https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294472 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:46:58 +0000 Barbara 294472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Velma, Angie and Rae, thanks for the advice!</p> <p>Angie, these are the ones I love: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/dr-martens-1460-black-smooth" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/dr-martens-1460-black-smooth</a><br /> but the green ones are calling my name!</p> <p>Alas, my trip to the shoe outlet was for naught - no Docs anywhere near my size. But there is more than one outlet near me: Plan B!</p> <p>Rae, I do have very narrow feet, so trying them on was my goal today. I may order them from Zappos in a style or two. I'm loving the tall ones Louise mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294341 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:29:28 +0000 rae 294341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara, I noticed that you wear a narrow size. If width is important to you, I highly suggest trying a pair on before you buy, as Docs are too wide for my feet, and I don't recall seeing narrow sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294335 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:11 +0000 Angie 294335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara, I'm excited about your Docs! Perhaps you can link to the ones you are thinking of trying?</p> <p>Hmm. I sized down half a size in all my Docs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294297 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:33:37 +0000 Velma 294297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara, if you wear a 8 in U.S. sizes, be aware that you will probably need a 6 UK. I wear a U.S. 9-9.5 and a 7 in Docs. Also, Docs (especially the unisex styles) tend to run wide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294289 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:43:27 +0000 Barbara 294289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alaskagirl, those are awesome! Those heels would make me VERY tall.</p> <p>Angie, your opinion and wisdom are greatly appreciated. I appreciate quality footwear!</p> <p>Louise, I am willing to try ALL the Docs I can, including the tall ones. Thanks for the sizing advice. I wear an 8, so I will probably size up.</p> <p>This morning I'm off to the shoe outlet, ladies! WOOHOO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294272 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:33:58 +0000 Louise 294272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are worth every penny. I have a pair of grey 20 holes. I'm 5' 7" and needed the lace up ones to reign in the gap at the top. I take a UK 6.5 so got the UK 7. Having the extra half size has meant very little breaking in and the they are 8 + hour boots for me. I wear them with 2 pairs of thin socks for warmth and comfort and have an insole in them ahhhh bliss I shall be wearing them today x</p> <p>ETA make sure you use leather protector to keep them looking good x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294144 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:44:09 +0000 Angie 294144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an original Docs die-hard as you know, Barbara. They take a while to break in - and then they are a dream on your feet. You will have them for life - the most robust shoe on earth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294109 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:16:27 +0000 catgirl 294109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know if you're sure on a style yet, but I will tell you that I had these on my feet and ADORED them - they are on my birthday list!</p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/Dr-Martens-Womens-Aletta-Buckle/dp/B003S3SPQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;cAsin=B003S3SPPS&#038;fromPage=search&#038;sr=1-1&#038;qid=1297131269856&#038;asins=B003S3SPPS%2CB003K164BK%2CB003S3SPMG%2CB003GSLM64%2CB003S3SPNA&#038;asinTitle=Dr.%20Martens%20Aletta%20Buckle%20Boot&#038;contextTitle=search%20results&#038;node=241745011&#038;sort=relevance-fs-rank&#038;keywords=dr.+marten+buckle" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Dr-Mart.....ten+buckle</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294084 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:41:43 +0000 Barbara 294084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOHOO! </p> <p>I'll check out 6pm right away. Thanks, RT!</p> <p>Angie, what do you think? I KNOW you're a DOCS girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294078 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:34:40 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 294078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Try them on locally and see what you like. You might consider checking 6pm also, as they seem to have some great prices on Docs right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294067 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:07:47 +0000 Barbara 294067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey RT! I am 5'8" and am currently drooling over all the Doc offerings on Zappos, specifically the Serena. There's a fabulous shoe outlet VERY close by, so I'll probably check out which Docs they have in stock. I've got some Christmas money to spend!</p> <p>Thanks for your quick reply! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294064 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:03:46 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 294064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to like the taller ones - 14 or 20 holes, personally, but I think it also depends on your height. So.. How tall are you? (I lean toward the 10 holes here.)</p> <p>I love Docs but have not had a 'classic' pair in years. I have 3 pairs currently in rotation: monk buckle shoes, 8 hole Dana boots and some Elena midcalf boots. All three are very comfy and I adore them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-for-beginners#post-294056 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:47:03 +0000 Barbara 294056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the tough girl look of Dr. Martens and think they would compliment my style. I am thinking about buying either the 1460, 8-eyelet or the 1490, 10-eyelet, in black. Any advice from experienced Doc fans? I typically wear an 8 AA and have narrow heels and high arches.</p> <p>Thank you ladies, in advance. </p>