Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 1460 Smooth Leather Boots

Can't go wrong with Dr. Martens boots! I just ordered the 1460 in Navy Smooth -- a nice alternative to the traditional colors offered. Comfortable as Docs always are perhaps a little more difficult to break-in, but not uncomfortable in the least during the process, and as always great in rain or sun. Perfect for the wet winter of the northwest, and stylish!

These boots are not for the wide feet people of the world. They do take some adjustment to if you are wearing for the first time. You do need to break them in but overall good quality good shoe never goes out of style

Solid but snug - I have now had these boots for one year. The boots are a solid construction and should last. But they still don't feel "broken in." They are still tight in the toes and feel stiff. I am considering having them stretched by the local cobbler. My other pair of boots of this same model never had this problem, and they are a tad shorter in the sole. They were a non-coated leather, and maybe they stretched more than the black coated leather. Those boots lasted 8 years before the sole gave out! I still highly recommend Docs for long-lasting style!

Classic Dr. Marten's quality and style - I started wearing these back in 1986, now my daughters want their own! These boots never die, never fail, and they are and will always be cool. PS. You do have to break them in first!

Love my red boots! Typical Dr. Martens- Great fit and they look like they'll last forever! Love them!!!

1460 DM still great shoes - My husband bought these boots for me for Xmas in '05 and the dark cherry color is nice. I've owned 5 prs of Docs shoes over a 20 year period and they were all made in England. Some Docs are more comfortable than others according to the style. It's just the cut of the shoe to a person's foot. Re endurance factor I've had the oil tanned leather uppers wear out but have never had a problem with the soles. The stiff and smooth leather upper all hold up like iron. I was apprehensive about the China made quality of these boots but I must say they are my most comfortable Docs yet. Truly! I wear them at least 3 days a week for 8-9 hr stretches. They were just a bit stiff in ankles and top of boot initially but now they are my first choice for both walking long distances or standing on concrete all day. (Chinese make everything else these days, why not Docs.) I wear thick socks and have thin wool insoles to keep my feet warm on cold ground. The quality is there for me to recommend these and give them top rating. Zappos is great to buy from, easy return policy and are great in customer service so give them a try and hopefully you too will proclaim the comfort of these 'kicks'.

1460 Cherry Reds - The 1460's still look as good as ever. Despite the initial break-in period they hold their stiffness and shape really well. They seem to still be indestructible, just like the older British made docs. Where else can you find cherry red's other than Zappos? Gotta love it!

Yet another pair of wonderful Docs - These boots are awesome. A little rough to break in but after that initial break in they fit like nothing else!

WSClark - This is a near-perfect boot. It is instantly comfortable and can be worn all day without issue. I would recommend a short break-in, but you can put them on and go. I first bought a pair of 1460's in the Sixties. Now, forty years later, it is still my favorite shoe. I have six pairs of Docs - three 1460 and three others. The 1460 Docs are always the first out of the closet. My favorites are my black pair, but I do like the tan ones also. If you need a quality pair of boots, the 1460's are the ones for you.

I have not worn Docs in a while and this was just like "coming home" again! Great quality. Like other Doc's I've had, they do take a few wearings before they feel really comfortable, like your own. So worth it!

A gem in disguise - These were a gift for my daughter who requested them but she wanted a color (that you don't carry). She was initially disappointed in the black... but now she has decided that the Black was the best way to go. She finds them more versatile for work, school and play. She says they are also quite comfy now that they are broken in. A great shoe for her. Thank you!

Very Satisfied - Actually, I've been buying this same shoe for my adult son who lives in NYC for years. They hold up well; thus he gets perhaps one pair per year.

The Best - Dr. Marten's are long lasting, classic, comfortable, and the smartest boot on the market. Our son has worn Dr. Marten's since high school and is still wearing them after finishing college and a master's degree. Don't think he'd ever consider wearing another shoe if he didn't have to dress-up for work. Dr. Marten's are the best!

Zappos - This is the first time I have ordered through Zappos. I rec'd the item in just a couple days. I was a good experience. I just as soon order through them, than go out shopping. Thank you.

I bought these for my fiancé for his birthday. When he first started wearing them the top of the boot rubbed his skin raw and then scabbed. He thinks this happened b/c he laced them too tight at the top. But, after about 2 weeks of pain, he says that they are the most comfortable shoe he owns!

Great boot - Comfortable on the first wearing, beautiful red color, though a little heavy on the feet; I think it is added exercise...very happy with them.

Review - I was very happy with the speed at which my order was sent to me. I had a pair of these I bought back in 1993 and I just wore them out>>>. The leather was stiffer but the comfort is still there when the boots were broke in. I would use Zappos to buy boots again.

Excellent all the way around!! Great product! Great, fast shipping! Great, Great!!

Too bad - Like a lot of you guys - most of my Doc's were the original UK made and fit great and lasted years. Well, when they finally gave out I tried the Chinese made ones and they are terrible. The leather is stiff and doesn't break in, the fit is different and the soles are not the same. Alas, I've bought my last pair or Doc's and it pisses me off.

Loved These Docs - I have knee and back problems...I can walk longer, faster & with less pain when I wear these boots. Not only that, they look great. I would gladly buy another pain.

Perfect shoe - I wear these boots just as they were intended--to work in. Great quality, fit, and wear. I will continue to purchase docs when I need a new pair. Just put an insole in them and they are good to go with very little break in time.

Still breaking them in but they're a great boot

American sculptor - Man!! I love these boots!! They fit great, everyone comments on them (sometimes good, sometimes not), but I am into being different. I can wear them all day and not feel the least bit of foot discomfort. I put gel inserts into all my shoes, but that just makes a great shoe better. I highly suggest getting a pair of these!!