Dr. Martens Unisex Original 10 Eye Steel Toe Boot, Black Fine Haircell, 11 UK (12 Men/13 Wmn)

Customer Reviews

NOT FOR WORK!!

Yes they have a steal toe but they have a tag on them that reads
"IMPORTANT WARNING
Theae shoes (boots) have been designed and manufactured as, and, for use as FASHION FOOTWEAR ONLY. They are not for use as safety footwear, and should not under any circumstances be worn as safety footwear. .."
A warning is also stitched into the inside of the boot near the heal that reads "NON-SAFTY FOOTEAR"
I am a little let down that this fact is not listed in the products description. The reason I purchased these boots for work and they do not meet the required safety standard.

steel toe stompers

The boots are great, just what i wanted and they arrived fast and prompt...great service

Docs

The other reviews were right--Docs are not as comfortable as they were back when I wore them in high school. The leather looks cheaper, and it's taking longer to break them in.

Just like I remembered.....

Haven't owned a pair since high school, but can't deny how sturdy they are, and how comfortable the soles are

Chinese quality control issues unfounded

I've been wearing Docs for 10 years and have had many pairs, UK and Chinese made and the only ones I've had that had problems weas one UK made pair where the sole stitching began to unravel. Other than that, all have been great including these 1919's. I like the look of the leather better than my UK made 1940's (14i steel toe) since it is shinier. Consequently, it is also stiffer. The air soles on these Chinese made 10i's were very responsive and soft for a pair of Doc's. Since I was on my feet working in a warehouse for about 12 hours a day in them for a few months straight, I was pretty happy about that. If you have high arches, want to preserve the carboard insoles, want a better fit for skinny feet or want some extra comfort, I recommend cushioned insoles, though for summer months they can make your feet hot. I also recommend mink oil to preserve the leather, flat sneaker-style laces, though as I've had this pair for almost two years now, the laces have mysteriously not broken, a definite first for any pair of Docs I have had.