To not understand the obsession

[youcanthandlethetruth]

With DM boots?

I think they are so ugly & chunky. Every time I see them on I think to myself, why would anyone buy them?! They are really masculine looking.

[SlashBeef]

what's wrong with masculine looking? Would you prefer everyone to wear 6 inch heels?

[TheLovelinessOfDemons]

@SlashBeef

what's wrong with masculine looking? Would you prefer everyone to wear 6 inch heels?

Exactly what I was going to say.

[youcanthandlethetruth]

Actually, yes.

Sorry it’s just my opinion on them

[XenoBitch]

YABU, I love DMs.
High heeled shoes look gross to me. Don't get me started on Uggs!

[Shmippy]

I wouldn't say there's an 'obsession'. It's a style of footwear that's currently in fashion. People presumably buy them because they...like them!

[ShinyMe]

Different people like different things shocker! :o

I live in Docs, I have 4 pairs of boots, a pair of shoes and a pair of sandals. I'm 100% sure I'll end up buying more. I don't own any shoes with heels or anything other than Docs and some trainers and some walking boots. It started a few years back when I had ankle problems and needed something supportive, and now I just like them. They're comfy, they're solid (although sadly not as solid as they used to be when I was a student 30 years ago) and I like how chunky they are. I'm not as keen on the platform ones, but I do like them generally.

[pawpatrolneedaunion]

I have big feet (size 7) for my height (5ft 3) so they are not the shoe for me but they look great if you have quite small feet.

[DramaAlpaca]

Each to their own. I love them and don't find them masculine.

[ShinyMe]

I hate heels on myself these days, but I can't say it bothers me if other people wear them. I can't understand the mentality of getting worked up over other people's shoe choice!

[SlashBeef]

Righto. Not sure how well the school run and dog walks will go in Louboutins but sacrifices must be made in the name of femininity I suppose.

[Stellaris22]

I love them and just bought a pair as they were finally in my size. I wear walking shoes everywhere so I guess I should swap those for impractical heels and foot damage?

[JDaytona]

Masculine looking????

Is it 1952?

[Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese]

I love the look of Docs, but always feel like I look like my feet are HUGE when I try them on, even though whenever I see someone else in them I get a pang of "I should just do it" go and try a pair on, and don't buy them... maybe dh should get me a pair 🤣

I alternate between flats and heels, depends on what my day involves.

[slashlover]

Proper DMs last forever and are very comfortable (once you've broken them in).

[iklboo]

Sorry, chuck. I'm not going to wear 6 inch heels for you or anyone else.

[Ikona]

I like them, I think heels look silly and are impractical... just personal taste.

[GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing]

It’s just personal taste. There are lots of things I don’t really like that are fashionable/ other people like.

[frenchfancy81]

Some people like them, others don't....exactly like it is with apples/the colour blue/camping/coffee....literally anything/everything!

[TheLightSideOfTheMoon]

Because when you wear them you don’t slip on the ice.

[AnxiousHeffalump]

I love DMs. They are long-lasting, and when you do a job where you are on your feet all day, that’s important.

[DeckTheHallsWithGin]

Yabu. Been cool for decades and much more practical than heels.

[XenoBitch]

DMs don't have to be "masculine" either. You can get glitter ones in all colours. There is a calf high pair with embroidered roses up the side of them. My friend has a pair that are covered in white spots that came with shocking pink thick laces.

[VelvetChairGirl]

they look good but they are not what they once were.

they gained popularity because they were high quality work boots, so they were cheap and lasted years, I still have a pair from the 90s.

but the new ones are fashion boots and no where near the quality that got them popular, better off with a pair of Grafters.

[MyComputerGetsSadWithoutMe]

@youcanthandlethetruth

With DM boots?

I think they are so ugly & chunky. Every time I see them on I think to myself, why would anyone buy them?! They are really masculine looking.

Okay but my opinion of people tottering around in 6 inch heels is that they look daft but I wouldn't 'PREFER' anyone to wear DM's instead

[IHaveToSay]

They’re practical for dog walking/school runs/traipsing after my toddler etc. Not sure heels or ballet flats etc would cut the mustard.
I’m not obsessed with them, I just like them 🤷🏻‍♀️.