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Original poster

To not understand the obsession

352 replies

youcanthandlethetruth · 16/01/2022 19:58

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.

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SlashBeef · 16/01/2022 19:59

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

TheLovelinessOfDemons · 16/01/2022 20:00

@SlashBeef

Confused what's wrong with masculine looking? Would you prefer everyone to wear 6 inch heels?
Exactly what I was going to say.
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youcanthandlethetruth · 16/01/2022 20:00

Actually, yes.

Sorry it’s just my opinion on them

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XenoBitch · 16/01/2022 20:01

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

Shmippy · 16/01/2022 20:02

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 · 16/01/2022 20:03

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 · 16/01/2022 20:03

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 · 16/01/2022 20:05

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

ShinyMe · 16/01/2022 20:05

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 · 16/01/2022 20:05

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 · 16/01/2022 20:05

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 · 16/01/2022 20:05

Masculine looking????

Is it 1952?

Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese · 16/01/2022 20:06

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 · 16/01/2022 20:06

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

iklboo · 16/01/2022 20:07

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

Ikona · 16/01/2022 20:08

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

frenchfancy81 · 16/01/2022 20:09

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

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 16/01/2022 20:09

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

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 16/01/2022 20:09

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

AnxiousHeffalump · 16/01/2022 20:09

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

XenoBitch · 16/01/2022 20:09

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.

DeckTheHallsWithGin · 16/01/2022 20:09

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

VelvetChairGirl · 16/01/2022 20:09

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 · 16/01/2022 20:09

@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 · 16/01/2022 20:10

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 🤷🏻‍♀️.

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