Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 8053 Series

8 years and still kicking... Bought these 8 years ago in Tampa, Florida - and I'm still wearing them everyday. Finally got to management position so gotta upgrade... to some NEW docs of course.

Eighteen And Counting. Started wearing Docs in the 80's when you couldn't find them in stores, and everyone commented on my "weird" shoes. Today, I'll be ordering my 18th pair. A lot has changed since I started buying them; a ton of styles now, not as many colors, but one thing hasn't changed; once you own a pair you won't find any shoe that feels better. And they're going to last at least three times longer than other shoes, so the price isn't bad when you consider that. The 8053 series looks and feels great! Buy this shoe!

Nice Shoe, but watch the size. 'Very comfortable on the whole, but they run small. The UK12 is more like a US12.

Just bought my 3rd pair. While I am not into the "sub-culture" of DM's, I have found that these are the most comfortable and most durable shoes out there! Don't waste your money on cheap (GPX) shoes! I did, and they ripped after ONE day! My Doc's, on the otherhand, have lasted years. I wear mine to work every day, and people that have no clue about Doc Marten's are always commenting on how nice these shoes are. They're worth every penny.

4 Years. I've had mine for four years. I've worn them everyday. They're more than shoes, they're my companions. They get mud caked on them, snow, rain, whatever! -They (like the fellow from Buenos Aires said) polish up and look just like new. Buy these shoes!

Why Just Shoes? The $ kept me away for a long time. Now that I've had a pair for two years... It's an investment! These are the best made shoes in the world (any style, any atire.) Every other shoe I wore during the Y2k scare has worn out,the Docs are still going strong (and Y2k compliant!) Look cool, feel great,last forever, wish Doc Marten built an automobile like those shoes.

The BEST shoes While serving a two-year mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I wore these shoes almost every day, and I walked at least 10km/day. Only in the last three weeks did the sole FINALLY give-in, and a small hole finally formed on the bottom of each shoe. But, I can honestly say I got my money's worth. I wore them on mostly dirt and mud streets covered with sharp rocks and other hazards in complete comfort. These shoes got wet (submerged in flood waters), muddy, and were abused for two straight years, but always when the time came to polish them up they looked just like new. I would HIGHLY reccomend these shoes to ANYONE. I've walked (literally) hundreds (if not thousands) of kilometers in them, and I can promise you they're the best money can buy.

Boss Sexy sexy shoes, my friends. The leather ends up being much darker than it looks, and I think it looks even better. Very rugged, comfortable, can't take them off. Super fast shipping, too!

awesome i have had mine for three weeks and they are the most comfordable shoes i have ever owned. i wish doc marten's made golf shoes cuz i would buy a pair in a heart beat. for the first day or two the soles squeek on smooth surfaces but after they get broken in the best shoes in the world. they look awesome with everything. they add a classy look to jeans, they add a rugged look to kakhis and they complete almost any outfit.

OUCH!!! Sorry. No good. This is my fourth pair of Docs and I loved the other three but these do not do it for me. I was going to try to use them up but they hurt too much. Oddly enough, they *fit* too, it is just that the toe box is pinched and my toes hurt from the sides. Weird. They look good though, so maybe if you have skinny toes (or only four!) ...

Awesome shoes!!! The 8053's are very comfortable. In fact, they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. They take about a week to break in (and the soles squeak a little on smooth surfaces!), but after that they are great and I just slip them on. The shoes are pricey at $125, but you can definitely tell the difference in quality. I bought Skechers before at $40, and the soles literally fell apart within 3 months, and weren't nearly as comfortable. The 8053's look awesome with anything, especially jeans. I have the gaucho crazy horse, and I highly recommend this shoe... The build quality, the comfort (the padded ankle makes a LOT of difference compared to some of doc's other shoes such as the 1561), and the fact it's the most stylish model in the doc lineup IMO all make it a must buy... I also got the doc martens comfort insole (thicker than the regular one offers more support) and the wonder balsam (keeps shoes protected and looking good.) I highly recommended!!

First Team I've had a pair for 5+ years and I hate to knock them down to 2nd in my rotation, but I just bought a new pair (different color) and need to break them in. The only serious wear I've noticed is on the inside sole wearing away (that isn't that serious since you can get a cushioned insole for a few bucks). All of the other wear just adds a little personality. But that's what a little polish is for. A++

Wish they made them like they used to - These shoes are pretty good, particularly at this price, but they used to be made better and were more comfortable. There is less cushion in the step.

Exactly as expected - Great shoe - only negatives that prevent 5 stars are the very thin insole and lack of half-sizes (I'm right in between...) I personally love the traditional sole on this shoe and the 0939 boots, etc. - not so keen on the "new" grooved design.

Very Comfortable and Durable - Only took a couple of days to break these shoes in. They are very comfortable. These are about 80% as good as they were when they made these in England. For the price though you can’t beat these as an all around comfortable shoe.

Was a great shoe - I have owned many pair of these shoes over the years (in fact I wore only Docs for years and years). I must admit, this is the first time I have ever been disappointed. While I ordered them in the same size I have always worn, these were quite narrow and not true to fit. I have had (in the past) Docs made in England. Honestly, I would not mind paying more if they would make them in England again. If you normally wear an 8 in this shoe, I would recommend sizing up to the 9. I plan to soak the shoes in warm water then put on 2 of my most fluffy socks and wear them till dry. Maybe this will help.

Still good, but could be better. I have the original of this style in distressed brown. That was when they were still made in England. I have noticed a difference in the fit now. The old styles (made in England) fit better and were more comfortable. I still like Doc's, but am disappointed.