Dr. Martens 8053 SKU: #7175587

Dave H

from Belle Mead, NJ

These have been my steady work shoes for 3 years and 3 months. They were comfortable out of the box, but with constant wearing and some conditioning have become uber-comfortable. The original insole gave out within 2 years, but some Dr. Scholl's gel-pads have done well to replace them. At long last I am looking for replacements. The padding that goes around the ankle on these is the weak link. It is not leather, but rather plastic and it is starting to crack and flake away. I think for my next purchase I may get a pair of 1461's that do not have the ankle padding feature. I think these shoes were an excellent value. Overall, I have been extremely pleased with these shoes, with the exception that they eventually wore out. Is it too much to hope for them to last forever?

David

from South Carolina

I work at a large, somewhat conservative, software company and wear these in the office with casual pants. Love them! They are about as well built as you can get. Beware, they definitely run large. I usually wear 11 1/2-12. Here I went with UK 10/US 11 and it fits just right. I haven't worn an 11 since high school- and I don't think I'm shrinking.

Joe

Nice style, comfortable (as long as you're not walking for more than 4 hours). The right shoe is a little tight.

Anonymous

from Cincinnati

I have 2 pairs of this shoe, both purchased ten years ago. One pair I have worn regularly and the other less often to keep it looking nice. They are still going strong and I just bought a pair for my husband. They are very versatile and with the help of some balsam will look great for a long time. And of course they are super comfortable and just get better over time.

Bryan M

from Marion, Indiana

Very comfortable. Nice style for casual dress. Great for someone who walks a lot at work or is on your feet all day. Great price.

Anonymous

from Wisconsin

Like the shoes, however if you are looking for the more original Doc don't go for the butero. Also have the shoes from about 5 years ago and the sizing is marked a size down from was it was then, so think about ordering smaller if you are looking at your old Docs for sizing. Other than that, love the shoes.

Matthew T

from Pittsfield, MA

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever bought. I work on my feet all day and I would not buy any other shoe.

John G

from Washington, DC

This was my first pair of Dr. Martens shoes. They are as comfortable as they appear, broke in very quickly and are very well constructed. I wear them a lot and it seems like they are up to the task.

Theron Y

from Portland Oregon

This shoe is the best kitchen shoe I have ever had, but I'm not happy to see where they're made. My shoe size is 12 in the U.S., so I went with 10 in U.K., and they fit like a glove. I love them so far after two months. I will give them the test of time and see if they hold up.

William

from Reno, Nevada

Awesome shoes that took some time to break in but now that they are, they feel great and will probably last quite awhile. Great with jeans and chinos!

Brands I'd also recommend: Timberland

Deb

from Virginia

Love these shoes! I have been looking for some black tie-shoes to wear with jeans. I am a female and was hesitant to try these for fear that they would make my feet look big but they don't. No half-sizes available but found that they run a little big so a half size smaller than what I usually take fit well. I didn't need to break them in at all; they were comfortable from the start.

Jason B

from United States

Love, love, love. I have long been an admirer of the DM style and quality. I've owned similar styles of DMs before, and these have fully lived up to my expectations. They feel sturdy without being too heavy. They are uniquely styled without being ostentatious.