Why does everybody like Doc Ms so much? - Mohawks Rock2024-03-29T15:54:06Zhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/forum/topics/why-does-everybody-like-doc-ms?commentId=1501994%3AComment%3A409179&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don't know how the new ones…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2014-04-24:1501994:Comment:8043592014-04-24T04:33:43.614ZSarahhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/SarahGordon
I don't know how the new ones hold up but I'm 30 and still have the pair I got when I was 13. They have a lifetime warranty to re-sole them and lol they aren't "pretty" anymore but I like them looking all rugged as fuck :) put a shitload of miles on them, even fell in a creek with them, they were my motorcycle boots and everything else. I love em.
I don't know how the new ones hold up but I'm 30 and still have the pair I got when I was 13. They have a lifetime warranty to re-sole them and lol they aren't "pretty" anymore but I like them looking all rugged as fuck :) put a shitload of miles on them, even fell in a creek with them, they were my motorcycle boots and everything else. I love em. They still get a lot of folk…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2014-04-23:1501994:Comment:8043562014-04-23T11:27:21.460ZKobaloshttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/kalos
<p>They still get a lot of folk who find those ones fine though. And in fact, I've read that the ones made in England are much harder to break in 'cause the leather isn't as supple because they use a different leather process.</p>
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<p>Though I agree, it'd be nice to be able to choose without the vast price difference.</p>
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<p>Interesting link about the percentage made in England (2% - 70,000 pairs a year out of 3.8 million pairs worldwide):…</p>
<p>They still get a lot of folk who find those ones fine though. And in fact, I've read that the ones made in England are much harder to break in 'cause the leather isn't as supple because they use a different leather process.</p>
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<p>Though I agree, it'd be nice to be able to choose without the vast price difference.</p>
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<p>Interesting link about the percentage made in England (2% - 70,000 pairs a year out of 3.8 million pairs worldwide): <a href="http://makeitbritish.co.uk/footwear/dr-martens-made-in-england-collection/" target="_blank">http://makeitbritish.co.uk/footwear/dr-martens-made-in-england-collection/</a></p> I wish I had the docs that we…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2014-04-23:1501994:Comment:8043862014-04-23T05:10:32.615ZBooglehttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/Boogle
<p>I wish I had the docs that were made in England. They're sooo expensive though, I ended up getting the cheap ones off of ebay that were made in Thailand. :[</p>
<p>I wish I had the docs that were made in England. They're sooo expensive though, I ended up getting the cheap ones off of ebay that were made in Thailand. :[</p> Sadly, the prices were high b…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2014-04-22:1501994:Comment:8043802014-04-22T12:53:11.782ZKobaloshttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/kalos
<p>Sadly, the prices were high by the eighties, although they now seem even more expensive - relatively to other boots.</p>
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<p>For those of us who like Docs or want to share, know more or ask questions about them - here's the Mohawks Rock <a href="http://www.mohawksrock.com/group/doc-martens" target="_blank">Doc Martens group to join</a>.</p>
<p>Includes an interesting video showing the differences between the original and the regular modern ones.</p>
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<p>Plus the ones still made…</p>
<p>Sadly, the prices were high by the eighties, although they now seem even more expensive - relatively to other boots.</p>
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<p>For those of us who like Docs or want to share, know more or ask questions about them - here's the Mohawks Rock <a href="http://www.mohawksrock.com/group/doc-martens" target="_blank">Doc Martens group to join</a>.</p>
<p>Includes an interesting video showing the differences between the original and the regular modern ones.</p>
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<p>Plus the ones still made in England with original materials are really expensive! I would like to see more pictues/vids of the difference in them to the modern. I have the originals from the 80s and they lasted fairly well - the tread is worn quite a bit but the boots are intact, stitching still held perfect, etc.</p>
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<p>I've went off the regular style now to a large extent - they seem to have become more pointed at the toes in the last few years - from looking at sites selling some styles. I think the steel-capped 1940 style ones are much better - still with the classic sole style and tough looking uppers.</p> Docs used to be hella cheap a…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2014-04-21:1501994:Comment:8043762014-04-21T22:44:51.030ZBooglehttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/Boogle
<p>Docs used to be hella cheap and were marketed to the working class back in the day. Being durable & cheap they became a must have for any blue collar worker. Therefore they were really popular amongst the punk and skinhead crowd. Times change but punk rock rarely does, this sort of thing just became apart of our look. <br/><br/>Unfortunately now they're popular with everyone and became super god damn expensive. Look on ebay. </p>
<p>Docs used to be hella cheap and were marketed to the working class back in the day. Being durable & cheap they became a must have for any blue collar worker. Therefore they were really popular amongst the punk and skinhead crowd. Times change but punk rock rarely does, this sort of thing just became apart of our look. <br/><br/>Unfortunately now they're popular with everyone and became super god damn expensive. Look on ebay. </p> I got my docs in '96 or so. T…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2013-09-26:1501994:Comment:7913652013-09-26T04:41:53.021ZSarahhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/SarahGordon
I got my docs in '96 or so. They used to come with a lifetime warranty. Mine have held up awesome. I used em for motorcycle boots and accidentally got them completely soaked like a dozen times. Idk maybe they started making them different. Never heard of Jax but I live in fucking nowhere Arkansas :P
I got my docs in '96 or so. They used to come with a lifetime warranty. Mine have held up awesome. I used em for motorcycle boots and accidentally got them completely soaked like a dozen times. Idk maybe they started making them different. Never heard of Jax but I live in fucking nowhere Arkansas :P Older docs are alright, but t…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2013-09-26:1501994:Comment:7910242013-09-26T04:12:13.074ZVeronique Vexhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/VeroniqueVex
<p>Older docs are alright, but the newer ones suck. My boyfriend got a pair and they only lasted him 7 months. They suck. Over-priced, over-rated. If you're a rich snobby suburban "punk" shit go for it, mom and dad can just buy you a new pair when those ones go bad.</p>
<p>Really, if you want good boots you need COMBAT boots. From combatboots.com or check out a military store like Jax. Jax has the best boots around. Screw the docs.</p>
<p>Older docs are alright, but the newer ones suck. My boyfriend got a pair and they only lasted him 7 months. They suck. Over-priced, over-rated. If you're a rich snobby suburban "punk" shit go for it, mom and dad can just buy you a new pair when those ones go bad.</p>
<p>Really, if you want good boots you need COMBAT boots. From combatboots.com or check out a military store like Jax. Jax has the best boots around. Screw the docs.</p> I know exactly what you mean.…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2013-09-26:1501994:Comment:7912632013-09-26T03:34:03.287ZSarahhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/SarahGordon
I know exactly what you mean. I've got a pair and have the same problem. Last winter my buddy said I could try a spray adhesive like they use for steps. Idk about it though never looked into it. So I continue to bust my ass when its even muddy, but I've had the same pair sine the age of 13 :)
I know exactly what you mean. I've got a pair and have the same problem. Last winter my buddy said I could try a spray adhesive like they use for steps. Idk about it though never looked into it. So I continue to bust my ass when its even muddy, but I've had the same pair sine the age of 13 :) One is more an industrial sty…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2012-05-10:1501994:Comment:7362852012-05-10T20:51:54.258ZKobaloshttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/kalos
<p>One is more an industrial style versus the traditional DM-like style - all the styles on that site link above are sourced & made in England - so you can pick any you like, really - be it DMs, Grinders, Solovairs, etc. :)</p>
<p>And I found they do ship to the US (see <a href="http://britboot.co.uk/engine/shop/page/Terms+And+Conditions" target="_blank">Terms & Conditions</a>).</p>
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<p>I read a comparison on DMs by someone who had bought some from China, Thailand and England. …</p>
<p>One is more an industrial style versus the traditional DM-like style - all the styles on that site link above are sourced & made in England - so you can pick any you like, really - be it DMs, Grinders, Solovairs, etc. :)</p>
<p>And I found they do ship to the US (see <a href="http://britboot.co.uk/engine/shop/page/Terms+And+Conditions" target="_blank">Terms & Conditions</a>).</p>
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<p>I read a comparison on DMs by someone who had bought some from China, Thailand and England. They found a few differences, but the main ones were the leather used in England was prepared in a different way which made it stiffer and less easy to break in. Though they couldn't really find much difference in quality and they disputed the claim the England ones were better.</p>
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<p>Though, again, I think Sonny is the man to answer here, since he's actually got a pair of Solovair's just recently. Last I heard he was having trouble breaking them in. No doubt he'll get round to replying here with real, first-hand info better than mine. :)</p> What's the main difference in…tag:www.mohawksrock.com,2012-05-10:1501994:Comment:7361262012-05-10T20:31:59.732ZPunk is Freedomhttps://www.mohawksrock.com/profile/JaredTaylor
<p>What's the main difference in model? I'd rather have something made in England than some third world nation where the boots will be of inferior quality.</p>
<p>What's the main difference in model? I'd rather have something made in England than some third world nation where the boots will be of inferior quality.</p>