low - I've had mine for about two and a half years and pretty much wore them everyday. For the first year and a half I polished them every week and treated them with mink every two months. Haven't had time to do that over the last year. The leather cracked and I have a hole in the leather now. I think that is unacceptable. Everyone always told me they would wear a single pair for five plus years. Regardless, I will be buying another pair. I guess 2 1/2 years is pretty good considering sneakers never even last a year... and look bad after six months. They are comfortable. I wear rigid insoles in all my shoes, so I didn't have much of a problem breaking them in.

Cute, but wide - My friend had this boot and I thought it was cute. She said it was very comfortable. So I bought a pair. I actually bought 2 pairs because of the strange sizing and kept the better of the 2, more for looks than for comfort. It's a unisex boot and cut very wide. But it is comfortable. It also doesn't breathe, so I won't get much summer wear out of them. Go with the smaller boot if your foot falls within 2 size ranges.

Just like I remembered - I haven't owned a pair of Docs since high school, but they're just like I remember. They're stiff and require some breaking in, but then they're like your best friend. Just prepare for some bruised shins until then.

Great boots, but long break-in period - I like the support that these boots provide and they are working well with my orthotics, so far. It seems that they will take a considerable amount of time to break in but once that happens I am sure I will be happy with them for years to come. I love the air sole - very cushiony!

Great shoe, something has changed since the 90s... Years ago I had a black pair of these Docs and hate to say it, but I wore them almost straight for three years... COM-FER-TUH-BULL! I remember there was a break in period, but remember the soles being a little different... more flexible or thicker? I am wearing a brown pair of Docs I bought with these and they felt like I've had ‘em six months... this black pair is taking longer to break in and like I said, the soles don't feel the same... with all that said... I LOVE THESE SHOES and in six months, suspect I’d give them all 5 star ratings... after the break in period...

Pleased...but - First of all, the Zappos Customer Service is simply outstanding. They all were extremely helpful in every regard. The only problem I had was that the shoe color in person seemed darker than pictured on the website. I still like the color, it just happened to be different. All in all a great shoe. I will never buy shoes online unless it is from Zappos.

Nicely surprised - After hearing some horror stories about the decline in quality of Docs, and after wearing them regularly for the past 15 years, I was hesitant to buy another pair of boots. However, the leather broke in easily with some saddle soap and mink oil, and the fit was spot-on as it used to be. The only complaint I have is that the air wair soles (as mentioned in other reviews) don’t feel quite as bouncy as they once did, hence not giving this boot 5 stars. Still a nice boot, happily, though we will see if they hold up as remarkably long as the made in England variety.

Right now, I can only give these boots a comfort factor of 2. Once they break in, and that takes me quite a while, Doc Martens become the best casual boot to wear.

Fine on the feet but tough on the ankles during break-in - These run a little wide, but are true to length. Right now, my left boot is chewing a little hole in the back of my Achilles tendon where the heel cap meets the boot. Also, the leather comes VERY, VERY stiff initially; I also have a ring of bruises where the ankle is reinforced at the top of the boot. I know that this will ease up as they wear in, but I need to buy a new package of thick socks for the time being.

A different cut - I got what I thought was the exact same shoe that I have been wearing since I was 15. The cut of this shoe is significantly different than previous Doc Martens, which makes it tighter and gives it less room for accompaniment at the top. I'm hoping it'll be more comfortable when it is broken in, but the previous cut was much better.

Old Reliable - I purchased these same boots about 11 years ago and was wearing the same boots until the soles wore out and could not be replaced. The new pair that I just recently purchased are not of the same quality as 11 years prior but they will still suffice. I love the offbeat style of the boot and find them to be quite funky. The arch support is lacking in these boots, in addition to the fact that I am a woman's size 7 1/2 and ordered a size 8 as the boot does not come in half sizes and they are a bit loose on my feet. I had to purchase arch and heel supports to enhance the comfort of the boot. Otherwise I still love the look of them and hope that these boots will last as long as my other pair!!!

Doc Marten's - I am very pleased with my purchase. It was easy to order, and shipment was quick.

Outstanding service from Zappos!! Due to the whole size only production philosphy of Doc Martens, I aimed a little low and had to return my US 11 sized Docs for a US size 12; Zappos return policy made this almost unbelievably easy. This is my first pair of Docs, and while I love the look I'm not 100% convinced of the quality. They seem to be acceptable in terms of fit and finish, just a lot lighter material than I had expected.

1460 - Shoe is great. I have owned several of these shoes about 10 years ago and still cant get away from them. My only complaint would be the flat black ones I got might be more comfortable when they break in. The greasy ones I had in the past were more comfortable at first,

Great but need to break them in - I too have a pair from England but these feel great. It's taking a long time to break them in but warehouse work should take care of that.

Doc Martens from China...not quite the same - These boots are stylish and comfortable, yet do not feel like they have the same quality as the ones formerly produced in the UK. Producing these boots in China has appeared to drop the quality of the boot and its all-around fit. If you're lucky, grab a well-cared for, used pair of these boots that were produced in the UK.

Dr. Marten's - I really enjoy the new shoes and their enhanced comfort, but I wished their sizes matched american sizes a little closer.

Look great, long break-in - I've had several pairs of Docs, they all have long break-in times (lots of Neatsfoot Oil helps). I recommend if you wear a half-size, order the next size down (I wear a 10 1/2, but the US10 fits me pretty well. I didn't notice any difference between the English and Chinese made shoes, but I think the insole on the English ones was a little nicer...

A classic shoe and great delivery - First of all, kudos to Zappos. Not only did they have exactly what I wanted, but they even upgraded my shipping at no charge, so I got them within two days of ordering. What a fantastic company! As for the shoes, well, I've been wearing this style for years and they've always been durable and comfortable. The first couple of days you might want to wear a thicker sock than usual, just because it takes about two days for the top of the boot to soften, and during those two days without thicker socks I find it rubs the back of my legs, which can be a little uncomfortable. But once they're broken in, you can't find a more comfortable and classic looking boot. The only reason it gets 4 stars overall instead of five is that they've started making them in China, rather than England. The shoe quality seems about the same, but part of Doc Marten's appeal has always been the "made in England" stamp on the sole, and without that... well, I just can't give it the same five stars I would give a "made in England" shoe.

Mark - The design of the boots is great. Only thing is they make my feet sweat and when I wear it in winter. After a couple of hours wearing them and taking them off my feet, you can smell the nasty stink inside the boots.