Dr Martens boots

[PersephoneParlormaid]

I’m in my 50’s but suddenly want a pair of these boots. Just the Chelsea boot style ones, but are they really as bad to wear in as people say?

Sorry, but I think you’ll be disappointed with DM quality.

The price would have told you the difference. They started making them in China in the 1990s.
I bought a pair in about 2016 and although they looked great the quality wasn't. I wore them a few times then sold them - I'm not heavy on my shoes but they were not going to last.

@PersephoneParlormaid , DMs are 'fashion shoe' quality these days. I doubt they'll last longer than the Clark's.

They have different types of leather. Some never wear in and some can be worn from day 1 so make sure you get the right leather.