Doc Martens......

[JEP]

Geez, Dough! Do you order them by case? And if so, where from? I have found some via overstock(dot)com but not many others.....Do tell?

[JEP]

you should try pimping these on the 67.....

[NotCoolEnufToFly]

Gawd, I remember when I was in HS, you HAD to have a pair of Doc Martens or you might as well just go hide in a hole. It was social suicide to not have them!

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by JEP

Geez, Dough! Do you order them by case? And if so, where from? I have found some via overstock(dot)com but not many others.....Do tell?

Check out the white box. Zappos.com
Same place i get my Docs. Love Doc Martens. Love Zappos.com.

[JEP]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Check out the white box. Zappos.com
Same place i get my Docs. Love Doc Martens. Love Zappos.com.

Uhhhh....Sorry dude....plenty of SA here. I could not make out the name on the box because of the plastic. Can't tell if it is za, ze, or.........But seeing as how you have probably shopped there, you would already know that.

BTW, I tried a few combinations and finally found it anyway, so there...

[Swen]

The word on the street is saying they're owned by Nike and made in Thailand.

From what I have witnessed, their quality has suffered.

With that said, I currently wear a pair of 9 year old docs daily.

[dieselman1220]

I currently own about 4 pairs of Docs even a black pair that i wear with my unifrorm, They are the ##### I got my first pair when i was 13 and have had some ever since.

[killbilly]

I've had my first and only pair since 1992. Just wish I could get them in half-sizes.

Gel insoles do wonders for them, by the way.

[xpanterica]

Originally Posted by Swen

The word on the street is saying they're owned by Nike and made in Thailand.

From what I have witnessed, their quality has suffered.

With that said, I currently wear a pair of 9 year old docs daily.

That is 100% true. I've owned five pairs of boots, always the model 1460, and have always loved them. I just bought a new pair (three months ago) and will not make that mistake again. First thing I noticed is that the dye used on the inside of the boot stained all of my socks orange, even after bleaching. The boots are already well-worn looking, which is very premature. I'd always wear them, and use them hard, and they wouldn't show wear until about a year.

Major thumbs down.

[Doug Taylor]

I ordered a new pair of work shoes, some casual shoes and Kristie's shoes came in the same box.

My feet SUCK. They're flatter than Fred Flintstones and I'm actually one of those rare people that wear them not for fashion, but for comfort.

Looks like a shoe, feels like a freaking sneaker!

[Swen]

What if you got some pump high-tops and spray painted them black?

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by Swen

What if you got some pump high-tops and spray painted them black?

Then I'd look as goofy as an airline pilot in full uniform bebopping to his iPod while walking in the terminal!

[MQAAord]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

My feet SUCK. They're flatter than Fred Flintstones and I'm actually one of those rare people that wear them not for fashion, but for comfort.

I betchya mine are flatter

I was blessed with crazy-ugly flat-as-a-board feet. I have zero arch on either foot, nothing. I once had a doctor glance at my bare feet (I was being seen for something completely different) and she said "What did you say you do again?" When I told her I was a flight attendant she was floored that I could physically do the job with my feet.

I hate my feet. I will not wear sandals or open-toe shoes of any kind. Ever.

Next time I see ya we'll have a 'flat foot' contest!

[SkyCougar]

Originally Posted by MQAAord

I betchya mine are flatter

I was blessed with crazy-ugly flat-as-a-board feet. I have zero arch on either foot, nothing. I once had a doctor glance at my bare feet (I was being seen for something completely different) and she said "What did you say you do again?" When I told her I was a flight attendant she was floored that I could physically do the job with my feet.

I hate my feet. I will not wear sandals or open-toe shoes of any kind. Ever.

Next time I see ya we'll have a 'flat foot' contest!

Ok, I'm entering the flat feet contest as well! Mine are flat as a pancake as well. I marvel at gals who can walk in stillettos, it's amazing to me. I walk like a drunk duck in high heels. I don't think that my flat feet are ugly though, just flat!

Bought my first pair of Doc Martens years ago while in London. I thought I had scored a cool find, only to get on the Underground, and find that almost every chick on the tube was wearing the same boots. Oh well, I guess that made me "London cool"

[SeanD]

Doc Marten were originally orthopedic shoes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Martens

[Cheechako]

I didn't think Docs were TSA friendly? Are you removing your shoes every day?

I've gone country! I bought some Ariat Ropers for the winter months- not sure I'll go back to my cheapie Deer Stags when it warms up! These things are comfy and warm. Granted, I'm not hiking or anything in them, but with some wool socks, I've done leisurly walk-arounds in -40 weather! TSA friendly, too!

[Swen]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

I've gone country! I bought some Ariat Ropers for the winter months- not sure I'll go back to my cheapie Deer Stags when it warms up! These things are comfy and warm. Granted, I'm not hiking or anything in them, but with some wool socks, I've done leisurly walk-arounds in -40 weather! TSA friendly, too!

Those will work well in case there's some #### to be kicked through on the ramp.

[ASpilot2be]

Originally Posted by Swen

Those will work well in case there's some #### to be kicked through on the ramp.

Which is to be expected in Alaska

[Kristie]

I didn't think Docs were TSA friendly? Are you removing your shoes every day?

they are TSA friendly but TSA doesn't seem to get it, they still make us take them off. stupid dummyheads don't realize there's no metal in them!

[Cheechako]

stupid dummyheads

I love it!
that's my new word of the day!!

[ERfly]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

I've gone country! I bought some Ariat Ropers for the winter months- not sure I'll go back to my cheapie Deer Stags when it warms up! These things are comfy and warm. Granted, I'm not hiking or anything in them, but with some wool socks, I've done leisurly walk-arounds in -40 weather! TSA friendly, too!

I thought I read somewhere that those were a "required" uniform piece up in the Great White North. All ANC-based pilots wore them.

[Tram]

What are you guys doing about the Gold/Yellow soles of these things with your uniforms?

I've always loved my Docs but never thought about wearing some to work.. Well, until today..

[EDUC8-or]

I've noticed a strange correlation between pilots who wear cowboy boots and the cop moustache lately.

[JEP]

Originally Posted by Tram

What are you guys doing about the Gold/Yellow soles of these things with your uniforms?

I've always loved my Docs but never thought about wearing some to work.. Well, until today..

[ERfly]

Originally Posted by EDUC8-or

I've noticed a strange correlation between pilots who wear cowboy boots and the cop moustache lately.

I've honestly thought about getting a pair myself. Just not sure, though...especially being SoCal based.