Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 1460 Nappa Leather Lace Up Boots

These fit right to size. The leather is very thin, so they would not be a warm winter boot. They are not lined, just leather, so my socks stick which is a bit weird. But, they feel great, very very comfortable, I love them.

First of all, there's nothing red - cherry or otherwise - about the misnamed Cherry Red Acadia. Make no mistake: they're brown. But that's in absolutely no way the greatest offense of these boots. They basically feel like plastic - I mean, I took them out and as soon as my hand made contact with the first boot I thought, is this some kind of joke? For $140, these boots are outrageously overpriced. The feel and look like something you'd pick up at Payless for a good $100 LESS. The only redeeming "quality" is that the soles are rugged and sturdy; without that, the boots would basically be light as air. If you've never bought Dr. Martens - or Docs - before, then maybe you'll enjoy these. But as someone who grew up in the 90s and broke in a pair proudly purchased on Carnaby Street in London, these are laughably poor imitations of what Docs used to be like. The pair I had was nearly indestructible; the boots I unpacked today already had scratches on them even though they're brand new, and the tongue was almost paper-thin. All and all, I'm completely dismayed at the poor quality of what Dr. Martens apparently now makes and sells - a far cry from the boots we all loved and wore to within an inch of their lives in past decades. Needless to say, these are going back.

I’ve been wanting a pair of the 1460 Dr. Martens for a while and I finally decided on the 1460 W in Black Nappa leather. I’ve had a few pairs of the canvas Dr. Martens boots but these were my first classic leather pair. I immediately fell in love as soon as I pulled them out of the box (kudos for Zappos for super fast shipping!). I did take me a minute to get used to them since the sole is a lot thicker and larger than I’m used to, but that’s why I bought them. I find they’re pretty true to size. I usually wear a 7.5/8 and I ordered the 8 (UK 6) since there are no half sizes. They aren’t loose but have enough room for thick boot socks. And they will take time to break it. They were tight around the top of my foot where the laces begin and I got a blister on my heel. But three weeks in (wearing for an hour or few a day) and they are perfect. The leather is soft and they’ve formed to my foot. I will still need insoles for my plantar fasciitis in one foot but super comfortable other than that. Definitely worth the money. I’ve only had them a few weeks but it’s a quality boot and I can see them lasting for years and I wear boots daily.

Fantastic boots. These were immediately comfortable and did not require any breaking-in period at all. Soft leather, excellent style.

I just got these in the mail and love them! They do need to be broken in and get that great worn look, but other than that I am happy. One of the things I was worried about when I ordered them was that they would look big and bulky. But they really don't. It's actually rather narrow. Maybe from the side it is a big bigger but looking down at them, they are super slim. The Floral etched in adds a cool girlie factor, which I really like. I am hoping to order the full on floral printed ones for Christmas. And I will probably try a size 9. I had to order a 10 in these, because that was all that was left--and I wear 10 in boots usually. They are only a tiny bit big, but will fit great with socks.

Oh. My. God. These boots are just so beautiful. I've just (just as in, literally five minutes ago) received them and they are just so full of oomph. :) I love them already. They feel perfectly comfortable and, though at first sight they seem a little fragile, the feeling's gone the moment you slip 'em on. They are perfect, and perfectly true to the web description. If you are looking for classic Dr. Martens, this is clearly the way to go. :)

These boots are ROCKIN'!!! Love the easy transaction and fast shipping! Customer service was great and very willing to assist in every way! I have worn my boots once and received 5 compliments all day! The down side, I actually thought they would be gold gold; they're more like a mirror yellow like the mustard color! That's okay though, I happen to like to yellow color in mirror. PERFECT!!!!!

I absolutely love these pair of Dr. Martens. I was a bit concerned, at first, about the "bulk-iness" or size of the boots, but when I tried them on upon receiving them, they looked exactly how I wanted, not too bulky, but still has a bulky bold look. I usually wear a US size 6 or 5 1/2, and I got the UK size 4 and they fit perfectly. The Nappa color is a great soft matte black color and matches with just about every outfit.

I got the victorian flowers pattern. I love these shoes!!! They were hell to break in, but now that they are they are very comfortable. It took me about two weeks to stretch them enough to wear them and then a few days of walking around to get them comfortable. I have really high arches and kind of wide feet, so your experience might be different. (My trick for stretching them was to put an old jar of bare minerals powder under the tightest part- it's the perfect size to stretch the arch and it won't compact like newspaper.) The shoes fit everywhere except the bottom of the tongue, and it was *really* tight there. I was worried I would have to return them, but it all worked out! I was a little concerned about the quality of the material since they weren't leather, but the canvas is really thick and the pattern is dope. I've gotten a ton of compliments! These shoes are great for cold, snowy weather. We don't mess around with the snow in Buffalo, and these keep my feet warm and dry. My only complaint is that the heel is really wide. My feet run between medium and wide width, and the heel is still really loose. The lacing helps keep my feet in place, but my heels still slip around a bit. If you've got narrow feet, these might be too big for you. I should also say don't look to my review for arch support. I haven't found a shoe yet with arch support high enough for my feet, so I'm not a reliable source for that.

I usually wear 8.5 in US sizes. I originally bought size 9 and they were tooo big even when I put them on with very thick socks. I returned them and ordered the size 8 instead and unfortunately they were tooo small even with thin socks. My feet went numb after few minutes of having them on. The leather is so tough and I am not sure it is because they are the patent leather or if they are all made that way. Sadly returning them even though I love the style.

When I opened the Zappos box, the first thing I saw was a plain cardboard box that held the shoes with a note stating that the original box was damaged in transit- this felt a little off, but I figured it could happen. What really concerned me was that the stitching around the sole was not neat, and the material just didn’t feel right. I did a little research and found that all Dr. Martens should come with a spare pair of laces (definitely didn’t), and I should be able to compare the serial code with the inspection tag (again, nope). Sorry Zappos- but I’m not keeping a pair of shoes I can’t verify are actually made by the manufacturer.

I used to have Docs back in the 90s when I was about 10 years old, so I couldn’t remember how they fit.. I just remember that I LOVED my Docs... fast forward to 2021.... I decided to order the 1460W since I know that unisex 1460’s run too big for women...I went with the Napa Leather since it is softer and easier to break into. I am a size 8.5-9, depending on the shoe. Typically I wear 8.5s in sperry’s, sandals and flip flops, but 9’s in most of my Nikes, and I get a 9 in my UGGs and Timberlands and other boots so I can wear thicker socks on very cold days. I ordered these boots in an 8 and 9. I wore both pairs for an hour each. I had a thick sock on one foot and a thin sock on the other. I was torn with which size to keep... the size US8 fit very true to the size and shape of my foot. The only issue is that the 8 aggravated my Achilles’ tendon. The positioning of my heel on the boot was pressing on my Achilles’. I have had three knee surgeries, one being a total ACL reconstruction, and the last thing I need is Achilles pain to aggravate my hamstrings and my knee. I can tell that if I wear these boots enough that they will break and the Achilles’ pain could diminish, but I don’t want to take chances. The 9 was slightly big on my foot. Not super huge, it big enough for me have concerns of stretching out overtime .. HOWEVER, the 9 had a more out of the box comfortable feel.. I had no Achilles pain at all.. the 9 felt great with the thick socks too. One major thing that I can tell you all about the difference between keeping your true size and going down a size is the ability to spread your toes. I know with athletic shoes, it’s always good to have a shoe where you can comfortably spread your toes. With the 8’s I could hardly spread my toes. With the 9s, I could spread them significantly. If these boots came in an 8.5, they would have been PERFECT AND IDEAL.....So, I decided to keep the 9’s. I know in the long run my feet and my back, knees and hips will thank me. I have a degree in exercise physiology and one important thing that I learned is that one of the major contributors to back, knee and hip pain and injuries are ill fitted shoes.

Purchased these for my wife who was lamenting the loss of her Docs from high school/college years ago. She wears an 8-8.5 running shoe and originally purchased the women's 8 which proved too big, so switched to the 7 and it fits perfect. Just wish Docs would venture into 1/2 sizing at some point, but the shoes fit her great now and she's stoked.

If you know Doc's then you have already mastered that you should always order one size down. I'm always, always, always an 8 but in Doc's a 7 every time. These were an unnecessary impulse purchase I thought I would regret but that is not the case. These are absolutely adorable! The choice of laces make them even more versatile. Charming, chic, trendy!

Let me start by saying that this is my first pair of docs and probably my favorite shoe/boot purchase this year. I LOVE these boots. As to comfort, there are numerous articles on the internet about docs needing a period of breaking in before they are comfortable. I did NOT have that issue and wore them in total comfort right out of the box. However, I bought the 1460 Napa leather and I've heard that this is more comfortable than the smooth, so maybe that's why I had no issue?? As to size, I think these boots run big. I am a true size 8 in shoes, almost without exception, and actually wear an 8.5 in my running sneakers. I have a normal width foot, not wide. In these boots, I originally bought the Size 6 (US size 8 equivalent). While I could have kept these, they were sloppy, gave me clown feet, and my heel slipped with every step. Honestly, they were just too big. I tried the size 5 (US size 7) and they fit perfectly. I wore them for hours on day one with no problems and love them! So my recommendation to everyone is to try either your true size (especially if your foot is wide) or one size smaller (if your foot is medium or narrow). If you are a half size, size down. So if you normally wear an 8.5, try the 8.0 US equivalent.

I had talked myself out of buying these boots for so long. I read so many horror stories and watched videos about breaking these boots in and the pain involved...everything from blisters to bruises and the like. I kept researching and researching and one day, I just said to myself "I'm buying them". I knew I would be able to easily return them if they didn't work out. As for size, I am usually an 8 in UGG's and a 9 in Nike athletic shoes...I went with the size 8 in black nappa. These boots are beauuuutiful. Best of all, I was pleasantly surprised....I had no issues at all breaking these babies in and they fit beautifully right out of the box. The hardest part I had was lacing up the top eyelet...it hurt a little bit around my calf but it wasn't a deal breaker in the least. Best of all - no band aids or inner soles required! Maybe I am just one of the lucky ones...or maybe it's the nappa leather itself that breaks in easier than the other alternatives like the patent leather. So glad I finally took the plunge and chose the 1460 W....no regrets!

I was a bit apprehensive about buying a pair of Doc Martens online. Since Zappos has a great return policy I figured I'd give it a shot. The first size that I got was a size 7 because everything I read said to go down to size, even though I was a seven and a half. I had to return those because they were just a bit too small. I returned them for a size 8 and they fit absolutely perfect right out of the box. I'm surprised that the width fits me because I have very wide feet. I have worn these now two days straight, and the only issue that I have is where the tongue hits at the ankle, right where the Foot & Leg start. It will take some time to get these broken in, but overall they feel fantastic! Believe it or not, I have plantar fasciitis, and these shoes are not giving me any problems whatsoever. This review will be updated once my boots are broken in.

My daughter attends college in a tiny remote godforsaken northern town where winter never ends. Her poor feet have been freezing thanks to the the unforgiving cold and snow. She needed something that can handle the snowdrifts and ice. She asked me to buy these for her. Requested these specific boots by name; apparently they are the boot to get these days. Well, they seem practical enough for the season, so why not. But how to purchase shoes for someone hundreds of miles away? Zappos to the rescue. I ordered her size and they arrived the next day. She says they are a perfect fit and look awesome. What more can I ask for? Both dad and daughter are happy.

These (purple) Doc Martens are my first ones ever. I've tried other models on before, and was surprised, that this style (1460W) doesn't have that common Dr Martens seam problem - where the seam digs into flesh between the shoe's tongue and the shoe body, which hurts like hell even when just trying the shoe. Also, having ordered this pair blindly (they don't carry this model in our country) as I've loved the colour, I was afraid the shoes will be too wide for my narrow/average feet - as I was absolutely sure W stands for WIDE, and there's no website that clarifies that in the whole wide internet!!! :D Thank you thank you, the reviewers who've explained that W stands for Womens'. My foot length is 24,4mm, I always wear EU39 in Converse and Timberland. I chose US8/UK6/EU39 in these and they fit just right. The Pascal MET model in Silver, that I've also received in identical size, actually fit like they're a whole size too small for me - I could barely take a few steps in them. I have sensitive feet - they start going numb in 5 minutes, if the shoe is tight in any place. This happened with 1460W pair as well - it's a bit tight in the sides of the upper curve of the foot, however I'm sure it'll fix itself after a couple of wears or my "rite of wearing in". PRO TIP: How I usually wear in my all thick/stiff leather shoes: I pour some vodka on thick socks, put socks on, then put on the shoes and walk around/sit in them (with wet feet inside the boots) at home for a couple of hours. It does nothing at all to the feet, but any leather shoes usually become perfectly molded to my feet after just one time of doing this! And since vodka evaporates quickly, the shoes will be dry and ready to wear in a couple of hours.

I'm a women's size US 8W, and I ordered the black nappa leather boots in a size UK 6/women's US 8. When I first put them on, I felt a lot of pressure on my instep. I have high arches as well as wide feet, so I was sure that these boots were just not for me. I submitted a return request, printed out my shipping label, taped up the box, and then had a moment of self-doubt. I put these back on my feet, pain and all, and tightly laced up my boots to the top. Lacing it tightly against my ankle took off a lot of the pressure from the tops of my feet, making them way more bearable until they break in! I'm so glad I tried them on a second time. The women's 1460's are much slimmer fit than my last pair of Docs. I had a pair of unisex 1460's (also size UK 6/women's US 8) for five years, and I wore them until they fell apart - tread on the soles worn smooth, holes and scuffs all over the leather. I walk a lot, and I punish all of my shoes. I thought the unisex 1460's looked huge and clownish on my already wide feet, but they were supportive and roomy, so I decided to keep them. This time around, I was ready to try something a bit more sophisticated. The fit of the women's 1460's boots is definitely way slimmer, and I don't have the wiggle room to add an insole for arch support just yet. That said, I love the style and I can't wait to break them in fully. I can already tell the nappa leather in these boots is softer and more forgiving than the smooth leather on the unisex 1460's. Since I plan on being kinder to this pair of boots than my last, I just ordered the Wonder Balsam to prevent the kind of cracking I got in the smooth leather of the unisex 1460's. If you have a wide foot or high arches, don't fret! Just lace these all the way up, wear thick socks, and power through the break-in period. You can do it! It's so worth it!

The Doc Martens are awesome! They are easy to break in and they look great on. They do run big though: normally I wear an 8 1/2 and since I heard they ran big, I ordered an 8. Well the 8 is little big. Half sizes would be great. Overall though they are great boots - even guys comment on how cool they are on.

These shoes are amazing. I just don't want to take them off! They fit great, i got a us size 10 and have a little room in them, but nonetheless they are comfy. This is a great shoes and Zappos has great service!

Normally my docs are 1 size smaller (woman's 9 and I usually wear a 10), these I ordered for woman's 10 and they fit great. At least with Zappos it isn't a pain to change if you guess wrong. Comfortable, sturdy. Have to mess with all the laces to get them on and off. I wanted leather boots for riding a motorcycle that weren't steel toes and I wasn't ready for ugly racing style boots so these are perfect because I can be comfortable walking around in them too.