Customer Reviews Dockers Shelter Plain Toe

I use these shoes with business-casual work clothes (khaki pants, dress shirt). This is actually my second pair of this model. These are nearly perfect shoes for this purpose. Previously I used Doc Martin oxfords, so I will compare the two a lot. Points to be aware of (good and bad): The leather is robust and pliable. Double-stitching everywhere. Looks good but also is scuff-resistant. Can be touched up with mink oil if required. No ugly bright stitching, like Doc Martins have. The sole lasts pretty well and also grips well. Not as good as Doc Martins in either way, but pretty good. It is also not too heavy and it's pretty flexible. In those ways it is better than Doc Martins. It cushions about the same amount. It is more comfortable than a typical dress shoe by a large margin, but it is no running shoe. It has better arch support than many shoes of this type. Doc Martins have essentially none. The interior bottom is leather from heel to midfoot and some kind of cloth after that. The insole is pretty firmly glued down so I would be hesitant to pull it out and replace or supplement it. It is pretty good, though. The interior sides are cloth-lined, which is a negative because that tends to wear out more quickly than plain leather. It was not actually a problem with my last pair, thankfully, but I still do not like it. Interior heel is a rough leather. Suede or something. It grips your sock. This is definitely a minus in my book. The interior heel is the location my last pair wore out and the cause was this surface. It causes unnecessary friction. It is better to have smooth leather on the interior heel so you can move a little without causing friction and wear internally. Having said that, your foot does not slip out easily, which some people probably like. I wish the back of the shoe came up a little higher and was solid, smooth leather. The laces on this pair are a little better than my last, but still have a tendency to untie a little easily. I am probably going to replace them with some waxier ones. I normally wear a 9½ in shoes that do not break in, like running shoes. In this shoe I buy an 8½. I can only wear it a few hours the first day. Any more would give me a blister. But a few days in it conforms perfectly to my foot. Leather shoes can grow over time so it is much better to buy small. Few things are worse than a shoe that starts fitting poorly over time. I am pretty sure my past pair was marketed as being waterproof but this one is not. The two pair of shoes look identical, so I am not sure what changed. Maybe I am misremembering? The picture is fairly accurate. The color is just a hair less red and more brown. And once they get creases across the top they look much better. These are truly a timeless style. When I am an old man shoes will still look like this and be nice. No weird euro-cuts and distracting patterns or colors for me. Simple, nondescript, attractive. The price on these shoes is excellent for the quality. Basically all their peers cost more I really do not understand what drives the cost difference, but I am happy to take advantage of them. I wore my last pair every day for several years during a time I commuted on foot and walked basically everywhere. I put a lot of miles on these and was pretty happy with them. They did well in snow, ice, rain, and summer heat. They were weakest in the summer heat because they do not breathe all that well and I have sweaty feet. I blame the cloth and padding on the inside. In an unpadded leather shoe air comes in and out as you walk a little more than it does when there is padding around, even a little. I walk far less now, so they will last much longer than my last pair did. Anyway I feel like I could give the designers a few tips, but overall they look better than Doc Martins and they feel better for the most part. They last well enough and are very cost effective. Good basic shoe for someone not looking to make some kind of statement with their shoe.

I bought these shoes twice. They're excellent. Can be worn with slacks or jeans, and doesn't have all that fancy crap on other shoes. The soles will wear out before anything else.

These shoes felt great from the first time I put them on. Looks great as a dressy, casual shoe.

Very well made and stylish my husband uses them for work and is impressed with the comfort and durability.

Great fit. Comfortable. Great value.

I love Zappos they are efficient, professional and all around excellent company. They know their business! Very pleased.

Good fit, shoes are a real good value, like them a lot, and Zappos rocks!

I bought these shoes for my husband since he's on his feet all day and he needed a pair that can withstand the test of time. He loves them, I rock! My husband is a size 13 wide which makes getting shoes quite a challenge. I highly recommend these for comfort as well as for style. These are great shoes for corporate casual attire.

What excellent service! Ordered the shoes on a Saturday and they arrived Monday afternoon. Exactly what I ordered and faster than I could have expected.

I can not get these shoes in the wide size I need even from the factory. Zappos is a foot saver, mood improving, put them on out of the box and walk a thousand mile miracle.

Perfect shoe for the orthotics wearer. Snug fit, with a lot of support and style. Great for business or business casual attire.

The shows are good but Zappos is great! I have used Zappos for years and they have never let me down. They make shoe shopping bearable.

Shoes arrived on time and lived up to my expectations. Sales help was great.

I wear these nearly every day to work, and love them. They're a comfortable, casual shoe that's dressy enough for the office. When the soles start to wear out I buy another pair from Zappos...I think I'm on my 3rd or 4th pair now!

These are my favorite shoes. I'm on my third pair. I just wish the soles would last longer.

Great shoes at a great price! Plus, Zappos is the best company that I've ever ordered from. I placed my order late on a Saturday night and requested regular shipping, and the shoes arrived at my house on Monday (two days later). Simply awesome!

You guys when it comes to service you rock! I was so impressed on how fast and smooth my dealings with Zappos went. I had bought a pair of shoes for my husband Xmas, he liked it but did not fit well so send it back without a hassle and got his new pair and he is so pleased with it. Good job and you now have a loyal customer.

This is the second pair of these shoes I've owned. They are great whether in a business casual setting or wearing jeans. I own both the black and brown pairs of shoes.

Great shoe, fits to its size. My husband loved this gift. I would recommend it.

This is my 3rd pair of these comfortable and well-built shoes. I'll be back for a 4th in a year or so!

Very comfortable, durable and long lasting - very weatherproof. Good business casual work shoes.

The shoes fit very well and are comfortable for working in. I am on my feet 9 hours straight. The price was as advertised and shipping was even faster than promised.

Best shoe ever. I served a church mission and used them forever. Awesome shoes!

I bought these shoes for my husband. He\'s always liked Dockers shoes, and these were true to form. They fit perfectly and were very comfortable straight out of the box. He likes these so much, I\'m buying him the same shoe in black also.