How many of you own a pair of Doc Marten boots?

[RagingInMiami]

I've always had a pair of Doc Martens for at least the last 20 years. Back in my 20s, I would wear them almost daily.

I am now 37 and I still own a pair, but I only wear them on occassion, like today, when it was pouring down rain here. And once this pair wears out, whenever that day comes, I will buy another pair for I think it is a classic shoe.

This is what I have. What about you?

[progmom]

1. i have owned many pairs over the years

:hi:

[Spider Jerusalem]

2. Oxfords, not boots...

although I'm looking for a replacement for my next pair, now that Docs are made in China and not the UK (I've a friend who has a made-in-China pair, and the quality definitely seems to've suffered).

[Cobalt Violet]

3. I still have them.

I've had several over the years.

Mine are like this only a dark burgundy




I really miss my knee high ones.

[AlCzervik]

4. yes, one pair of boots i've had for 20 years and 2 pairs of shoes.

[Placebo]

5. I stopped buying them when they started making them in CHINA!

FYI, for everyone who doesn't know, all Docs are now made in CHINA. And even though the prices haven't gone down, the quality sure has.

The few pairs of Docs that I do own, and love, all have the MADE IN ENGLAND seal on them and they shall be the last Docs I ever own!

[RagingInMiami]

9. I had to check mine

They say "Made in England" on the sole. Of course, they are at least five years old. I didn't know about the China thing until this thread.

[Nicole]

17. I checked mine as well

All have "Made in England" on the bottom of the sole.

Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know about the China thing. I guess I won't get those boots I posted further down on this thread. :cry:

[Spider Jerusalem]

27. Here's an alternative:

http://www.tukshoes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=79
(actually made in England, too...considering this brand as a Doc Martens replacement myself)

[Nicole]

28. Thanks!

Those really look similar.

[Mutley]

6. I used to.

They were like this:



I had darker laces, though.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

7. Three pairs.

My "beater" Doc Martens that are probably about 9 years old. There's a hole in the side of the right boot and they're generally scraped-up and paint splattered. They've spent a lot of time in the woods and in a scene shop.

I also have a pair of steel toe purple Docs and a pair of black Mary Janes. I like the Mary Janes because they're cute, comfortable and still a work shoe.

[Nicole]

8. I have several

The women's version of what you posted, hiking boots, sandals & a pair of clogs.

I love them all.

These are on my wish list:

[Cobalt Violet]

15. I miss mine like that.

But I don't miss lacing them up.

[Nicole]

16. I thought of that

I doubt if I will wear them often enough to get tired of lacing them though. If I do, I will have my cobbler put a zipper in the back. :)

[Cobalt Violet]

19. Speed lacing would be perfect on them.

I had some with speed lacing that looked like that but they were'nt Doc Martins.

[Redstone]

10. Why on Earth would I?

Redstone

[Zookeeper]

11. Here is the pair I bought last winter....

when I was feeling peeved at running yet another last minute errand for one of the Zookids:




And I had a pair like this in the late '70's:

[devilgrrl]

12. I've got Doc Marten sandals...

I :loveya: them!

[KitchenWitch]

13. I have a pair!

They last forever!

I love my Docs.

I also have two pair of Chuck Taylors (AKA Converse All Star hightops) One red and one blue.

I love my Chucks.

[Aristus]

14. I've got two pairs.

A pair of black matte boots, and a pair of brown matte low-quarters.

I love my Docs. I got my first pair in 1998 and have been a believer ever since!

[Jean Louise Finch]

18. I've got a few

My favorite pair is an old beat up pair of brown ones, with eight holes. I've had them for years. One of the saddest things i had to leave behind when I came to hot climes!

[texanwitch]

20. I have combat boots, I wear combat boots.

I like them.

[dysfunctional press]

21. i could never find them in my size- 17.

but that was pre-internet.
and now, i never wear anything quite so clunky-
i get most of my shoes at vans.com
(with sneakers i can fit into 16's)

[driver8]

22. I've got two pairs -- both over 10 years old.

These boots always keep my feet dry when it rains.

[Fleshdancer]

23. I still have mine from 12 or 13 years ago

I love my Doc Martens...I wonder how long I'll have them.

[TankLV]

24. I didn't steal his boots, honest!

I'd never steal anything from a doctor!

I bought mine fair and square!

[politicat]

25. oxfords and mary janes.

Not boots (I don't wear boots).

Mine are NOS, ebayed and/or old. I'll buy the pre-china ones and ones that I can confirm are made in the US or England, but they've lost some of our business by moving a factory to China.

My husband wears the steel toes, which are still manufactured in england (according to the tag on the sole of the boot.) He's a motorcyclist, so he has to wear good boots.

[conflictgirl]

26. I have 4 pair of Doc Marten shoes, no boots

My favorite pair of Docs are black, 3-eye shoes. I've had them since '92 and they've survived a whole lot, including being run over by a car to break them in. :)

[ellie]

29. Yes, I have black

Doc Marten combat boots. Love them. Don't wear them too often anymore.

[Phillycat]

30. 8-eye black Greasy Gibsons

There is a crack across the bottom of the left one and they have no tread left, but they're still fine. They're my...6th pair, lifetime? They last a long time.

[ulysses]

31. short AirWair boots

I've had them for...10 years? I love them.