Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 1460 Patent Leather Lace Up Boots

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!

Still breaking them in, but so far good. Love the color. I usually wear a 9 1/2 shoe but always take a 6 in Dr. Martens. The 6 fits perfectly.

Love my new docs!

These are some of the best Docs I've ever owned. In addition to being well-made, durable, and comfortable, they are beautiful. I receive compliments every time I wear them. Wore them all over Europe over the holidays, and they were the only footwear I took. Perfect.

The fit, size and width were all absolutely perfect. I have to order these in a size bigger than my normal shoe size due to bunions and I had 2 surgeries. I usually have to get shoes that are not as hip!! I am really having fun with this brand. I bought 3 pairs of shoes this week, all docs because of the fit and size...5 stars!!!

I have terrible feet and have even had surgeries. these shoes are great for me. I get them a size larger and they are perfect!!! Plus, I am in style!Because they are patent leather,I think they are dresser which is a plus. I am so pleased with my purchase. a great look and comfort.

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.

The boots that are referred to as "purple," are actually a beautiful smoky soft violet shade.. really beautiful, and unusually comfortable during a first wearing. I do wish Dr Martens would do half sizes, but I am in the lucky group that the size 8 is a roomy enough size that I don' t need a 9 which would tend to run big. I recommend thick socks! I would like to see this boot in a platform style.

Great fit. True to size. Awesome material

I ordered the Patent Lamper in a size 8. I have very narrow feet, but wear a true 9 in most shoes (Vans, Nike Fly Knit, and pretty much every type of open toed heel). I have seen the unisex 1460 in person and noted that the size 9 looked at least two sizes too big for my feet. I went with the size 8 after hearing that they would stretch and they fit perfectly. Love the shine to the boots and can't wait to see to what they look like once they've been worn in. Wearing very thin summer socks I was able to wear them straight out of the box and they were super comfortable.

It's always a happy day when I get a new pair o' Docs! And soooo glad Doc Martens has purple boots again, since it's my favorite. It's not a bright purple, so they're fine to wear into work as well. I wear ladies size 9, and these were just about right. They feel a little stiff right out of the box, but I figure that will ease up as I wear them, which I plan to do all day today. There's nothing better than a pair of Docs for Seattle's muddy weather.

this return is based only on size. too big. I was able to get the size needed.

I don’t normally write reviews, but I felt compelled to leave a stellar review for these boots. I ordered these on a whim before a trip to Denver thinking they would be cute but also functional in the cold, icy weather. I had read numerous horror stories of the extensive break in period (i.e. blisters and bleeding), but thought “what the heck? I’ve got room in my suitcase for a backup pair of boots just in case.” I was so pleasantly surprised at how comfortable these were straight out of the box. Literally had no break in period to speak of. I wore these all weekend in Denver walking 3-4 miles per day around town and had no discomfort WHAT-SO-EVER! My feet stayed dry, warm and blister free the whole weekend! Plus they paired with every outfit I packed…from jeans to leggings – dressy and casual. If you are on the fence about ordering these, do it! You will not regret it. I am a true size 10 and ordered these in a UK8/US10 and they fit perfectly. I wouldn’t recommend sizing down as other reviewers have said. And even on my large foot, these didn’t look like clown shoes. I think the women’s cut is more narrow and flattering for a larger foot.

I bought these for my daughter and she LOVES them. I had a pair just like them when i was younger. They are awesome.

This is my first pair of Docs! They were popular when I was in high school but I never owned any. They seemed so big & clunky. These are fabulous. I ordered the dark purple, very cool and quite subtle. Definitely a "heavy" shoe but not clunky. I have a narrow foot and am normally a 7.5/8. I ordered the size 5 and they are perfect. Definitely stiff at first, they do need to be broken in. But I can tell they're going to be comfortable!

I've worn Docs since the early 90s, and I agree with others that the quality is not what it used to be - and quality control is even worse. I used to be able to order a UK5/US7 in any style, and knew it would fit, and knew the shoe would be made correctly. Now there are issues like: sometimes a UK5 is huge and I need to reorder a UK4. (there is no way I'm a US6). Sometimes it fits great, and you order a second color in the same style, yet the second color fits too big/small. Sometimes the shoes have a flaw - stitching errors or hard lumps in the footbed. None of this used to happen. But all that said, if you manage to find a good pair, they are still better than many shoes out there today. It just takes a lot more effort than it used to. In terms of sizing, start with your normal size for anything Women's or Pascal. Go down a size for anything unisex.

They’re gorgeous!!!! I love them!

I love them- i heard doc martens had to be broken in. I planned on wearing them at home a little at a time but these were comfortable as soon as i put them on. And they look great!!

Bought for girl friendShe is thrilled with them

Comfortable right out of the box, even though the leather is still stiff, which I feel especially around the ankles. But I’m confident they will break in well. They feel slightly large, but since I bought them for the colder months this is fine - l’ll plan to wear them with thicker socks. The color is beautiful!

The boots are a bit stiff and i presume they run small as many size fives are too big for me- the foot part is very comfortable but as i first noted the top part of the boots is stiff. Hopefully it will soften up.

If anyone is going to wear the boots for the first time, I recommend wearing mini crew socks because the boots can cause discomfort and blisters if ankle socks are being used.

My daughter loves these! She did say they required a bit of breaking in, but that it didn't take long. The color is very unique. Almost more of a dark copper than red, but really pretty. On a side note, I have to say that Zappos has the most amazing customer service. There was a mix up on the boots we first received, but one phone call to customer service solved it. They were so friendly and polite, and had the new boots to us within two days. I will continue to order from Zappos. They never disappoint!

I wear an 8.5. Ordered the 8 fit perfect with room. Beautiful color.