Would you allow your 14 year old these (platform Doc Martens) for school?

[MsFogi]

So, DD3 who is 14 is desperate for these shoes Doc Marten platforms - she would wear them both in and out of school (and it seems they would fall in the school uniform policy). Part of me thinks 'okay, she's at the age where she wants to be a bit edgy/have her own style and, whilst the platform is a bit high, they are probably a lot better for her feet than some of the shoes I wore to school in the 80s'. The other part of me thinks 'This surely can't be good for her posture/feet'. Also, I'm worried that I will undermine myself given that originally I had said she could have the similar style that has a smaller platform - but it seems they just won't cut it (and she will continue to wear her DM boots to school all summer rather than have the 'real' platforms), so getting them would mean me backing down.
WWYD wise MNers?

Mine has these, but she goes to a non-uniform school (and we got them second hand off eBay). I wasn't hugely enthused about such mega inflexible soles, but then thought back to the various footware I'd survived when young, and these seemed relatively sensible!

Sorry, meant to say, she can walk miles and miles in them no problems.

Girls feet tend to be done by 14 - well mine and both my daughters were.

I won’t get into the uniform debate but it remains ridiculous.

They look like good, sturdy shoes that would be suitable for school. If the stitching is an issue, she can paint it or Sharpie it as PP said.

Yes. Over 50% of students in y10 and 11 at my school have them and we’re V strict on uniform and a lot of staff wear DMs- they’re really comfortable. There’s some without the yellow stitching if needed.

Yes.
I wear similar for work, they've lasted 22 yrs and still going strong, so fair to say they've been value for money, I think

I think they look fine to me .I dont know how much feet grow after 14 though .Look sensible and built to last!

My DD is nearly 15 and her feet seem to have stopped growing at a 6.5 or 7 (same as mine which is handy!)

My DD’s feet haven’t grown since age 13, for what it’s worth.

If the school would allow it, fine.

I started secondary with (non-DMs) with similar soles to that at the end of the 80s!

I think they are fine.
My kids school doesn't seem to fussy about uniform and mine wear black trainers.
Those would definitely be OK. I quite like them.

Thanks for all the replies - seems fairly unanimous that they are not crazy (apart from the price - which she will be contributing to and her feet seem to have stopped growing which is why I am willing to spend much more than usual). MN (for once!) will have made one girl very happy

I think they're great, and they'd be allowed at my DC's school, BUT my 13yo's feet are growing at an alarming rate. Will these fit your 14yo for more than 6 months? £150 for a pair of school shoes of that quality and a particularly timeless style, which could easily last 10 years, isn't as concerning as them being too tight in September. Could you make her wait til then, at least?

(They were £60 in my day in the early/mid 90's too, but in real terms £150 is probably a DROP in price since then!)

If you are anywhere near Newcastle I have this in a size 6 practicality brand new. You can have them.

That's lovely of you @Therunecaster but unfortunately dd is a 5 (and we're nowhere near you).

I'd check the school uniform policy very carefully (should be online) IF you'd only buy them if she's allowed to wear them to school.

IF she grows out of them you can sell them on eBay (or wherever).

But the style, no problems at all. on the understanding they might take some breaking in & might be heavy.

DC (17) got some shoes from her Aunty (she'd bought them, but never really worn them as she found them 'too heavy' she paid loads for them, £350-£400 I think) I forget the brand? Dark green soles...? ) Anyway DC loved them, I wasn't sure school would be ok with the green soles & told her if she got told off it was on her! School have never said a word & she's in her 4th or 5th year of them now & they're still comfortable. (They'd look better with a polish, but...)

The only reason I’d say no is that normal docs can be heavy on the legs and school wear is heavy use esp if walking to and from school, and she’s a child. The platforms add weight, I’d worry about that even though it’s probably overkill.

Fashion wise, nothing wrong at all with wearing them to school.

I think they are great and 20 years ago I had a similar pair as a Mary Jane chunky DM sandal. Wore them all the time and loved them ( very heavy though).

But the price! What if she has them stolen during PE? I'm sure they were about 40 quid in my young day...

They seem fine to me. I remember trend was either for super chunky platforms or super pointy goth shoes when I was at school. Funny how trends come round again.

If the school are okay with the yellow stitching, I’d let her. It’s a lot of money but DMs are well made and last well.

They are very heavy (one reviewer says 1kg each) and will take a lot of breaking in.

Also, our very lax school would not allow due to the heel height (doesn't matter if it is a platform) so I would check first before spending so much.

DD has some v similar except boots. She wears them to school and they are actually very practical and comfortable apart from on a really hot day. I say go for it. They will last years and have a fair bit of resale value if she decides she doesn't get on with them.

If the school allow it then I would. But £££!

I would drop a photo to school to ensure within policy
i would hope or wasnt
it if it was - and she was otherwise working hard at school and being pleasant enough (she is a teen so a bit of grumpiness permitted!) at home, and wasn’t usually one for fads - then yes I would buy

I’d be interested to know why @Therunecaster doesn’t want them anymore?!