Posted: 2001-03-13 18:22:17
Reviewer: Donny L from Seattle, Washington
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They look great but... owie =(
These shoes look great, but the back cuts into the back of my foot when I walk cuz it's so stiff. If I knew of a way to soften it up, they would probably be my favorite shoes.
Posted: 2001-08-28 00:44:59
Reviewer: Przemo from Warsaw
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I love this shoes :)
I bought shoes of
Dr Martens 3 years ago. The first month was terrible. I hated this shoe, but when my feet "learnt"
Doc Martens, everything changed. Now I wear it very often because they're very comfortable.
Posted: 2001-09-28 09:39:25
Reviewer: Jo from New York
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Ouch!
My friend bought these shoes and said I just had to get a pair. Well I did, and Wow do they hurt the back of my heel! If I knew how to soften them up they would probably be my favorite shoes. But alas, I have scars from the one time I wore them and walked around campus! Ouch!
Posted: 2001-10-01 23:58:28
Reviewer: Kris from Dallas Texas
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I love the (OUCH) way they look.
I love these shoes. A classic. But the backs of my heels are raw. I can't believe I saw another review that said the same thing. I haven't tried to soften the back edge where it cuts into my foot for fear of ruining them. Anybody have ideas?....that have worked?
Posted: 2001-11-15 22:10:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
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OUCH!
Seens everyone has the same problem... the heel part is really uncomfortable...
They should modify that.
Posted: 2001-12-27 11:44:51
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston
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Love Em!
I got my first pair of these 9 years ago, I still wear them contstantly. They have still not worn down. I got a replacement pair from Zappos.com this year for Christmas. I'll be keeping my old pair to kick around in too.
About the Ouch factor: You really need a good two weeks of wearing them to break your feet in. Once you get to know Doc's, there usually is not a problem. My older ones feel like
slippers now.
One tip to break in the back of the heel, take them on and off without untying them. I know it sounds bad, but it does loosen them and makes the heel more flexible...
Posted: 2002-01-13 04:35:45
Reviewer: Anonymous from Oslo, Norway
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Inner sole broke down in front.
The sole inside the shoe under the toes broke down rather deep into some apparent void, leaving a
sharp and very uncomfortable edge, about 5 mm away from the wall. They could not be used after that happened. I had used the shoes for about 2 years. They were far from worn down in any other respect at that time. Before this happened the shoes were great, though.
Posted: 2002-02-12 09:16:36
Reviewer: Anonymous from Leeds, United Kingdom
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OK let's come to the defense of the 1461! These are Great shoes, comfortable, value for money, ultra stylish. Never had a problem with wearing these in! Would suggest that anyone feeling a twinge of discomfort simply apply a plaster / band aid to the shoe in the corresponding area! I have probably gotten used to Docs footwear and never wear anything else. If you like the shoes you should try the
boots - I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Posted: 2002-02-27 11:29:18
Reviewer: Anonymous from Denver, CO
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I only have slightly wider-than-normal feet, but these shoes are so narrow I had to get a full size larger which makes them a tad too long. Otherwise, great shoes.
Posted: 2002-04-06 17:21:30
Reviewer: Anonymous from Richmond, Va.
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Love them!!!!!
I love my docs. I have had about 3 or 4 pairs over the last 8 years and would not trade them for the world. I don't remember the ouch part of them. My husband had a hard time in the beginning though.
