Dr. MartensWomen's 1460 W Nappa Leather Combat Boot

These boots are both fashionable and practical. The bouncing sole design is by a doctor who had suffered a severe ankle injury. He wanted a shoe which would provide ankle support and absorb some of the shock that walking causes to your body each time you take a step. So he designed the first Dr Martin boot for himself, so that he could walk comfortably again. I am very satisfied with my pair. I like how they are made of leather so there are various balsam & polish type products available, allowing you to care for & condition your boot leather, waterproof it and make it last longer, as well as remove dirt & dust, thereby keeping your boots nice and new looking. My ankle injury actually feels better with my boots on, and they are more attractive and fun to wear. The shock absorbing soles really work!The leather does take a minute to break in. The tongue part is part of the boot, not separate like most boots. There are two folds that initially hurt a little making one at first wonder if the boot arch is not built high enough for one's foot. They also rub the heel at first enough to cause small blood stains on your sock for the first few wears. But after applying balsam to the folds on the sides of the tongue and continuing to wear the boots, (leaning into the discomfort) they broke in nicely and I have no more problems. There are no half sizes, so round up if you are a half size, because you definately don't want them to be on the tight side. I wear a 7.5 or 8, and the 8 fits me perfectly. I think Dr Martin's are overall better and more durable than other brands that are made from vegan leather and have regular rubber soles that wear out in a year.Also they seem to come with the Dr Martin's insert sole that is also sold separately, so you won't need to buy that too if you invest in a pair of boots.Enjoy and God bless you.

Fit true to size, and are decently comfy right out of the box. Of course the leather is a bit stiff, but even for their first wear, they're not bad. They seem to accommodate socks well, and have a decent amount of space in the toe box. They actually aren't super heavy, which was a nice surprise, but definitely heavy enough to indicate durability. I'm a size 6.5 and ordered the 6, which is typically what I order in women's DM (I size down in unisex open toe styles). Definitely worth it if you're looking for a timeless, classic shoe that can be dressed up or down. I waited almost 20 years to finally get these, and I should've done it sooner.

My 3rd pair in lifetime!! I have wide feet so I go up half a size, but absolutely love my Docs, the quality of this product is amazing and once broken in extremely comfy.

I have been wanting a pair for so long and I finally got my first pair. I love these, and they are so comfy and true to size.

I do wonder how they will wear over time , but at the great sale price I was able to get them at, I figure I’ll be no worse off as I have been with buying a cheap-ish synthetic leather boot every 12 months due to how often the gift recipient wears them. Leather looks good. Has a little texture and is muted black so that will help conceal scuffs. I normally am a 9.5 with a low i step and the 10 leaves a bit of room at toe with a regular weight crew sock and it isn’t tightly around my ankle, but they aren’t meant for me. As such there does not seem to be a need for “breaking in” period. They are pretty light for this style of shoe. Hopefully the gift recipient likes them. Super versatile and love the waterproof/slide proof rubber sole.

The stores don’t have these in my size. This proved to be my advantage when I found these on Amazon for far less! Great show. True Docs - comfortable and durable.

Boots are pretty. I’m 6.5 and ordered 6 and it feels small, returning and trying 7

If you can get it on sale, it's great. A little squeaky but nothing a bit of wear or leather conditioner won't fix. I love the matte look and while it started out a little tight (no half sizes makes it hard to find your size), after it broke in it became much more comfortable. Not waterproof but better than sneakers in the rain, and the sole hasn't started peeling after a few months of wear.