Are Dr Martens worth the money

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My DD1 (14) is in need of her third pair of school shoes this year. I don't know how she does it but she ruins shoes in no time. I have looked on the Dr Martens website but they are £95 for a pair.

Is it worth that much or am I better off buying more cheaper pairs? If they will last a whole year I don't mind but if I am buying another pair in September it is going to be expensive!

Thank you

If feet have stopped growing, then yes. I had some boots for years from age 19 to mid-20s - wore them constantly!!

I bought a pair of DM's when I started secondary school and was still wearing them when I left. Apart from being a little more scuffed, they were fine. I stopped wearing them because I thought I needed something a bit more glam for college, but they were the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned and when I can afford them again I think I will buy another pair.

My daughter got a pair Xmas 2014, they still look immaculate but I don't think wel get alot more use as think she's moved up a size.

Both my DC have hypermobile joints and have put them in DM's it's been 4 months and they are like new!
Try Amazon much cheaper or even the schuh sale. Much cheaper than £90

Aww memories! My favourite DMs were handed down from two older sisters and were still amazing. Sadly my feet grew faster so I didn't get them for as long as I wanted before they went on to someone else.

Anyway if your DD's feet have stopped growing she can have her own pair!

Oh and I saw these in a shop today and they were so cute they made my ovaries hurt

www.drmartens.com/uk/Kids-Infants/Dr-Martens-Tully-Kids-Shoe/p/15654002

My doc martens are over 20 years old and still look in great condition. I wore the shoes at school and they were comfy and stout. Fabulous shoes

Op if your dd is only a 5 buy them from a children's only shoe shop then you do t pay tax on them. That's where I got my dd's but she has since grown into adult sizes. Got the ones she wanted for around £60 and they were £95 elsewhere.

Are you anywhere near northants? There is a factory shop in a village there that sells them for a pittance

OMG I am near enough to Northampton and I had no idea!

22yr old got her s at 16 look new dd2got Hera at 15 for school she was hard on shows and she is nearly 18 still love them worth every penny IMO