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To think I'm not "too old to wear Dr martens"...

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Newfoundzestforlife · 06/01/2025 23:10

Just that really.
Told my neighbour (she's mid 30s, I'm 42) that I was looking out for a nice pair of platform dr martens as I've heard the bouncing sole is good for those with back pain (I have sciatica) and she chuckled and said they may be good for my back but not for my street cred as I'd look like mutton dressed as lamb...!
I'm more than a little put out but not put off the idea of docs!
Opinions everyone? Is 42 too old for boots that have been popular with all kinds of different folks since the 1960s?!

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Crispynoodle · 06/01/2025 23:25

Blimey I'm 58 and have a yellow and patent pink pair! I also have lilac platform welly style ankle boots!

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 06/01/2025 23:24

I wore dms with a skirt over 40 years ago! I wouldn't hesitate to, if I still owned any of those comfortable ones, and I'm over 60.

Sazzerss · 06/01/2025 23:23

Cheeky bitch.
Just back from being out for dinner and had mine on. Very comfortable they are too.
59 week.

bert3400 · 06/01/2025 23:22

I'm 57 and love my DM boots... don't worry about what anyone else thinks

Supersimkin7 · 06/01/2025 23:22

Bit silly of her.

DMs look better on old codgers.

qazxc · 06/01/2025 23:22

I'm mid forties and wear Docs (or Solovair). My ex boss was in her fifties and wore them. My current colleague is in his sixties and wears them.
You're only too old when you can't bend over to lace them up anymore IMHO.

Randomontheinternet25 · 06/01/2025 23:21

sloecat · 06/01/2025 23:19

Another person trying to rain on OP’s parade I see.

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What? They are not the quality they once were. Would you like a photo of mine? They are less than a year old and hardly touch the floor as I use a mobility scooter.

Closetheblinds · 06/01/2025 23:21

If you feel good, wear it!

HolyPeaches · 06/01/2025 23:21

Put on a pair of your best Docs and boot a massive ass rock at her window. Cow bag.

Mittens67 · 06/01/2025 23:20

One of my neighbours is 73 and wears Doc Martins.

afaloren · 06/01/2025 23:20

How incredibly fucking rude of her. No of course you’re not too old but even in some alternate universe where you were, she shouldn’t have said that!

sloecat · 06/01/2025 23:19

Randomontheinternet25 · 06/01/2025 23:17

There are better quality shoes/boots in a similar style. Solovair etc
Imo DM's are fashion shoes now, pretty ageless but definitely not worth the money.

Another person trying to rain on OP’s parade I see.

Fraaances · 06/01/2025 23:19

She would hate me! I have about five pairs and a couple are close to 30 years old. I’m 52, btw, and have always worn them. Nobody notices what old ducks like me have on my feet anyway!

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Newfoundzestforlife · 06/01/2025 23:17

I know it's so horrible and unnecessary, as was her comment.

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Randomontheinternet25 · 06/01/2025 23:17

There are better quality shoes/boots in a similar style. Solovair etc
Imo DM's are fashion shoes now, pretty ageless but definitely not worth the money.

Thebusinesswilljuststealyoursoul · 06/01/2025 23:16

52 here and love mine !! I've had young uns compliment me and ask where I got them !

RM2013 · 06/01/2025 23:16

Ignore! I’m 50 and love mine

Barney16 · 06/01/2025 23:16

I'm 60 and wear mine every day. Have asked to be buried in mine.

Lentilweaver · 06/01/2025 23:16

I don't believe in this mutton dressed as lamb nonsense.

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Newfoundzestforlife · 06/01/2025 23:16

I know, absolutely ridiculous 🙄

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HappiestSleeping · 06/01/2025 23:15

Plus one for never being too old for DMs. Pretty sure Vivienne Westwood was rocking them right to the end.

BobbyBiscuits · 06/01/2025 23:15

DMs are for all ages. As are all clothes, as long as they suit the wearer.
I'm not sure they're good for back pain though.

RememberToSmile1980 · 06/01/2025 23:15

No way! That's horrible of her to say. I'm 44 and looking to buy my first pair! You can rock DM's at any age as they are truly timeless!

SpanThatWorld · 06/01/2025 23:15

58 and have 3 pairs

Wear them every day at work

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Newfoundzestforlife · 06/01/2025 23:15

Ha ha, quite. It's certainly put me off her to be honest....it just came across so sneery and catty.

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