Doc Martens?
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I am looking to invest in a good pair of boots that I can actually wear in the winter. I'm thinking of getting a pair of Doc Martens.. do you know if they make winter boots? I'm talking about Canadian winters... snow and all. Even if they are not really thick but waterproof, I can handle that because the tread on them are great. Which would you recommend?
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Annya M.
NEW YORK,
Uganda
75 posts
Member since: 06/08/2011
Basically all leather docs I've seen would be great in snow. And not to mention mine have survived 30 years without a stitch missing
posted Oct 13, 2011
Madeline M.
NEBRASKA,
United States
110 posts
Member since: 09/18/2011
If you're looking for something sturdy, docs are the way to go.
posted Oct 13, 2011
Elle E.
Russian Federation
637 posts
Member since: 11/21/2010
Bit dowdy for my liking. :(
posted Oct 13, 2011
Michelle P.
Norway
140 posts
OG since: 03/03/2010
I have had my Doc Martens for almost 5 years, I mainly use them in the winter. It gets pretty cold and snowy here in Norway, less than minus 20 degrees, and they keep me warm (though, you should probably wear some thicker socks).
It's this pair, they look pretty good after 5 years in snow and water:
lookbook.nu/look/2530841-red-as-blood-and-white-as-bone
posted Oct 13, 2011
Sascha E.
HERE,
United Kingdom
439 posts
OG since: 08/15/2009
get leather ones not the silly patent ones cos' they're horrible in the snow!!!
posted Oct 13, 2011
Aurora ..
ONTARIO,
Canada
3763 posts
OG since: 07/21/2009
docs aren't winter boots. you have to clean them all the time from salt and the treads are not good for snow- they tend to get packed snow in them very easily and then its like having no tread, they don't work well on ice either. they're pretty good when there isn't much snow but I don't wear mine when theres 4 feet of snow.
but they do take wear pretty well and if you put winter insoles in them and have on warm socks your feet will feel pretty nice.
posted Oct 13, 2011
Babs R.
LUZERN,
Switzerland
1 posts
Member since: 09/14/2011
I think about Docs for the winter too :)
and we never now if we don't were it..
on saturday I get my first pair of these :D
some here say they are good and other here say they are bad..
I live in Switzerland and snow is every winter diffrent..
next summer I know more..^^
posted Oct 13, 2011
Sara À.
HAMBURG/ PORTO,
Germany
39 posts
Member since: 09/14/2011
I really recommend the 1B60 20 eye docs.
Most people have the shorter ones, but the high ones are a lot cooler, it you ask me. ;)
They might look a bit agressive or punk-like, but if you combine them right, they go with almost any look.
lookbook.nu/look/2549477-None-has-the-right-to-judge-my-soul-but-me
posted Oct 13, 2011
Marie-Louise B.
ODENSE,
Denmark
46 posts
Member since: 04/24/2011
I just bought Doc Martens Serena in brown. They have faux fur inside, and they feel pretty warm, but I haven't worn them yet.
posted Oct 18, 2011
Elise :.
SYDNEY,
Australia
932 posts
Member since: 03/20/2011
I live in Australia so it's not that cold in winter but my Docs keep me warm like no other shoes! I wouldn't know about snow though :/
posted Oct 19, 2011
Peter M.
CHICAGO,
United States
257 posts
OG since: 08/12/2010
Just bought a pair at my local Salvation Army for 8$, pretty much new condition. Looks like I'll find out how they fare during the winter as well, but for right now they're pretty comfortable.
posted Oct 19, 2011
Emilynn R.
LOS ANGELES,
United States
70 posts
Member since: 10/11/2011
I think these shoes are amazing for mens wear!
posted Oct 20, 2011
Tanja S.
Switzerland
29 posts
Member since: 03/30/2011
I have two pairs of Doc Martens and they really make winter boots. I mean, I live in Switzerland and there's much snow here too. :)
posted Jan 13, 2012
Becky B.
2005,
United Kingdom
593 posts
Member since: 08/28/2010
I bought a pair of Docs and I was so excited about them but they look crap on me. I look so butch and that's just not me at all.
I think they look best on really long, slim legs- otherwise they make the wearer look dumpy.
posted Jan 13, 2012
Steph B.
YORK,
United Kingdom
230 posts
Member since: 06/13/2011
just get a good pair of leather ones :)
posted Jan 14, 2012
Célèste B.
FASHIONISEVOLUTION(DOT)BLOGSPOT(DOT)COM,
United States
1108 posts
OG since: 10/24/2009
I've worn Doc in the snow and they were great. Just make sure to wear wool socks with them.
posted Jan 14, 2012
Morgan B.
TORONTO,
Canada
159 posts
Member since: 12/03/2011
Docs are okay, but "Grinders" are the same look and much better quality.
posted Jan 14, 2012
Tok V.
Germany
413 posts
Member since: 12/03/2011
I own my Docs since I am fourteen, so 4 years. And I only wear them when he weather is shitty, so when it rains cats and dogs or when it's muddy or very very snowy. I own the "navy blue" ones and they stiill look great (just that the leather is not so stiff anymore) and I think they will stay like this for years again.
The soles are very thick so if you take warm socks, docs will be a good choice for you. I even took them when I went skiing last year, and my feet were never cold.
posted Jan 14, 2012
May A.
EUROPE,
Spain
825 posts
OG since: 09/20/2009
I don't know anything about really bad winter weather, when it is freezing cold and it snows, but I wear my Doc Martens when it rains and you can literally step into the puddles without getting your feet wet. But you will need to wear thick socks, cause they are not the warmest boots I've ever tried.
posted Jan 14, 2012
Olivia E.
Denmark
28 posts
Member since: 05/16/2011
My docs are 2 years old and they are great in snow! With a pair of woollen socks, they can resist almost everything.
It's a good investment: :)
posted Jan 14, 2012
Chantal M.
ZURICH,
Switzerland
91 posts
OG since: 05/30/2010
I love my docs to death, they keep you dry and are almost indestructible. The only bad thing is that on snow or snow slush it can get REALLY slippery with them. But might just be my awesome talent of getting in embarassing situations (like sitting in the snow :P).
Anyway, as I mentioned: I love them. Do it. Buy them.
posted Jan 25, 2012
Leila D.
MONTREAL,
Canada
171 posts
OG since: 08/30/2009
they'd probably be good for winter. but definitely Not warm enough.
posted Jan 25, 2012
Siri G.
PUT A BIRD ON IT,
United States
179 posts
Member since: 03/15/2011
I <3 Doc Martens. Functional and fashionable. Just got the Masai. The shoe inspired this look, feel free to check it out:
not-made-to-measure.blogspot.com/2012/01/look-girl-with-dragon-tattoo.html
posted Jan 26, 2012
Maddy P.
SOMEWHERE,
United Kingdom
44 posts
Member since: 06/10/2011
A pair of docs is on my fashion list. As soon as I get a job I'm saving up for a pair of those babies!
posted Jan 26, 2012