Customer Reviews

Dr. Martens Original 20 Eye Boot

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This pair of 20 holes was made in Singapore and did not have the trade mark yellow/black cloth tag that hangs out the back of the boot. If Dr. Marten is going to outsource, the should impliment quality control over this clasic style or make them again in the UK.

These are very nice boots - I have short legs, so they reached my knee, but I'm told those with longer legs find them a bit short. I could not wear them, as my calves are very large, and these are made for average-size or smaller calves. They are a bit stiff, but a friend who has had a pair for a few years says this is only until you wear them out - something that doesn't take very long if you wear them a great deal (the way I wish I could). Try to wear thick socks if you are in the process of wearing them in, as at first they can hurt your ankles if you are not careful. Once they are worn in a bit, they become very comfy and will last a good number of years.

I have wanted a pair of the 20 eye for a long time and was really happy to get them. They fit perfectly in the calf and foot and felt really comfortable. However, when I went to lace them to the top to wear them - pulling as tightly as possible from the first eyes - the laces were not nearly long enough and I cannot wear them unless I leave the top two eyes open. Even when I pulled them as tightly as possible from the bottom up, I was only able to get it to the 18th eye and then was barely able to tie them. I would think they would know to include the longest laces possible for this height of a boot. Has anyone else had this problem or did I get a pair with defective laces???

It seems to me that Dr Martens are skating by on name brand recognition now. The stitching on these unraveled before my man had worn them for a year. How is that acceptable? The leather is also thin and not sturdy or suitable for heavy wear. I also had a not-inexpensive pair of Docs poop out on me because of poor quality, so I guess we'll have to find other brands for our boot-wearing needs.

I'm reviewing here both the 1940 and the 9663 models of Dr Martens. I'm riding a motorcycle and have decided to buy some boots to block the winter wind when I ride. I initially bought the 1940 and immediately loved them. They did feel a bit large but I lace them tight and it's fine. This was my ever first boots and I was so thrilled with the feeling so I went on and bought also the taller 9663 (nearly knee-high); what can I say... awesome boots! The leather of the 9663 is smoother and slicker, and in fact even though they are much taller than the 1940, it seems they weigh less. If you have a budget for one pair, I would say go for the 9663. I find the 1940 more comfortable for motorcycle gear shifting due to the bulky toe box. Overall both models are great and I wear them all the time even when I'm not riding. (Of course, I wear them under my pants and not on-top like some riders do.) As for the online purchasing, I actually bought each pair from a different retailer. The service was good in both cases; I just went with the least expensive retailer. Hope it helps.

These boots are great to look at, but wearing them is a pain. The leather feels really cheap, it was hard to believe it was real, and I could not for the life of me break them in. They're a little big on me so I found myself, like other reviewers, getting blisters if I wore them too long. They also had a tendency to bunch up at the ankle, making it sore. If I had bigger feet and were taller, it probably would have had a better fit. Not reccomended for petites; stick with the mid-calf boots.

Warning these are not steel toed! I would change my rating to a two. I thought I was buying steel toed boots. I can't wear these to Auto Class. Go to [...] and buy your boots there. They look great and are extremely comfortable, however; the leather seems to be somewhat thin and scratches easily. The one plus to the thin leather is that I was able to break them in rather quickly.

I have worn docs for 12 years and I wouldn't switch if someone paid me. They're tough to break in (being knee-length and all), but once they fit, they fit perfect. I wear them all year long and never get tired of the support and comfort they bring to my feet. Plus, they are quite sexy :) My only complaint is that the laces they come with are not my style, so I always have to buy a set of normal flat laces (which hold a knot better). If you treat them right from the start (seal and polish) they will treat you right for years.

These were Great boots when they were made in England. Now they are made in China and the leather is thin and the Quality no longer exists.

They looked a little cheap and the tongue is not attached to the boot so I was worried it would move around. The tongue does stay in place and they look great. My calves are a little large so the shoe strings could stand to be a little longer. I am in the process of breaking them in and they do hurt my heal a little but the more I wear them the more I like them. Being that they are Dr. Marten's I know they will last me for several years.