Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 1461 W

I so wanted to relive my youth and rock these amazing looking Docs, however... I just can’t take the pain!! The opening at the back of the shoe angles in and the stiff top edge feels like the back of a knife cutting into my achilles. Sadly, I cannot our fashion over function.

When you become familiar with the European sizing and remember they don't offer half sizes, it's easy to get a good fit. As everyone comments, they do require some breaking in and I wasn't willing this time to stick with it. I also felt that the smooth leather would scratch up and show marks so I did return them. I ordered another pair that actually are embossed leather.

Bought these shoes because I just LOVE the menswear look! Had doubts about the fit after reading all the reviews, and I've only worn them once, but I know they will work out just fine. Size and width were true to the US size 9 (UK 7). As stated in reviews, they were a bit stiff, but I'm anticipating they will soften up with wear. That said, the first time worn they didn't chafe or hurt (I did, however, keep them very loosely tied!). Cool shoes!

I am a hip Grandma who has worn Docs for over 30 years. They do run a bit big, but for me this eliminates the break in period. They are heavy shoes, so I only wear them in the colder months with good socks.

I’d been looking for something to wear other than a boot and decided (after ordering other brands) to Oder drm. Love them!

I bought these to replace a pair I had years ago, and I am still a fan. I’m usually a 7.5 to 8 depending on the shoe, so I bought an 8 in the regular unisex style like I normally do. They were far too big, so I exchanged them for this women’s style in a 7 and they are perfect. A padded insole was added to the shoe at some point and it makes them even more comfortable. The womens model has a narrower vamp which was snug at first, but after light wear it broke in to fit nicely. They are stiff when you first put them on, but I wore them for a day around the house and they broke in enough so I can wear them normally now. All in all, this was a good purchase and now I’m off to purchase the 1460s.

I've been wearing Doc's W1461 for many years with my orthotics. I was bummed to read in the questions the statement that you could no longer wear orthotics with them, so I called the friendly Zappos people to find out what the closest model was that I could wear orthotics with. Mollica was great - when she couldn't find an answer to my question about the insoles on the 1461, she got back to me an hour later with an email, telling me that although the description says that the insoles are glued down, they're the same as they've always been - easy to remove. When the shoes got here, she was right - thanks so much Mollica! And Zappos may want to remove the response to the question under the product.

Yes to these. I am still breaking them in (I've worn them only 4 times), but I am happy with the progress so far. I love how they look and am confident that I have the right size. I tend to wear a 8 1/2 or 9 in women's in US sizes and have struggled with other companies' sizing. I am stoked on the sturdiness of these shoes and look forward to them becoming part of my normal rotation as I continue to break them in.

Fit perfectly. Just as expected.

Love Dr Martens for a few decades now. This is a simple shoe with endless style versatility. Warning: the instep is quite shallow = orthopedic inserts need not apply. The edge around the ankle is quite rough-edged - not providing any comfort - it initially digs into your skin in that area. Breaking these in is the first order of business before frolicking around town in them. Dr Martens boots are more comfortable - in my opinion.

These are my first pair of Docs and yes, after owning them for 3 days I have been contemplating how I've lived this long without them. Incredibly fast shipping was unexpected and great! As for sizing, I'm usually a W 9.5-10, so I ordered the size 9 and they fit perfectly. These guys are as cute as they are comfortable (after a little breaking in of course). They did dig into the heel the first few wears, but I double socked it and after 6-8 hours they're definitely softening up. I bought these to jazz up my work shoe collection, but they work just as well with business casual items as they do with jeans and a t-shirt. Unlike another pair of Docs I tried on (Flora Chelsea boot) these don't make my feet look bigger than they are which is a plus for an insecure someone with large-ish feet! Excited to continue breaking these in and finding new ways to wear them.

Smoooth is the word. These are great shoes. I am in the "breaking in" period but I love them. Also, one of the best things about this purchase was that Zappos sent me 30 bucks in rewards! That's the real story here. Thanks !

First of all, let me say that Zappos totally rocks! These 1461 W Dr. Martens are great looking--I'm crazy about them. I ordered size 7 as advised, which is my usual size, but the shoes are too big all around my ankles. I put on thick socks and they felt somewhat better, but not completely, so am returning and trying a different style in a smaller size.

These are great and very comfortable. As always DM rules. Just decided to go with patent leather. Also the classic yellow stitching makes them less formal. Lol

I like the style and the sturdiness of these shoes - but they are stiff as wood, and the C-shaped back cuts into my heels. I had just gotten to the point where I could wear them all day (after four months), then added insoles for arch support which they do not have. This made the shoe so tight that I had blisters AGAIN at the back of my heels! So no wearing them for at least for a week, and then have to remove the insoles and go without arch support. If I wanted shoes that hurt I would buy high heels.

I needed new shoes to work, as I spend long hours standing, and the flats I had were killing me. I had a pair of DrM in the past that lasted me forever so went and ordered these. I am extremely happy, they are super cute and comfortable. They need a bit of breaking for sure, but other than that, these are fantastic. Beautifully built and sturdy. I am a 7.5, and since they don't have half sizes, I got a US8. I would suggest to order up, not down. Ordering down would not leave room for socks, and also the first couple weeks would be painful. Mine are a tad bigger, but only enough to make them comfortable and winter sock appropriate. Love them!

I read the reviews on this shoe and noted the suggestion to order down to the nearest whole size. I have been buying shoes in 8 and 8.5 depending on the style and took the advice and ordered a size 8. I have a wider foot and will buy woman's "W" or "C" when available. The size 8 is perfect and the width is perfect as well. (I have a high instep and an average heel) Note: The tops of the backs hurt both feet on the first two wearings. I noticed I got blisters! I let the blisters heal before the third wearing and no longer have an issue. Oh, my right pinky toe is a long-time trouble maker and it was barking on the first two outings. I stuck a shoe stretcher into the shoe and cranked the stretcher to the widest position and left it in the shoe for a few days. I also rubbed the outside of the shoe at the point where that painful toe was hitting. The toe doesn't hurt anymore and I assume the shoe just needed a bit of a stretch and a softening of the leather. Love, love, love the soles of this shoe! The gum rubber (or whatever material this is) sole is like walking on a cloud. I recommend this shoe with the understanding you may need to "break-in" the shoe. Some shoes NEVER break-in but this one will and the patience is certainly worth the effort.

I love the look of this shoe! Unfortunately they were a bit stiff and the heel was causing a blister immediately. Too bad.

LOVE these hip shoes... they pretty much go with most everything. They are quite stiff out of the box. Especially the backs and I had to use band aides for awhile but they are great now.

I love these shoes. I read the reviews and "true to size" seemed to be the consensus. So I wear a 6.5 and ordered the 7's. Too big!!! So I ordered the 6's and they're a perfect fit. I say if you're a half size, order down. Also, do not understand people who mentioned the shoes need breaking in. I think they comfy already and not rubbing anywhere.

I own several pairs of DM boots and shoes made in England that I bought before they moved to Asia in the early 2000s. These 1461 W shoes are the first pair I bought since then. They re from Vietnam. The quality seems lower than the older MIE DMs (which is why I put 4 stars overall), but they re still very nice and look gorgeous. So far, I m very happy with them. I ve had them a couple weeks now and have been wearing them almost every day, mostly comfortable right out of the box. I thought the back of the heel might dig, so for the first few days I put moleskin across my ankle bone and covered it with duct tape (a great tip I learned online), then put on socks. This worked extremely well. I ve been wearing them about 8 hours a day with no discomfort or blisters. I don t use the moleskin/duct tape anymore and they re fine. I first ordered the regular 1461 shoes, but they looked like clown shoes on me, so I exchanged them for the 1461 W (in the same size) and there s a real difference between the two. If you re female, definitely go for the W version. Size-wise, I m a women s U.S. 7.5 in just about every shoe I own, and all of my DMs are U.K. 5, a perfect fit. One more thing...Zappos customer service is the best there is. I received the first pair in one day, then when I needed to exchange, I got the new pair the very next day. (I wish Zappos would start carrying the Solovair brand.)

Go-to shoe in warmer weather...looks great with just about everything, wear them with ankle socks.

Usually I am a 9.5-10 in shoes. I went with the 9 and they fit great. The 10 would definitely be too big - the 9 was a little snug at first but I broke in the shoes within 2-3 days. They're awesome.

A great shoe that makes your feet look petit. A versatile shape makes this a great work shoe or casual walkabout. You will want to put they on everyday.

I injured my ankle last Spring which has limited which shoes I may wear. After purchasing a pair of Doc M boots was pleasantly surprised at how much comfort they provided. I purchased these in an attempt to replicate that comfort. The leather is very stiff which causes a long break in period. I am still trying to soften that leather up. The quality of these shoes is really key. I would purchase them in every color if I could. The style is certainly not everyone's taste but I bought them for me.