Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 8761

I've had them for a year and STILL look like new! Yep, I've had them for a year, and they look the same as the day I took them out of the box! The soles haven't even worn down at all. They're pretty heavy boots, so I wouldn't recommend them for everyday footwear. Dr. Scholl’s insoles work fantastic in these boots, and make sure you have insoles handy, because there is NO padding inside. However, they are great for walking in snow and look great with practically every outfit.

Favorite doc style - I've owned many docs over the years and this is my favorite style for day to day wear. Very comfortable but like most docs there's a couple of weeks to break in but after that super comfortable. There's a real spring action in the sole that creates a sensation of being able to jump into action at a moments notice.

Long lasting - These boots are worn to work and walk in and work in for 12 to 14 hours a day. They are supportive and comfortable one you break them in. This is my second pair of steel toes but I like all the room in the toes. I do wear arch inserts.

Almost perfect - Pick up some moleskin, as the break-in period will likely tear holes in your ankles and/or heels. These look every bit as good as the Docs I owned in high school. But those old British-made Docs didn't wreak such havoc during break-in. If you need arch support, definitely pick up some orthotics.

The boot is very comfortable to wear; however, the very annoying squeak that the left boot has since day one will not go away.

I have been wearing this style boot for 15 plus years. They are very comfortable, and typically last 3 to 5 years, before need to be replaced, because they look worn, not because they are falling apart.

The tongue on the boot keep folding to the side inside the boot when worn. It caused blisters but otherwise this is a great boot.

The fastest shipping ever. Ordered on Saturday evening, had it Monday morning. Boots were tough to break in, and the toe scuffs like no one's business. But they are Doc's...so it makes it worth it. Thanks Zappos.

Something is seriously off with the size - I ended up returning my first pair and getting a size 9, which is barely small enough for my 10.5 (mens) foot - if I could go a half size smaller, I would. They're pretty comfortable now. But this is only after the most uncomfortable break-in I've ever experienced. They literally drew blood from multiple places on both feet and I stubbornly wore extra-thick hiking socks for a few months (not wearing these every day, of course) before they started to get comfortable. They finally feel pretty good - not the best fit ever, but I can wear them all day with normal socks at least. Of course now, after only several months of light use, the sole on the left foot is split wide open (horizontally). I love the look (aside from the extra chunky soles, one of which is now splitting apart) but honestly I could never recommend these and doubt I'll ever get another pair of Docs again after this experience.

Walking on wooden planks would feel better. There is zero arch support. There is zero cushion inside. There is not enough room on the top of the foot to add your own decent insole. The tongues will not stay put and are constantly shifting sideways. Be prepared to unlace them 1/2 way (every time) in order to wedge them on to your feet. Good luck with break in. You've bee warned. P.S. I've owned four pairs of Docs. I will never order another pair.

I've been wearing these boots for 3 weeks now and I still get blisters just from wearing them a few hours. All my friends rave about these boots so I keep thinking well maybe they just take a long time to break in. This is proving not to be the case. I'm thinking that maybe once upon a time the quality used to be higher but now they have started using cheaper material? All I know is these boots are awful. The inside have zero arch support and is actually completely flat plus very very hard. You pretty much have to buy a pair of the gel inserts to put in these boots. Fashion is the only thing these boots are good for. There is even a warning label on the boots that says: Warning these shoes are non-safety footwear and are for fashion wear only.

"If The Boot Fits, Swear By It" Well I must be honest. When the person took my order and said that they would be here tomorrow, I thought "yea, right". Well I received the boots under 24 hours, right size AND style! I will never go to the mall again. And I must add, I love Zappos! I have already picked out another pair and we be ordering these real soon. But I am not telling which ones they are, I like to be original. Sorry. Thank you again Zappos, which is now bookmarked on my desktop. A very happy first time buyer with Zappos.

Devoted to Doc Martens (and Zappos)- I got my first pair of Doc Martens boots at age 17, and this is my third pair (I’m 43 years old- these were my birthday present)- Docs last almost forever; close to a decade on average for me! The debut for this new pair was Cruefest in NJ (standing and walking around for about 6 hours, including a romp in the woods from parking lot to venue) and I did not get a blister or feel any discomfort (I wore socks and jeans, not tights and a skirt, though- the socks probably buffered things a bit). The steel toes were great in a crowd- I did not feel any of those drunken bikers step on my feet! They were a little warm- maybe not the best choice for a concert in August but I bet they will be great in the fall and winter. Usually, I buy the more streamlined classic Docs boots, because I am petite, but I like this style even more- the thick sole is heightening, and the boot is not overly clunky for my size, even with the sole and steel toe. They are all leather and really, really sturdy- I will probably hit 60 before I need my next new pair. If you love Doc Martens, you will love this boot. Just remember- Docs run a size large. And as always, these shoes came with all of the excellence of Zappos- after finding Zappos, I buy shoes nowhere else- they cannot be beat for selection and customer service.

Very tough - The good: I've had these boots for about 6 months now, and I come home straight from work or from out doing stuff in the mud and they polish up good as new. Since I've owned them, I've worn them nearly every day (excluding days off, where I don't even wear shoes). All the tread is still there, and the only problems I've had with the leather have been minor scratches due to me dropping something heavy (and sharp) onto my toe. The steel toe is non-safety rated, but I have yet to drop ANYTHING onto my foot that these haven't held up to. The bad: Very heavy if you're used to wearing something like Chuck Taylor's for 5 years straight, and the sole is very large and extends past the toe and behind the heel of your foot quite a lot. Also, they take about 3 weeks to a month to break in, and during that time the leather is very stiff (walking up and down stairs for the first month in these was a hazard). All in all, if you can put up with the comfort issues that come with wearing these for a month of breaking in, they're definitely worth it.

Best Rugged Boot - This is hands down the nicest, most durable, steel toe, non-safety boot that I have ever bought! I recommend putting a sole in though, but other than that, it’s worth every dollar... also, they have the potential to be very reliable combat/fighting effective boots. Will last you very long.

Great Boot Even Better Shipping - Great Boot! I read some reviews and these definitely run a little big. I ordered a US 10 even though I wear a 10.5-11 and they fit just how they should. Best part is I ordered these pair at 3:30pm and they were waiting on my doorstep when I got home from around 3:00pm the next day! Excellent Shipping, Price and Service!

The best DM boots ever! They are the best ones that I've ever had. You can tell by the way that they're made and the break in process that they will last for a long time. They are a bit heavy on the feet, so they take a bit of getting used to. I put some insoles in, and now that they're broken in, they feel great.

Awesome Boots! This is only my 2nd pr of DM because they last forever. Believe it or not, I wore my last ones 6 years and I wore them a lot. For me, these particular Docs ran a size larger than my normal size but I reordered on Thursday evening and received them the next day. Zappos has extraordinary service and I will continue to order from them in the future! The boots are comfortable and look great.

Awesome boot! The Docs are VERY well made and display the classic Docs look. I like the steel toes because I think the toes keep a better shape in the toe region as opposed to caving in slightly a year or so down the line. They bring me back to the early 90s grunge era of flannel shirts, loud music, and... well... Doc Martens. I read a review stating that they felt a full size smaller than marked, but I would have to disagree. I took this advice and had to return them. Fortunately, Zappos has PHENOMENAL customer service. I was losing hope in all service industries at that point and online commerce... but the Zappos customer service agent was professional, courteous, and had my shoes to me lightning quick!

First DM boots - After reading numerous reviews here on various DM boots, I made the plunge and bought these. I now want more DM boots. They do take a little breaking in, are very stiff at first, but within a couple of wears (double socks!), they are almost squeak free and are comfortable to wear. They are a bit difficult to get on with all the lacing, but I'm very pleased with my purchase. I ordered at 4:35 on Thursday, they were at their destination by Friday at noon. I was impressed! I wear a 6.5 usually, but these size 4s fit perfectly.

Run large, order down a size - Second pair of these great boots and I expect this pair to last the many years that the first did. They do run large though and I had to order a full size smaller than normal. And they are a bit stiff for a while until you break them in.

Very Nice - I didn’t mean to get the steel toe boot, but it’s ok. They still look good and are very comfortable. Only took about one week to get the boot worn in. I also got my shoes the very next day. Always nice, I will definitely shop here again.

Excellent boot - I bought my pair of these boots and they were so comfortable and lasted me 7 years. I recommend it to Doc Martens lovers.

A devoted Dr. Marten wearer - I've been wearing Dr. Martens for years now because I love how comfortable they are, particularly for walking. I've worn several different styles and have loved them all. That said the 8761 Series is now my Dr. Marten boot. They required almost no break in time, which is new for their boots in my experience, but probably most important is the fit. I have narrow feet and have trouble fitting shoes satisfactorily. These boots feel like they were made for my feet. A quick note about sizing: I give them perfect fitting marks all around. I think this might hold true if you have narrow feet as well. I can't speak for others. If you want a comfortable rugged boot, this is it.