Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Vintage 1461 Made In England

These shoes take longer to break in than is believable. I'm a month into the process and I still can't wear them 2 days in a row, but every day they get better. They look marvelous and my legs feel good at the end of a day on my feet. Plan a long break in period. They are worth it.

I've been wearing Docs for twenty-five years and the quality dropped disastrously when production moved. These Vintage 1461s, though, feel like the real thing and look ever so much better.

One of the best shoes ever made. I had owned the current 1461 model and liked it so much I wear it at work and at home all the time. Much more then any other shoe. Like everyone who has given these a chance after they've bought them, it takes a short period of time to work them in and soften up the leather. You will get a little heel burn if you wear them too much right away. But, once they've worn in they seem like they mold to your feet to create your own personal shoe. Now getting to this model, the vintage 1461. I received the shoes yesterday after I got off work and noticed that they are a little bit narrower then my other ones, which I liked a lot. I do think they should of stuck to that shape with their current model then to change it. Always thought they were a little bit clunky/chunky. Really other than that I didn't notice too much difference other then the quality seemed a bit better I guess. However, when I tried them on and walked around in my house I noticed a really annoying squeak within the right shoe. Something I didn't want to settle with for the price. I decided to call Zappos customer service and asked to exchange them with a different pair. The girl on the other end was extremely nice and helpful and sent out another pair on the spot with next day shipping. When I went home for lunch today I was flabbergasted to see that the new pair was at the door. Amazing service and speed!!! Thanks Zappos a lot and hopefully I won't get that same defect in this pair. Overall with the shoes, I would say if your picky and want a narrower and better made 1461 go with these, if your not too picky go with the 1461 regulars. Both are very high quality foot wear and will stand the test of time.

Deciding between this and 1461 W? I was trying to decide between this shoe an the 1461 W in Cherry Red. The quality of the leather was noticeably better in this version (and hence noticeably stiffer). I would have a hard time saying which I preffered in terms of style. The color is slightly lighter on this one. I got this one because I have arch supporting insoles, and they fit into this pair better.

One of the best shoes ever!!! A classic, original, and an overall amazing shoe. I can confidently say you won't find a better work shoe (unless you're looking for steel toe and are doing serious construction work). Great for people that are on their feet all day and the classic look of the 1461 is great looking. The only slight quip about them is that when you first start wearing them you might get a heel burn/blister, which other reviewers have mentioned, but that will fade shortly and after that the leather will soften and create a very nice fit for your foot. I have seen the made in England 1461's and seriously people are making too big of a deal about it. These do the job just fine. A really great shoe and I'm glad they still make them.

Ol' Whats 'is name - I wanted a dressy shoe that had some "attitude", and comfortable enough to wear 14 hours at a time. These fit the role perfect! My first "Doc's", but not my last.

Longest lasting shoe - After staining the yellow stitching and the sole black, this shoe works for dress and walking. My last pair lasted for four years of heavy use and still looks presentable.

Best shoes in the world ! I first saw DR Martin shoes in England. That is when I my love for this product started over 35 years ago. I still have the brown oxfords. I have three other pairs. I find I can walk longer, better balance, no leg pain and they are smart looking. I have M.S. and my DR Martins are important to my every day tasks. Gotta love them.

Chinese are Fine-ese by me - I have read a lot about people's quality concerns now that the shoes are manufactured in China. I've found my recent pair of 1461 oxfords to be the same old wonderfully made and tough as hell shoes. Sure the leather is a bit stiff in week one, but you come to expect that from Docs. I used to get the 1461 original boots and cut off the top two eyelets, making them essentially chukka boots. Never owned a pair of oxfords before and I am really glad I have them now as they are perfect for work, but also great with jeans. Then again, I'm likely to wear them with shorts in the summer as well. Rock On!

Worth the Wait - I bought my first pair of Doc Marten's 1461s from Zappos about four years ago. I recall that just prior to buying them I read a review that stated that they are a bit hard to break in. They were, but the short period of time to break them in is well worth it. I wear them mostly on the weekends. They are great for casual activities or just kickin' around. They are without a doubt the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. Four years later and about the only thing you would notice about them is that the heels are wearing down. That's why I just ordered another pair. One word of caution. I broke in my shoes by walking around Baltimore's Inner Harbor for about six hours. Big mistake. To be honest, my feet hurt that night. Break them in slowly and you'll be back online ordering more from Zappos in a couple of years. You're gonna love 'em.

New shoes - Great shoes. But Dr. Martens did not stick to their normal sizing schedule. Meaning, yes they use the UK sizing chart, but they also don't do half sizes. This time though...they changed it again. Buyer beware on these shoes that you might have to return them.

Long lasting - I bought these when they were the "Originals" back in 1993. They were discontinued I guess... Anyway, I still have them, and wear them often; granted they've lost a bit of the soles, and there is a slight tear in the left heel, but come on!!!! They're 15 years old!

2nd pair - I work in these shoes and love them. I am on my feet walking, running, standing 8 hours a day 40 or more hours a week. These shoes are great.

Really nice shoes - I bought these shoes because I heard they were very durable and would last a long time. I had gone through several pairs of cheap shoes in the last year and wanted something that would last. So far I'm really impressed. These shoes are really well made. They're really nice looking too. The first week was pretty rough. After a few days of agony I started putting shoe trees in them at night to try and stretch them out. That made big difference. Now they're really comfortable. I have no doubt these will last me a long time! Zappos did a good job. I ordered on a Saturday, they shipped on Monday and I had them on Wednesday.

Best work shoe ever! I bought these shoes years ago. It's only flaw is that it last forrrevveeerrrr. Great quality and perfect for service industry. It did take a little time to break it in, but worth it.

Black greasy in my opinion are the best looking Docs - I must say I love the look of this shoe more than other Docs. I'm a waitress and wear these for work and no shoe I've tried has a sole that lasts without eventually cracking EXCEPT Docs. I did feel the back of this shoe on my Achilles heel and decided to wear them for just a few hours at a time, they aren't quite as comfortable as my 8B65 men's shoe (which needed no breaking in), but the look is much more to my liking. So I'll keep giving my feet small doses until they are broken in. I have no doubts of comfort after the break in and I still feel so "hip" in these even though I wore these back in the 90's. The black greasy isn't as shiny looking as the photo, looks more like a nubuck suede but very black, a truly BEAUTIFUL finish!

Good Shoes, but... I know these are good shoes. I had two pairs before and each lasted over five years. BUT, the Chinese made ones are a smaller fit than the English made ones. I wear a US11 and with the English made ones, UK9/US10. But with the Chinese made ones I will need UK10/US11. Also, I think the Smooth Black with no lug soles is better for business casual and dressy attire. I only buy from Zappos, they're the best.