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[–] [email protected] 46 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Not with a Dr.Martens boot, that is more a fashion icon than a daily boot properly

[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I forgot the brand name that is now operating in old DrMartens boot factories in GB. Those are apparently good

[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago (3 children)

solovair, they’re amazing (and expensive).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

Ah yes! That's it. Literally with a sole of air haha

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

More expensive than Martens? Last I checked they weren't really that far off

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

If you're talking about the "good" Dr Martens I think you're right. Last time I checked Solovair were the ones actually making the expensive "made in UK" Martens, and their own brand were slightly less pricy.

The vast majority of the new Martens you can find are cheaply made in Asia and are not very expensive though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

They are amazing! And buying a pair will last years so will average out in your favour.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Same with Timberland. I have a pair that I bought in a thrift shop and it's going on strong for more than a decade. Bought a new pair and it gave up after 6 years. For this year I'm trying out some obscure maker from my country. They seem good so far, and cost less then a half of a new pair of Timberlands.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I have a pair of Doc Martens work boots that have been amazing. They're metatarsal guard steeltoe boots that I got in 2017, although the soles are cracking on them.