https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:11:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr/page/2#post-2148715 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:07:22 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2148715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to weigh in here, but I like the sandals on you. I'm sensitive to the large feet issue as well, and I usually avoid wearing substantial/platform shoes with anything too delicate on top, as it makes me feel like the look is all big clompy feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr/page/2#post-2148689 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:11:25 +0000 Brooklyn 2148689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>DH will be thrilled to be referred to as a leather professional.</p> <p>Caro, I’m glad you are ok. Good news from Melbourne today too. I’m really happy for them. </p> <p>Delurked, I’m not too worried about the noise because DH struggled to hear it. I think it may be a combination of the fact that the shoes are heavy, the soles are rubber, our floors are extremely hard and I have a big foot. No noise on carpet. Hopefully it will be ok outdoors. I don’t plan to wear them indoors - except to break them in. Maybe.</p> <p>Greycat6, how annoying! Did you try an inner sole? I think here it’s actually the outer sole not the inner sole making the noise. </p> <p>Echo, I agree. My older Docs are extremely comfortable. And durable.</p> <p>But the jury’s still out. I don’t like pain I’ll try them a couple more times over the weekend, then decide. </p> <p>I’ll report back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148669 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:00:08 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2148669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your DH's work sounds wonderful, and a great solution. What a good idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148668 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:35:03 +0000 Echo 2148668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look. And Docs always require a break-in period. It's unfortunate, but after that, they often become the most comfortable shoes ever. I had a pair of boots in college that I wore into the ground. There was nothing more comfortable. I think if you wear them with socks in the house you might be able to break them in without pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148658 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:18:43 +0000 greycat6 2148658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the sandals!&nbsp; Good luck with the break in techniques.&nbsp; Please share anything that works with us.</p> <p>I had a pair of sandals that made the sshhh sound as I walked.&nbsp; Actually, it was only the left sandal, not both.&nbsp; I discovered that the arch of my left foot collapses slightly as I walk.&nbsp; The sshhh sound was made as my collapsed arch pulled away from the sandal's pleather foot bed.&nbsp; As my foot rolled through my stride the arch collapsed and was held in place by suction and the weird sound came as the suction was released.&nbsp; I was able to reduce it by tightening the sandal straps.&nbsp; It never really went away so I chose to ignore it and only wear the shoes outside in noisier settings.&nbsp; I loved the sandals too much to not wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148644 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:51:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 2148644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Brooklyn, We moved to Adelaide (from Melbourne) so at this stage I'm pretty happy about that. SA has had it easy; I really feel for Victorians. </p> <p>Your idea of softening the leather sounds good &amp; if they don't feel heavy on your feet then they should work for you. &nbsp;I bought some Teva flatforms as a replacement but they don't have the same edginess unfortunately, great for walking though. Still looking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148642 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:44:27 +0000 Style Fan 2148642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of them.&nbsp; I am definitely on Team Chunky.&nbsp; I am not great at breaking footwear in.</p> <p>I had a pair of Doc sandals back in the 90s.&nbsp; They were so comfy and chunky looking.&nbsp; I loved them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148613 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:39:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2148613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look on you! Personally, I have nothing against shoes or clothing (like jeans) that require some breaking in, because once you’re through that, they are yours like nothing else, and fit like a dream. I don’t quite understand what the sound is, but it seems like it’d be less annoying than a squeak. Wonder if it’ll go away as you break them in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148611 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:16:51 +0000 slim cat 2148611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's an interesting look but as a person who walks a lot I'm a bit worried about the heaviness and the stiffness of the leather. I leave it to your wisdom and your BH professional skills in handling those.&nbsp;<br />Hope it all works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148598 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:55:56 +0000 delurked 2148598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you aren’t worried about the sound, but sounds on shoes are a killer for me, and I end up being quickly dissatisfied with any shoes that make or start to make noise. That’s a personal hard no for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148593 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:34:26 +0000 Bijou 2148593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look but these would be a no for me because I lost the skin off a toe with stiff leather sandals which took a week to have feet that could tolerate normal shoes and swore never again... maybe I need to buy the leather softener your husband has. </p> <p>Given you have professional leather handling skills available, my vote is keep because once the leather softens these are likely to be amazing. However you will need to proceed with caution and slowly break them in, DM boots are much easier as I always wear mine with socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148579 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:27:13 +0000 Brooklyn 2148579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the feedback, advice and tips. </p> <p>I’m no closer to making a decision!</p> <p>I initially decided this morning after reading what everyone said (especially Caro) that I’d return them.</p> <p>Then I spoke to DH about the leather softener that Angie mentioned. I forgot that DH makes leather goods as a hobby (he has a lot of hobbies). Anyway, he is pretty confident he can soften the leather with one of the many ointments he keeps in our garage. And/or attach a soft leather insert inside the heel to stop it rubbing. (He made our dog’s leather collar and treated it with special leather conditioner to make it soft for her. It is beautiful.) No guarantees of course, but that made me start thinking about keeping them again. </p> <p>I do agree in principle that shoes should not need breaking in but some of my favourite and most heavy wearing shoes (my Eileen Fisher sandals and my Frye boots) went through break in periods. Plus they are not actually hurting - yet. I just suspect that they will.</p> <p>But I’ll do a few more test wears at home before I decide. </p> <p>I’m not worried about the noise. It’s a ssshhh not a squeak. And I discovered today that my Eileen Fisher sandals do it too. I just hadn’t noticed because I rarely wear them indoors.</p> <p>Caro, great to hear from you! I hope you are well, especially as I think you are in Melbourne. All the best to you. I watch the Victoria figures everyday and feel anxious (as do many of us in NSW) for Victorians and how they are coping with the lockdown. (For non-Australians, Melbourne has been in a long second lockdown.) But things are looking much better now!</p> <p>Roberta, it’s funny how each generation likes to own a look. I have a similar story. Once I was shopping with my mother and niece (pre-pandemic) and my niece bought some sneakers. She showed them to my mum. They were very blingy. White, shiny, with pearls and big bow like laces. My mum, who loves bling, said “oh, you take after me, I’d wear those”. My niece pulled a face and quickly put them away!</p> <p>RobinF, please show us your Docs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148545 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:06:41 +0000 Jaime 2148545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! I have been eyeing them for a while (no thrifting for me during lockdown, so I can just dream). They really work for you. I don't have break in tips, but have had squeaky shoe issues, which drives me crazy. Sometimes it does resolve itself though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148529 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:08:44 +0000 Sal 2148529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - I don't know.&nbsp; They are very cool indeed.&nbsp; I think the breaking in could be worked through, the noise is a harder one.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148520 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:31:24 +0000 Dawn 2148520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Noisy shoes...As mentioned, fine outside/when there’s background noise. I have some squeaky shoes I wear to work (not successful in fixing but love them so still wear them)&nbsp;but I do feel self conscious. I wouldn’t buy a squeaky pair again (though I didn’t notice when I tried on at store). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148514 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:18:21 +0000 nemosmom 2148514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any experience with these, but I do love them on you and for your style!&nbsp; Do you have a cobbler near by that can soften the straps for you?&nbsp; I had a cobbler help to soften a couple pairs of Frye's that were incredibly stiff.&nbsp; One was a riding boot that was pinchy at the ankle. The other was a shootie that always dug in at a funny spot on my foot.&nbsp; Both are remarkably better than before, but not even close to plush feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148512 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:13:47 +0000 Caro in Oz 2148512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for the negative report. I love the look of them too! I bought a pair last year &amp; sold them a couple of weeks ago. &nbsp;They were just so heavy - I just didn't want to wear them on hot days. I didn't wear them enough to break them in so can't comment on that. The noise never completely went away though, it really annoyed me but maybe I was just over them by then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148482 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:48:18 +0000 Roberta 2148482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish you joy of them! I had Doc sandals that I called my driving sandals, because the sole was so sturdy that it made it easy to accelerate on the highway. Literally a leadfoot. I found them very comfortable and durable, but after a few years they began to feel too heavy and I deleted them. I kind of regret that now.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Funny story - I was in the Nordstrom shoe department some years ago, next to a teen who was slipping her foot into those very sandals. I exclaimed, "I have those! I love them!" She gave me a quick once-over and put them back in the box. She was not buying those Mom sandals!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148478 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:40:53 +0000 bella 2148478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great. I haven't had any experience with sandals. But if they are anything like the boots, the break-in period would be a deal-breaker for me. You can't wear sandals with socks, band-aids would show. It is just too painful to bear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148476 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:30:01 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2148476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I like them on you! I don't have any experience with these sandals to share, though. <br /></div><div>I will say that when shoes rub my heel, I generally do not succeed in breaking them in. Sometimes I can alleviate the problem by putting in my 3/4 orthotic, which raises my heel maybe 1/4" to a point that it no longer rubs. With sandals, that's not as great a solution, since you would probably see the orthotic in the open area. But maybe a heel cup could work.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148466 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:24:42 +0000 Jenn 2148466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Docs are notorious for needing a break-in period. I had some patent ones that NEVER broke in, but I probably gave up too soon. They look great, but if you keep them, you'll have to commit to the work of it. Maybe try wearing them with socks around the house at first? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148465 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:22:07 +0000 JAileen 2148465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfort is key. &nbsp;I’ve heard, maybe it was someone here, that you could put petroleum jelly on leather (on the inside) to soften it. &nbsp;Note: I’ve never done this. &nbsp;I only buy comfy sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148462 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:07:40 +0000 anchie 2148462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how they look on you. But I would not sacrifice comfort for looks ever again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148453 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:22:38 +0000 Anonymous 2148453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour makes it for me - otherwise they might look a little incongruous with your style. &nbsp;Which isn't always a bad thing though...<br />I think they are cute on your foot too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148451 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:04:44 +0000 Angie 2148451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great! I find them flattering on your feet. Super cute with the outfit :)</p> <p>I would walk around the house in them for a bit. See if they soften. Apparently, this helps too:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/p/AC787000,%20https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/p/AC787000?id=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxPi_up-07AIV9T6tBh0BogL-EAQYAiABEgL-J_D_BwE">https://www.drmartens.com/us/e.....=1&#038;gc</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theorganizeruk.com/2019/10/08/how-to-break-in-doc-martens/">https://www.theorganizeruk.com.....c-martens/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148445 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:54:44 +0000 Carla 2148445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look and&nbsp;<i>love&nbsp;</i>the colour,&nbsp;however I detest the idea that footwear needs to be broken in. &nbsp;If the project of breaking them in won’t ruin your relationship/feelings about them, then try Angie’s methods per her recent blog. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2020/10/07/16-practical-footwear-tips-for-happy-feet/">https://youlookfab.com/2020/10.....appy-feet/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Nylon stockings might provide some slip/ease as well.</p> <p>Funny about noisy footwear. &nbsp;I ended up donating a pair of gym sneakers that squeeked! &nbsp;I wore them for a year, but the squeak never went away, and it drove me crazy after a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148443 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:52:38 +0000 Janet 2148443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look really cool, but stiffness in leather when it comes to sandals is a killer for me. Maybe your feet are tougher. I love the style though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148442 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:41:50 +0000 RobinF 2148442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look of them. I just got some Doc Marten boots that I am debating (maybe I should do a post too ) so am apparently in the mood for klompy shoes. Everything I have read says the boots need to be broken in so it wouldn't surprise me if the sandals do also. Maybe you can protect your foot and wear them around the house for a few days?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148438 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:12:11 +0000 Anonymous 2148438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be concerned about the leather on the back rubbing, especially if you say it's stiff. Maybe put moleskine? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dr-martens-sandals-kr#post-2148435 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:58:17 +0000 Kathie 2148435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No experience, but I really like them on you! </p>