Doc Martins

[26 may 1999]

I've got the Cat boots and to be fair they are spot on...

No wearing in period needed.

Comfy dry and pretty slip resistant.

[the trooper]

They might be comfy but they certainly ain't waterproof!!!!

[Postie558]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

[dubdaz]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

Are you being ironic?

[Pegman]

Old sailors tricks for breaking boots in, not for the faint hearted.

soak boots in warm water yes inside and, at least overnight, then stuff with newspaper and leave to dry naturally, when dried out, rub in a good quality polish (kiwi or Cherry) and plenty of it, and brush til the leather comes back to a shine, repeat a few times.

When you first wear them, put on two pairs of thinner socks rather than one thick pair, make sure they are done up tight, it's also a good idea to put a plaster the whole length of the achilles tendon to help prevent any rubbing.

This has always worked for me, but it does take a bit of work with the polish to get them back looking respectable.

[DGP1]

I wore my DMs on Saturday and they rubbed against my toe causing it to rub away the skin, it's Monday and it's still as bad as it was (so I suppose it's back to my Harry Potter plasters ). I had been wearing them for the past week without any problems but I had to put in orthipedics insoles which made them too small for my feet I suppose it's back to my Magnums

[Rainbow]

yes the new shoes are great, but why oh why did't anyone realise to have these available in half SIZES!!! and the cat shoes come as standard WIDE fitting. Come on Royal Mail get on to manufactures and let us have half sizes and narrow fittings.

[Postie558]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

Are you being ironic?

I don't follow you. I just stated my opinion on said shoes, based on my experience of wearing them over the last couple of months.

[shades]

The best way to break in docs is to rub olive oil into the stitching on the edge of the heel for two or three days before you wear them,test the heel by pushing down on the edge and you will feel the give in them.
There should be no problem with blisters

[dubdaz]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

Are you being ironic?

I don't follow you. I just stated my opinion on said shoes, based on my experience of wearing them over the last couple of months.

The bit where you said "you cant fault them" but then immediately fault them by saying there no good in the snow and ice and your going to need to waterproof them.
No offence intended,I was'nt having a dig,your post just gave me a wry smile brother.

[Postie558]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

Are you being ironic?

I don't follow you. I just stated my opinion on said shoes, based on my experience of wearing them over the last couple of months.

The bit where you said "you cant fault them" but then immediately fault them by saying there no good in the snow and ice and your going to need to waterproof them.
No offence intended,I was'nt having a dig,your post just gave me a wry smile brother.

Oh, I see what you mean... To clarify, once broken in I can't fault them from a comfort point of view. I don't see having to waterproof them as being a problem, because it's the same with most leather shoes or boots - including my own walking boots which are sold as being waterproof! And to be fair, for grip on ice and snow I was comparing them (perhaps unfairly) with my walking boots - they are certainly no worse than, say, the Magnums. But snow and ice are generally only around for a few weeks a year (some years hardly any at all!), so again I don't see that as a problem. From the current list, they get my vote.

No offence taken - I hadn't noticed the irony until you pointed it out!

[NewPostieUK]

I don't see having to waterproof them as being a problem, because it's the same with most leather shoes or boots - including my own walking boots which are sold as being waterproof!

How do you waterproof them? Is it a spray you can buy? I'd like to try some on mine, and also on my walking boots which are comfy but not quite waterproof.

[Postie558]

Nikwax. Paint it on, leave it a couple of minutes, wipe off the excess and buff to a shine. Simples. I've used it for years.

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[Caniel]

I've got the Doc shoes. Was really glad to see them back on the list. As said, they're a bugger to break in, but once they are, you can't fault them. I've not found them so good in the snow and ice, and I need to treat them with some waterproofing.

If you polish them that will provide adequate waterproofing.

[Postie558]

Not on it's own, in my experience. But a polish after waterproofing seals them for even loger.