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Dr. Martens Read Closed-Toe Sandal

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 3
  • Total Losses: 7
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20083
  • No more mixed signals. You'll be able to read it in her face when she sees you rollin' in a pair of these fly sandals from Dr. Martens®. She'll be putty in your hands.
  • Features *Overdrive leather upper.
    *Overdrive is a natural aniline dyed leather with a dark waxy finish. The leather is dry drummed to create a distressed look enhanced further by the two tone effect of dyes and dark waxes.
  • Adjustable buckle for optimum fit.
  • Moisture-wicking lining material for improved breathability.
  • Soft leather footbed for cushioning.
  • Classic yellow stitch detail with grooved sidewall.
  • Elastic gore stretch fabric on heel strap.
  • Corner-stitched construction for added durability.
  • RNT trans PVC rubber outsole.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 3 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2009-06-10 06:14:50
Reviewer: Dave C from Seale-Round Prairie, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Good looking, comfortable sandal. I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for over a year and my job requires me to be on my feet most of the day. I change into these shoes as soon as I get to work (from my motorcycle boots) and stay mostly pain-free all day. These sandals appear to be well made and I expect them to last awhile. Good shoes for a reasonable price.
Posted: 2009-07-17 06:29:38
Reviewer: Ken V from New Haven CT
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These shoes are high quality and provide outstanding comfort! The sizing is accurate also. However, I would prefer a harder sole. I have not owned Dr. Marten shoes before but hope the soft rubber will hold up well. Zappos service and fast shipping is outstanding!
Posted: 2009-07-02 07:55:17
Reviewer: AK from Minneapolis, MN
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Took a couple of days to "wear-in", but otherwise quite comfortable. I suspect they will continue to improve in comfort over time as the stitches on the sole soften and the sandals conform to my feet. Looks great, too!

Frye Greene Low Lace

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 94
  • Total Losses: 94
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #45055
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Fashion-forward and casual, this sneaker-style shoe delivers a great vintage look.
  • Made of washed, tumbled full-grain leather.
  • The wonderfully worn design is unlined for an even softer, more comfortable fit.
  • Rubber toe cap.
  • Cushioned leather insoles for lasting comfort.
  • Jute-injected rubber outsole.
  • Weight: 13 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 10 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-05-16 13:26:18
Reviewer: Anonymous from ny
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These vintage shoes are outstanding. Can be worn with jeans or just about anything else. The look I think is so cool. Are they sneakers or shoes? Maybe they're sneakershoes.
Posted: 2010-12-29 05:59:37
Reviewer: Kay H from Atlanta
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My son bought a pair of leather sneakers in Spain and wore the soles off. I spent a long time looking for a replacement, and these ended up working great. He enjoys wearing them. We did have to swap for a half size larger.
Posted: 2009-11-07 10:47:58
Reviewer: Joshua L from Anchorage, AK
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I got the red ones, and I Reaaaaally like these shoes. The distressed look is great. I usually can\'t wear this style of shoe, because my foot is too wide, but these turned out just right. I did need to exchange my original purchase for a half size up, but that just confirmed how awesome it is to buy from Zappos. The exchange process was quick, painless, and friendly.
Posted: 2011-07-12 15:55:47
Reviewer: Anonymous from stockton, ca
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I would first like to say that Frye has some of the nicest leather around. Better than any baseball glove for sure. Anyhow, perhaps it's just me but I ordered a half size small cause for some reason I felt I had to. Tried them on and was bummed out because I should have ordered a full size smaller. It's okay because I am not too impressed by these, they are like a cross between some Chuck's and classic Vans but with a stiffer sole, but that leather is so soft.
Posted: 2011-05-18 09:00:41
Reviewer: Megumi K from San Francisco, California
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Got them after looking at them here on Zappos. Great shoes, nice simple look to them, but with a subtle detail. It's been about a month, and the sole is detached itself from the leather at the balls of my feet, a bit disappointing, but nothing a little shoe goo can't fix. They look great, and very comfortable.
Posted: 2009-10-16 11:45:37
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These look great and are pretty comfortable for walking around the city. The toe box could be a little wider, as sometimes I get a little chafing on the pinky toes, but then I have pretty wide feet.
Posted: 2009-07-08 05:45:30
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Good shoe...a little lighter in color than it looks in the photo. Also, it seems to run about a 1/2 size too big... other than that, a nice and better quality alternative the the standard All-Star that everyone and their mother wears around.
Posted: 2009-06-18 06:49:03
Reviewer: Guacamole718 from New York, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The pre-worn look is what these sneakers are all about. It surprises many of my friends when I tell them they're brand new. The construction and comfort seems to be pretty good. Not as much as a cushiony feel but it keeps your feet in balance for the daily chores. I'd say the end of the day feet feel is just about the same as a Converse All Star.
Posted: 2011-10-06 20:17:35
Reviewer: Alex from Philadelphia, PA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
As another customer mentioned, these shoes were quite large for my feet. Not sure if it's because I already wear a big size, but apparently these are a full size bigger than what I normally wear. It's unfortunate because I really enjoy the shoes and they were like a bolt from heaven in terms of the look, feel, and style that I want from a casual shoe. The distressing is even more beautiful in real life; the construction is flawless… totally classy shoe with this strange dystopian-western edge, but alas TOO BIG and mostly un-wearable. I will probably buy the orange/brown ones or maybe even another pair of the black that fit properly (yes, I like them that much!). I suggest getting padding or ordering a size down.
Posted: 2009-10-06 09:15:57
Reviewer: Dan from ny
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
This is the worst shoe I have ever owned! The quality is terrible! I spent a lot on these, and the soles are falling off. The insides of the shoe are also breaking into little pieces. My Converse shoes outlasted these.

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