Members ToeJamFootball Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 hahah ive never seen guys have a conversation about shoes before:D ive never worn docs myself its too hot in the tropics, bnut i wear chucks, with black laces, like Rowka, i decided to do it when i saw that Garth does it in Wayne's World. hahaha Lame:D:D ToeJam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bpocall Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Originally posted by Rowka Red Wings used to be the standard on-your-feet-all-day work shoe/boot.I have a pair like this that is super comfy. But the ST makes it heavy. +1 on the super comfy. Carolina's are excellent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jonn01 Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 I wore Doc Martens almost exclusively through the 90s. Very comfy and relatively good quality. The styles seem a little dull to me these days though. I still have a brown hiking tread that are my camping/fishing boots. In recent years though I have been buying Fluevogs. They're more pricey but they're also a step up on style IMHO. The quality is better than Docs (nicer leathers/rubber etc.); more of a cottage/hand made feel than the seemingly machine made Martens. Some of the styles have replaceable soles like Docs. The replacement soles boast to be resistant to alkaline, water, acid, fatigue and yes, even SATAN! Unisex: http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=attribute%3AUnisex&pp=2 Mens: http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=attribute%3AMens&pp=1 Ladies: http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=attribute%3AWomens&pp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 didn't read the enire thread, but I have three pair of docs that are my work shoes. They are awsome. High quality, comfortable, and acceptable for almost any situation. Bouncing souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mounds Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 I've got two pairs of doc's-- one pair of work boots, one pair of not work boots. work and not work bought both pairs from zappos.com i wear a size 14, so it worked out well-- the price on those at a local retailer was just like $.50 lower than the MSRP on them. Zappos' price was much better, and I don't have to go to a shoestore which is another plus, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members funkrockfreedomfighter Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 You call that a shoe? THESE are shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny BoomBoom Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 Currently wearing Doc shoes.....very comfy.......prefer these to other shoe types generally - except trainers! Although price in th eUK hasn't come down, I do think the non UK made ones do appear cheaper made......and doubt they'll last as long! Good ol' capitalism!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted December 13, 2005 Members Share Posted December 13, 2005 {[Originally Posted by funkrockfreedomfighter One Dolla Bill Y'all you have little feet. ToeJam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted January 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 My wife got me the Docs. Cool shoe I suppose...not sure if they're worth the price. Time will tell. I guess folks in the know know their Docs though. When my sister-in-law arrived in FL over the holidays, I had mentioned that her sister had gotten me some shoes. As soon as she looked at them she said, "Docs". She told me the yellow stitching gave 'em away. Hmmm...learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lingua latina Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 For an interesting look at Doc Martens in the subculture of 1980s skinheadism, both pro-neonazi groups squaring off against the multi-cultural vehemently anti-neonazi groups, read American Skin by Dom De Grazia (Scribners 1998). Of course there not just for skinheads, punks, {censored}kickers, goths, etc. anymore. Plus depending on the model they are comfortable as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by lingua latina For an interesting look at Doc Martens in the subculture of 1980s skinheadism, both pro-neonazi groups squaring off against the multi-cultural vehemently anti-neonazi groups, read American Skin by Dom De Grazia (Scribners 1998). Check out "Spirit of '69: A skinhead bible" for a great deal of info on that culture. Oi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lingua latina Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by catphish Check out "Spirit of '69: A skinhead bible" for a great deal of info on that culture. Oi Thanks, I will...still in print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigby Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Got my third pair of Doc Martin's at Academy for $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by lingua latina Thanks, I will...still in print? Hmm....amazon says no. But they have 1 copy used for $375!!!!! Well, if you happen to stumble upon one it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lingua latina Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by catphish Hmm....amazon says no. But they have 1 copy used for $375!!!!! Well, if you happen to stumble upon one it's great. OOP and collectible...must be good. Not something that my local New England-super-puritanical-WASP-library would have on the shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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