Dr. Martens 1490 SKU: #111323

Grasshopper

from aus

i have a pair of these 10 eyelet docs and have had mine for years... they still look as good as the day i bought them... if they not doc's dun bother .....doc's kick sum serious ass !!!

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Gloria

from Central, California

I am 50+ and Docs are not just for the young!!!!!! I bought mine when I was driving Big Rigs with my husband and could not find a good work boot small enough.(4.5 boys) I have had mine now for about 8 or 9 years and they still look great.

Anonymous

from Sacramento, California

Disappointed. Over all, Doc's are by far the best deal out there. But I was disappointed that they didn't even last 18 months. Which is about twice as long as most other boots have lasted me. After wearing the soles near flat, they formed cracks and the leather insole started ripping appart.

Brands I'd also recommend: overall none compare in value

Jon

from New Jersey, USA

Best footwear ever - I've owned a set of these for years. -No question, everyday use for years, and they're the best boots I've ever owned.

Brands I'd also recommend: only Docs...

Anonymous

from Philadelphia, Pa.

Another great pair - Just got a pair of new Docs days ago, and this being my upteenth pair in about 14 years. Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a good pair of Docs. I've been reading some reviews where people balked at how long the break-in time is. Lemme tell a little secret folks, it's called mink oil. 8/10/14 eye, all great all recommended. Also want to give "kudos" to Zappos for making transactions the easiest one could hope for. thanks.

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Steve

from NY, NY

Doc Martens 10 eye boots are the best I have ever had - I bought my first pair of Docs about 20 years ago when I was 15. I have worn Docs ever since: 8 eye, 10 eye and 14 eye. Of all of them I find the 10 eye the most comfortable. They take a little breaking in. After that it is incredible hard wearing comfort. The soles seem to mould to your feet. They also look great. I don't wear anything else

Brands I'd also recommend: None

Doug

from London, Ont, Canada

Doc's Rule - I have bought nothing but Doc's for the last 12 years now. I'd have to say the best of the bunch would have to be 10's with 8's coming in a close 2nd. I'd rather walk bare foot when wear anything elsa.

Brands I'd also recommend: Doc's, is there any thing else!

Alecia

from Hagerstown, MD

The best boot made! I just got a new pair from Zappos (fantastic service!) to replace an identical pair that finally wore out after 14 YEARS of service. This is a lovely boot that looks good with pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses and is good for year round wear. This boot should be a staple of every person's wardrobe. They have comfy bouncy soles, and the leather provides great ankle support. They were very stiff when I first put them on, but after about two or three hours of wear, they felt broken in. Just make sure to wear socks, because Doc's are leather with no insole inside. You can put in an insole of your choosing, but regular socks are enough.

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Anonymous

from Riverside, California

Dr. Martens's 1490 series review - These boots are very nice and comfortable and they go well with everything. The boots are a statment to punkers.

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Anonymous

from Cabot, Arkansas

Dr. Marten's 1490 combat boots - Much lighter-weight than I expected, and more supple too. I can hardly wait to give them to my son. Hope he likes them as much as I do!

Glenn

from New Jersey

Great comfort - I have a very large foot, I'm a size 16 and these have got to be the lightest, most comfortable boots I have ever worn.

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Jennifer W

from Orange, TX

Excellent boot as always with Dr. Marten's - I absolutely love them! Mine have the black smooth leather which is cool because it looks different than just regular leather. You can make it look really shiny by polishing. This style is just like the 1460, but a few inches taller in the height. I like my boots closer to my calves. It does take a few times wearing them to break them in, but who cares because after that they are so comfortable. The "bouncing" soles are my favorite. Whatever rubber they use makes them really comfortable when walking. I used to have a pair of Dr. Martens when I was in the 7th grade, but grew out of them. I am just as pleased with them the second time around.

Brands I'd also recommend: series 1460

Jim

from pennsylvania

very comfortable - I highly endorse this boot especially if you were in the military and want to remember wearing those boots

Anonymous

from San Jose, CA

I Love Docs! Let me first say that Zappos has provided one of the best online experiences I've had with a retailer. I was upgraded to free 2nd day air! I think these Dr. Martens are some of the most comfortable shoes around. This is my second pair of Docs, the first kind that I had was the 1460 eight-holes, they were basically the same, but one thing that bothered me was that the tounge would dig into my shin when I bent my foot, So with these I went for the ten hole, and let me tell you, they're much, much better. Also, I prefer the smooth leather to the greasy leather. Whenever I wore the smooth leather, they felt more like cowboy boots because they had that type of leather. The smooth leather looks better, and is more of what people associate with these types of leather. In addition, the leather was softer and a little thinner. The break-in time for me was short, like a day and a half. But one thing that I have to recomend is to lace from the outside. This means, when you are lacing, thread the lace into the shoe from the outside, as opposed to threading from the inside out. For some reason, it took pressure off of my foot and made it much more comfortable. I believe the shoe in the picture on this page is laced "wrong" but do whatever you want. Excellent Boots! p.s. dont get the hiking soles, with the diamond pattern, they aren't as comfortable, only the original!

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Anonymous

from Miami, Florida

Excellent brand - This boot is excellent; you can use it for anything you want, as a casual boot or as to go to the outdoors. I recommend it 100 percent.

Brands I'd also recommend: the 1460 series

Leslie

from San Francisco, California

So happy with this boot! Great fit, classic Dr. M's look with a squishier sole. They're very comfy, even when spending all day on foot. They run a little smaller than my regular size, so I bought a size up and the fit is perfect. Zappos service is first rate and is the best place online to buy shoes! I will shop here often!

Rick S

from Madras, Oregon

Searched 'til found. I'm 6'6" tall with size 15 feet and I have a rough time finding shoes in my size. My first pair of Zappos boots was the DM 1490. I knew from reading the reviews that they would take a bit to break in. They truly live up to their reputation as being comfortable. After a month of hard labor (250 lbs of me plus what I pack) they show little wear. Perhaps the best wearing boot I've had to date. They look great (I love the look of shiny black and I polish them often). Unfortunately they don't breath. Overall; an excellent choice for any hard working individual.

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