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5.0 out of 5 stars
These shoes may be the last pair you'll ever need to buy..., September 6, 2006
This review is from: Dr. Martens 1561 4 Eye Gibson (Shoes)
I bought my first pair of Doc's when I was 16. After joining the military, traveling to nearly 50 different countries, in sleet, snow, and boiling deserts in the Middle East, this same pair of shoes still look great today, 20 years later, albeit scuffed up.
Indeed, last week I had a casual business meeting; with a little spit, elbow grease, and an old towel I used to dry off my dog, they cleaned up quite nicely and worked well with my Docker khaki's.
They're exceptionally comfortable, timeless, and well worth the price. How many 20yr old pair of shoes do you own? That's like what, $5/yr?
The style colour conscience among you might want to consider another pair -- in black. They're that good, like an old friend, reliable, stylish, and right there with you to conquer life's many challenges.
I highly recommend them.
-josef
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Be careful about sizing, May 15, 2007
This review is from: Dr. Martens 1561 4 Eye Gibson (Shoes)
If you wear a half size, they blithely tell you just to buy the next whole size up. That's a great idea . . . if you want a pair of shoes that doesn't fit. That's what I did, and ended up with a pair of too-loose shoes that were always uncomfortable. Then I tried the next whole size down. Too tight! Memo to Dr Martens - half sizes exist for a reason!
Too bad, I really like these shoes otherwise.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Subtle differences, February 6, 2007
In the pictures there are several versions of this shoe that all look alike, THEY'RE NOT! These shoes are the "orriginal" version. They do not have the leather insoles, rather they are removable and fabric. They have the less agressive soles with long transverse groves ( the more common sole for this shoe is more of a traditional knobby pattern and is a little bit better for mud) They also have a slightly higher back than the later version sold in stores everywhere in the 90's. The higher back is a bit uncomfortable at first as it can dig into the back of your ankle. The toe is also a bit bigger than the common version. The shoes are of excellent quality, just not exactly what I thought I was buying.
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