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List Price : $120.00 new Price : $91.99
List Price : $120.00 new Price : $91.99
we have pleased to offer you to Dr. Martens 1460 Originals 8 Eye Lace Up Boot,Navy Smooth Leather,7 UK (8 M US Mens / 9 M US Womens) Reviews
115 of 122 people found the following review helpful 
Caveat emptor, or, do your homework, July 22, 2009 This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) A little research goes a long way: though most Dr. Martens are made at facilities in China or Thailand, they do offer a Vintage line that is still made at the Northampton factory. The difference is about US$60, but absolutely worth it. The soles still have "Made In England" embossed on them and everything. Thus, when ordering DMs, read carefully - only a few styles (the 1460, 1490, and 1914 boots and the 1461 shoes) are available from England, and only in particular colors.
Rule of thumb: the boots ranging to US$120 are manufactured in Asia, while the ones priced around US$180 are English. Many online retailers (including, sadly, Amazon itself) don't make the distinction.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful 
I've worn the same Docs daily for the better part of a decade and they are only now starting to give out, April 13, 2009 This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) Don't believe the haters.
The Made in China vs. Made in England doesn't amount to a significant difference, just make sure that you are buying the correct leather finish to live up to your expectations and treat your boots (and feet) well.
If you prefer Made in England there is a 1460 classic reissue that is about $40 more than you'd pay here. I've been wearing Docs since 1987 and can testify that the shoe laces have always been of poor quality, but the boots themselves are the best and well worth the minuscule effort required to replace the laces.
The break-in period is a killer, unless you wear thick wool socks (or you're some genetic mutant that has been engineered with unusually durable skin) you'll probably end up with blistered heels. Cotton, lycra, acrylic, nylon, etc just won't cut it-- go with wool, thick squishy wool hunting socks.
After that its smooth sailing. They are comfy, tough, easy to care for (some linseed oil on the... Read more
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful 
Disappointed, March 14, 2007 By dave the rave (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) I felt like revisiting my youth during high school and got a pair for my birthday. I
should have researched the fact that they are made in China now. They certainly felt different when I put them on and some product flaws I experienced in the past are still present: the cheap shoelaces lasted 2 weeks, YOU MUST buy inserts soles of some kind,
and the fabric on the inside heels(both shoes) deteriorated somewhat causing discomfort especially if you wear thin or cheap socks. You shouldn't have to augment a shoe that costs $100. This all happened once again within the space of a month. Oh well, that's what you get for shopping for shoes online. But hey, they look great.
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| 115 of 122 people found the following review helpful Caveat emptor, or, do your homework, This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) A little research goes a long way: though most Dr. Martens are made at facilities in China or Thailand, they do offer a Vintage line that is still made at the Northampton factory. The difference is about US$60, but absolutely worth it. The soles still have "Made In England" embossed on them and everything. Thus, when ordering DMs, read carefully - only a few styles (the 1460, 1490, and 1914 boots and the 1461 shoes) are available from England, and only in particular colors.Rule of thumb: the boots ranging to US$120 are manufactured in Asia, while the ones priced around US$180 are English. Many online retailers (including, sadly, Amazon itself) don't make the distinction. 32 of 35 people found the following review helpful I've worn the same Docs daily for the better part of a decade and they are only now starting to give out, This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) Don't believe the haters.The Made in China vs. Made in England doesn't amount to a significant difference, just make sure that you are buying the correct leather finish to live up to your expectations and treat your boots (and feet) well. If you prefer Made in England there is a 1460 classic reissue that is about $40 more than you'd pay here. I've been wearing Docs since 1987 and can testify that the shoe laces have always been of poor quality, but the boots themselves are the best and well worth the minuscule effort required to replace the laces. The break-in period is a killer, unless you wear thick wool socks (or you're some genetic mutant that has been engineered with unusually durable skin) you'll probably end up with blistered heels. Cotton, lycra, acrylic, nylon, etc just won't cut it-- go with wool, thick squishy wool hunting socks. After that its smooth sailing. They are comfy, tough, easy to care for (some linseed oil on the... Read more 29 of 34 people found the following review helpful Disappointed, By dave the rave (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dr Martens 1460 Smooth Boots - Black (Apparel) I felt like revisiting my youth during high school and got a pair for my birthday. Ishould have researched the fact that they are made in China now. They certainly felt different when I put them on and some product flaws I experienced in the past are still present: the cheap shoelaces lasted 2 weeks, YOU MUST buy inserts soles of some kind, and the fabric on the inside heels(both shoes) deteriorated somewhat causing discomfort especially if you wear thin or cheap socks. You shouldn't have to augment a shoe that costs $100. This all happened once again within the space of a month. Oh well, that's what you get for shopping for shoes online. But hey, they look great. |
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