My dad just walked in on me massaging my Docs, he looked a little bit like this 👁👄👁

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Haha classic.

OBSESSED WITH YOUR HAIR!!!!! honestly I wish we live close (well at least in the same country) so we could hangout and gush about docs haha

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks Alexa!! Some day I will hopefully live in America, if it wasn’t for COVID it was supposed to be end of this year but not sure what’s gonna happen now. But someday we can definitely hang and obsess over docs!

@canyonmoon3773

3 жыл бұрын

Alexa Sunshine83 oooooo alexa i literally just finished watching your new video

@canyonmoon3773

3 жыл бұрын

@winnie Mcdonagh yush

Just incase anyone can't get into a store - For sizing as someone who works for the company, we tend to recommend women sizing down in anything unisex, so a classic 1460, 1461, 2976 (the Chelsea boot) or a 101. You can tell if a shoe is unisex based on the size range - if it goes beyond a size 9 UK, it will be unisex. Pascal and Polly are a women's fit shoe so are more likely to be 'true to size'. If you're between sizes we normally recommend going for the smaller size as we only do UK 6.5 and 9.5, leather tends to stretch quite dramatically if needed so you'll get much longer out of your shoes if you allow the time to break them in. Just make sure you have enough room at the front, they'll get wider, not longer. Wearing shoes that are too big will just cause the leather to dry out and crack as it's being over worked and creased far too aggressively. The Vegan range as a whole should be pretty true to size, as they're made from a man-made polymer they don't have the flexibility that leather has. They also won't stretch anywhere near as much so don't aim for a tighter shoe if you're opting for the vegan collection. (Amazing video btw :) )

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good to know! I hope this helps everyone! Thanks Lee!

@Lin-kk5be

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, do u have any advice for Jadon Hi‘s? Mine rub my heel & I’ve had them for half a year now. Every time I wear them I have either blisters or a heel covered in blood. Thick socks rub in too :(

@LLLadySSS

3 жыл бұрын

Helin‘s Suga ok really cheap way of dealing with blisters and how to avoid them... Take 2 cotton rounds... Yes hear me out lol TAPE THEM on the exact spot where u get blisters lolol ik bear with me Then just wear your socks and it'll be fine! I'm so glad this works out for me my feet were suffering

@ursula3904

3 жыл бұрын

I'm UK 3 and I ordered 1461 SEX PISTOLS LEATHER PRINTED OXFORD SHOES and a Voss sandals. This will be my first ever docs shoes. I ordered my exact size and I don't know if it will fit. We don't have any Dr. Martens physical store here in my place. 😭😭😭😭

@AGTVLoveHopePeace

3 жыл бұрын

If I'm a 6.5 US women's should I go for a size 7 or 6?

Me:”nah I’m not crazy over docs” *watches this video with my Jadons on in my room*

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Haha same.

@cyberpunklain

3 жыл бұрын

Svbject13 you wear your shoes in your room? i could never my mother would scold me 😔

@cvpid13

3 жыл бұрын

ꪶꪮꪜꫀ ㄥ卂ㄩᘜ卄 ረጎሀቿ my mum would do the same thing but I haven’t worn my docs outside yet cuz I’m walking them in in my house so they’re clean xD

@Adhijaroy

3 жыл бұрын

As an Asian I ✨ *GASP* ✨

the way i literally bought a pair today and this gets recommended today, i’ve literally never watched a video of docs

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Haha classic! Hope you love your new docs!

@sundaymorningbeef

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Bought my Jadon’s two days ago, bought the care kit in store and ordered some heel protectors from Amazon yesterday. Today this popped up.

@kateh5025

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!

I do like when girls wearing Dr Marten's.. looks so confident and stylish..

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

🤙 dr martens are just confident and stylish!

@MrJackrockerman

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears exactly ❤

@grugg3108

3 жыл бұрын

They are literally the only shoe/boot I've complimented. I believe in Doc supremacy.

@amyanstey5058

2 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears and you actually wore them out? I have a pair...they are...hell...1980s. I love the Unknown Pleasure version.. and I take umbrunce to hear about fake. They have a label ..and it is pretty much the standard...I don't know how you can get fooled...the soles are not the same because. The ...no...no...I don't agree.. but you do you...I see a lot of things I don't think I agree with. I'm much older than you. And my boots are also.. so you can get socks for breaking in...and polish...I mean.. you need to go and read the site ..no...

@harriet4452

2 жыл бұрын

@@amyanstey5058 you good?

my biggest tip was integrating what members in the military do(if they still wear steal toed leather boots) is making sure the ball of your foot fits nicely in the shoe for sizing, and lacing up your boots so the string at the top is under the side flaps to ensure tight lacing. my first time wearing my boots i wore them to walk around candy cane lane-which is going to a neighborhood that has christmas lights here in the states- and i was surprised my feet didn't hurt at all. the more i wear them, the more i'm able to wear thicker socks for winter

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!!

I think KZread is starting to get the memo that I'm gay😂

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@LLLadySSS

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah the algorithm K N O W S

@bradynlehfeldt6083

3 жыл бұрын

Docs don’t make you gay but take it as you will :P😂

@polin1710

3 жыл бұрын

@@bradynlehfeldt6083 i think the joke here isn't that docs make you gay but that alot of gay people like docs

You’re the ultimate arthoe 🌻🌞🐝🎨

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!

I’ve just got my first pair. I walked a mile in them yesterday with thick socks on but they probably weren’t thick enough. And no blister plasters. I have a huge big ouch on my foot now.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Make sure if they are thick socks that they also are socks that don’t move around too much too or else maybe you’ll get a blister too.

@ludovicanasti6550

3 жыл бұрын

Fran H try to put tampons in them, I know it sounds weird but it actually help hahahaha ps sorry for my english :/

@para-yw9dn

3 жыл бұрын

i heard putting a bag of water into them and then freezing them works.. sounds weird ik

@modecirtautaite2297

3 жыл бұрын

When I get new shoes I walk around the house for an hour or two to wear them out a bit so that I won’t get any blisters. Works every time

@tattoosbysaoirsewells5204

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly docs are pretty hard to break in and it might take 5+ wears to get there. But once broken in are so comfortable! It’s eventually worth all the pain. I’ve actually bled through socks breaking in docs but would do it again lol

I got a pair when I was 13 and I’ve been wearing them for 6 years, they’re worn in but still look great. I’ve never found another pair of shoes that could work with my style as a preteen and then now as an adult 😂 Classic docs just work, I’m so happy I own these shoes

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Yeah they last so well and always are in style!

Two Tips for breaking in boots (in general) from my family and a nice lady at the shoes store: -if you feel a heat of sorts in a certain area (probably at the heel or outside of the foot) it’s from friction and you’re probably getting a lister or going to get one there -a lot of shoe stores sells these really really thick socks. Mine are from the Wolverine brand, they’re gray wool I think. Fricking lifesavers.

Me: has like 12 pairs of docs Also me: hm I didn’t know some of this I wish I found this years ago lol

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha nice, glad I could help

Tip for stretching them out heat up the leather first with a hair dryer (but don't order heat them just a nice warming) to open the pores then pack as many socks as possible into them. They also make shoe stretchers that you can use.

I bought them im France, the people spoke amazinggg English and helped me a lot

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@jule5988

3 жыл бұрын

i love when native english speakers are surprised that other people speak „their“ language too 😂😂😂😂

@verucasalt3857

3 жыл бұрын

@@jule5988 oh actually im russian and dutch haha. And in france they barely speak english

@jule5988

3 жыл бұрын

Veruca Salt oh i didnt know sorry. most people do. i know its known that french people dont speak english but in my experience they do

@verucasalt3857

3 жыл бұрын

@@jule5988 ahaha its ok

yasss girl, down to see a video of cleaning all of them. I want to polish mine and clean them up and some amazing tips would be the best!

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do!

i've got my first pair almost 3 years ago and i've worn them every fall and winter. they give me blisters every time!!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Dang blisters! Cool you have a pit though!

Ive had my doc martens jadon shoes for a year this month and only worn them a handful of times. My feet literally scream bloody murder after wearing them for 10 seconds lol

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! That sucks! Are they tight?

@momin9739

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears on the contrary theyre abit loose, so i wear them with soles that make them closer to my size and slightly thick socks. Could that play a factor?

@user-hu6xm5nx9j

3 жыл бұрын

@@momin9739 maybe just try breaking them in by wearing them daily for a while, dr martens are always a painnnn at first but even tight ones can become really comfortable after wearing them for a while! :)

@kristinaskulic6210

3 жыл бұрын

I had mine for 3 years now and I always wear them in winter but it always hurts so bad that after like 20 mins, I can’t walk anymore at all :(

@Moniii909

3 жыл бұрын

@@momin9739 i own a pair of dr martens (the sinclair platform) that are a little big as well and I CANT WEAR THEM LONGER THAN 30 MINS!!! Such a pain in the a** but you see, the loose fit is exactly the problem, mine will always turn my heel into a bloody hell, i'm so sad :( There are those things, i dont know how to call them in english, but you're supposed to glue them inside your shoe somewhere around the heel area to prevent your foot/heel from slipping up and down inside the shoe. these things helped me a lot but i still can't where this pair of docs longer than 1-2 hours..

Your dr. martens collection is goals!!!💕

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Been waiting for this video!! Currently have 3 pairs of docs!

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope it was helpful!

For everyone who isn’t able to break theirs in just put a bag of water in them and put them in the freezer overnight I did this on all of my docs and it worked every time :)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!

@user-tc3jo1eb8e

3 жыл бұрын

Did this work for the stiff heel? The back of my heels is the only thing that still hurts when I try to wear them ):

@kandykutzke2004

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-tc3jo1eb8e yes:)

@sabrinagarcia4238

2 жыл бұрын

@@kandykutzke2004 how do you break the heel with that method

another amazing video from Jenn, the Doc Martens girl! I hope you are doing well and I am glad to hear from you! 😇🌈♥️🌸👍

Thank you!! Have been wearing Docs for 40 years! Love them, they never go out of style!!!👍👍

@inthewanderyears

Жыл бұрын

nice!!! They are the most timeless shoes!

I’m getting mine on Saturday I’m so excited!!

it's so weird that I never had to breaking in my docs they were comfortable from day one (and yes they are original)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky!!

@danielafloreslizcano4623

3 жыл бұрын

Did you go up a size or down?

@MissesSaschaMSP

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielafloreslizcano4623 neither

@quinnd3045

2 жыл бұрын

so you stayed true to size?

@MissesSaschaMSP

2 жыл бұрын

@@quinnd3045 yes I wanted to go higher because I was scared of breaking them in before I bought them but didn't and that was a good idea. I'm wearing them for 4 years now and they still look very good (at least a doc martens employee told me that) and feel comfortable

thank you for this video luv! I’m getting them for Christmas I’m so excited 😁

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!! Oh wow that is soooo exciting!

Ashley you make the sun shine, even on the rainiest of days. Simply divine. ❤

@inthewanderyears

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks you! I wish my name was Ashley but a lovely message!

If you’re in the UK- compeed blister plasters. Life savers.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah we have those too!

Me watching this video with huge blisters on my feet because of my new docs: 👁👄👁

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Hope your recover!

This video was so helpful. I just made a video on Vegan docs which I felt those reviews and recommendations are harder to find. I love your style!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Oh that’s cool, I’ll have to check it out!

Thank you for the amazing video! It helped me so much. Also I love your hair and your docs ❤

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much! Glad I could help!

I remember seeing this video months ago when I wanted them and now I’m actually close to getting them OMG IM SO EXITED!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m so excited for you!

@mvd3lynn107

3 жыл бұрын

In the Wander Years yeeeahahahaua

@mvd3lynn107

3 жыл бұрын

In the Wander Years I just got them and I’m wearing them rn! But dang my feet hurttt

Wow, I feel really stupid now. I was about to sell my shoes again but removing the sole from my Dr Martens changed everything. Thank you for the tip!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!

i actually would love to see a cleaning/washing your docs video! :D

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Alrighty!

@susanx6782

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears yes please I just bought I pair of patent ones and I have no idea how to clean them. I'll be using baby wipes for now 🙂

i ordered my first pair yesterday which is the platform ankle boots and i’m so excited

love your hairrrr omg

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

omg yesss another docs vid

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! Glad you’re excited!

I've got the blaire sandals, and since my foot is a half size, the sandals fit slightly larger for me. What I do is I buckle it to the 1st or 2nd hole so that my foot is in the middle of the sandal, and it usually works for me but you're right about the sizes for the sandals. I would have gotten a smaller size if I was buying it brand new but I got mine second hand (and in good condition) and it's pretty fine for me. :)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!! The sandal sizing can be hard to get right!

@emmamotley1602

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! So my foot is 9.5, what do you recommend I do? Do I round the 9.5 to a 10 and then get a 9 off the website? or should I round the 9.5 to a 9 and then get an 8 off the website?

Thank you for making this video, this is the only one that has helped :)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Sooo glad it helped!! Hope you love your docs (if you get some)

I'm obsessed with your overalls omg 😍

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 ✌️

as an ex dancer my biggest tip for filling out docs that are too big is to use lambs wool and pointe shoe toe pads at the front to fill that extra space! extra cushiony and the toe pads can be washed if they start getting gross :)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

That is the best advice!! Thanks Lily!

i’m hopefully getting my first pair next month for my birthday and this really helped with some questions i had :)

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply but did you get them!?!?

@a.6243

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears i got them today!

Lottttt, hope I can buy even one of it🥺 congrats to you. Keep up the good works and God bless you

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed you get some soon! Thanks so much!!

i just got my first pair yesterday and i'm so excited to be able to wear them

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome!

Thanks for this, really informative. Dr. Martens have been a favorite of mine for years now. I did a lot of research on the brand before I got my first 1460s and became a big fan. They're a gorgeous shoe. My favs that I have now are the Carmelita in tan. I feel really powerful in them, and they're so comfortable. I'm gonna get a nice platformed pair next.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!! Docs are the best!! Those ones are sooo nice!!

i remember with my pascals i packed them with moist newspaper-paper and left them overnight, for me that did the trick! ive always had trouble finding cool shoes that go with my high arches, but this worked for me. also, the vegan docs are basically plastic (vegan leather bby) so theyre really tough to break in. id suggest just sizing up amd wearing some thick socks with them i guess. i also suggest conditioning them (with vegan leather conditioner obviously) to soften them up a bit, softening them enough should make them a bit more stretchy (:

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice trick! Thanks!

I love this video! Got my second pair today... I love them so much!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maddie! Oh yay which ones did you get?

@girlinthe_stars

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears I got the 1461 :) It’s heavy to break them in, but I love how they look! It’s so easy to style them and you look good every day!

OMG I love your overall!!!

@inthewanderyears

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I've had my jadons for almost 2 years and wore them for a year straight basically, and they still squeak soooo much. the bottom sole is what squeaks, not the lace up bit. I don't know how to fix that... it's really annoying, especially when I wear them to work and I'm walking around the office and making more noise just by walking than everyone talking combined lol

@FSofia-yd2xv

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a thread about this the other day but can’t find it now but I’m 90% sure that baby powder every other week will make them less squeaky.

@fieldvole

3 жыл бұрын

talcum powder under the insole

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

That’s annoying! Yeah they can sometimes be squeaky shoes. Hopefully those other people’s tips help! I find mine squeak on certain surfaces and I just rock it :P

i got soft leather docs (new) and i didn’t have to break them in at all!!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Smart move!!

Awesome collection!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

The four sole types are Original, Bex, Quad and Max. All traditional silhouettes have Goodyear welted soles.

@bestdressed needs to see this especially the section about breaking them in 😂

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

I hope she sees this, this could help her out with her blisters!

Funny, everyone says they have to size down, but I always had to size up with my docs.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there really is no set size guidelines with docs! Always best to try on!

@suides4810

3 жыл бұрын

They dont fit me at all :((

@radandsad3245

3 жыл бұрын

same! i’m usually a size 5 but my docs are a size 6 and fit me perfectly (US)

@itsmexena4727

3 жыл бұрын

I'm usually a UK 6 had to get a size up. Probably since I have a little wider foot.

@LLLadySSS

3 жыл бұрын

I got my usual size lol

Amazing video! Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting These. :3 you’re so helpful

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks lovely!

I just got my first pair in the mail! (I bought the Jadon Platform) and I freaking love them!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

That is so exciting Aubrey!

I showered in my 1460’s and it broke them in In one day! There’s virtually no glue in them so it doesn’t hurt them and they form to your feet. If you don’t believe me look up leather stretching! It works wonders to stretch and break them in

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

randomly just thrifted a pair of the all white Clarissa sandals the other day for only $18 😫 i hesitated at first bc they’re an 8 and im a 9.5 but they fit perfectly. i usually only get my regular size in docs bc they usually fit perfect but I was so happy these worked out !

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Omg wow! How do you even find stuff like that, what a score! Glad they fit!

@strawberrysakuras5319

4 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears i went as soon as they opened so there was like no one there, i nearly died in the store they were originally priced at $38 but they were having 50% off shoes so i had to snatch.

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

@@strawberrysakuras5319 that is the best!!!

Utility and comfort. Broken in 1460s are the best everyday shoe I've had. I plan to never go without at least one decent pair for the rest of my life. Even the sizing... NOTHING fits _ME_ as well as a 1460 in UK9/US10 (after break in)... My theory is that they are basically a 10.25. But for me, there is never a need to try on 1460s. I can buy online and they won't fit well, they will fit PERFECTLY. Just lucky in how I'm sized I guess. Regardless of why, for whatever the reason... Broken in 1460s are the best fit, most comfortable long term, and longest lasting shoe I've had. I can do a long hike in the woods in them, I can run a few miles in them if I must (not my first choice of running shoe, but shockingly decent at the job, far better than most would think), I can wear them with a suit at a wedding, or on stage playing guitar... And I've done both a few times each. To me, the 1460 is perfection. That said, they are not for everyone. It's a distinct fit (that works perfectly for me, could be hell for other feet), and a unique style you'll love or hate. Shrug. For me they are perfect, that's all that matters to me. My best break in tip currently is use wonder balsam, in fact abuse it. I spent HOURS rubbing coat after coat of the stuff in on newest pair. Got the leather softer than I've ever had it.... They were broken in by 2 miles. HOURS to break the leather in instead of weeks or days. Ohh and they look incredible after than much work and elbow grease with the wonder balsam

Wow so many different opinions in these comments! I'm usually a size 5.5 (UK) but since docs don't have half sizes I tried a 5 and a 6. The 5 was extremely small and the 6 was quite big which is the one I ended up buying. I wear them with fluffy socks so they fit a bit better and I haven't had any problems with them, at least not yet. I've had them for about a week and have been wearing them for 4+ hours a day and they are so comfortable! I think mainly because they're a bit on the bigger side, my heels aren't constantly rubbing against the hard leather, neither are my toes. So far they've been great shoes and definitely worth the price!

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

Glad they are going well!! If the seem a little big you can always add in a inner sole so fill them up a little bit!! They are awesome shoes!

@bz2017

2 жыл бұрын

Did they stretch from wearing them? Are they still oke for you in sizing?

that‘s my kind of video! so jealous of your collection😍

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video!! Yeah look I think the collection is getting out of control. Haha

For everyone having problems with docs (breaking them in, durability etc) I highly recommend trying solovair boots! Same look, better quality. ;) Also, I only got mine a little over a week ago and they're pretty fucking comfortable already, 0 blisters, walk all day on them

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

I really want to try them sometime!! That’s so cool!

Im late on this video, its very educative! I really want the 1461 oxford shoes but didnt know anything about it! I tend to have larger feet. So i will definitly check in store. And you look so cool i subscribed 😊

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! The 1461s are sooo nice! I hope you can get some! Thanks 🤙

I just love her vibe.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love your comment!

Yeah the Jaden is pretty cool looking. Also love that your socks say "fuck off" lmao

When breaking my docs in I used blister plasters and then covered those in a layer or two of tape. And then just walk.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

buy them from solaris! docs switched manufacturers and fall apart, but solaris was the original company that made them and they still hold up like they used to. i fucked up and didn't do that, my Jadens had the zipper split, the inside wear out, after only a year and it's very common for the soles to come off for a lot of styles.

Yay my Adrian Loafers just came in and they fit great! I can't wait to wear them to uni next week :)

It‘s been almost a year now since I bought my first pair and I love them sooo much! I‘m thinking of buying a second pair that a cute girl at my school has

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! You sound like a cool kid!

I’m trying to convince my parents to get me a pair of white jadons since they owe me shoes from back to school shopping

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you can 🤞 they are sooo nice

@moonlight_oats

3 жыл бұрын

I LITERALLY JUST GOT WHITE JADONS FROM BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING good luck even though I’m 9 months late!!!

i’ve REALLY want the Clarissa sandles and this video gave me everything i needed to know! thx so much💕

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Hope you love them!

Here's a tip that has worked for me in breaking in Dr. Martens boots (and any other types of boots) without ruining the leather: upon unpacking the boots, remove the laces, and then use a small heater or a hair dryer on each boot for a few minutes. This softens up the leather. Next, DRENCH the boot with mink oil. I also use mink oil on the inside of the boot, but not on the in-sole. Yes, this will get your socks initially a bit oily, but it's worth it. You can easily wash the socks. Anyway, rub the mink oil all throughout the boot and on the inside no farther than the ankle. And then wipe the boot down w/ a cloth or a paper towel. Wipe the oil as much as you can. After you're satisfied, turn on the heater/hair dryer for a few minutes. Now Do this entire process for the other boot. After it's all said and done, wear the boots first around the house starting w/about an hour, or more if you are able. Next day, repeat the procedure for the boots. After you dry them, wear them out/around the house. I do this a few more times while wearing them throughout the week. By the end of the first week, the mink oil will have softened up your boots profusely. If you wish, you can only do one boot and leave the other alone and see the difference in softness. This works for other types and brands of boots, as well. It will definitely save some skin off your feet. Try it. Cleaning the boots....I'm like you; I don't usually baby any of my boots. I would just suggest using a horsehair brush to brush the dirt off them every week, if you wear them daily like I do. Mink oil is good too (see above). P.S.: ALWAYS USE SHOE TREES/BOOT TREES FOR WHEN YOU'RE NOT WEARING YOUR DOCS.

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

Omg amazing! I love your break in process!! So helpful!!

@AlexMPruteanu

2 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears , I really dig this video. I am a fanatic "boot guy" and a gigantic fan of and owner of Red Wing boots. While they are constructed differently and at different price points than Dr. Martens boots, I decided to finally give in and join the cool/hip crowd so I just bought my first pair of Dr. Martens boots. It's a very cool ankle pair of Archive 101 Arc Leather Combat Boots. I have heard from people that Docs are notoriously hard to break in, but speaking as an owner of several Red Wing boots, I can tell you that NOTHING is harder to break in than new Red Wings. So....I hope people who have a hard time w/their Docs try my method--it really works to soften up that leather. And Docs leather is thinner than Red Wing, so warming it up and keeping it oiled with mink oil whilst wearing the boots that first week should be much much easier on the foot. Thanks for this video; I came across it on my research of Doc boots.

A good way of breaking in dr martens is to warm them up, coat them in mink oil, let it sit for 10-30 minutes, wipe them down, and then wear them. You can break them in in a day.I saw it on a KZread video and tried it myself it works great. I believe the KZreadr is called anvil rose. It also makes the leather look much better in my opinion.

@e25productions66

3 жыл бұрын

It makes the leather also a lot softer.

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to know!!

@urb6857

2 жыл бұрын

Only use mink oil if you dont care about getting the boots shiny. It will also dakren the leather. I'd recommend red wing classic mink oil tbh

coming from someone that works at doc martens this is such a good video!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Glad I got it right!

@Lin-kk5be

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can u give advice to people with Jadon Hi‘s? They are a tiny bit loose & rub my heel awfully. When I walk my heel is like hitting the hard leather?? I’ve had them for half a year & I still can’t wear them without plasters. Idk what to do :(

@rebeccarosexo

3 жыл бұрын

Helin‘s Suga did you get them true to size or did you size down? they sound like they may be too big for you! Consider an insole or some thick doc socks! I would also purchase dubbin to put inside the shoe to help break it in. If this fails, try and sell them on Depop and get the size down maybe. I am a UK size 6 and I wear a UK size 5 in all my docs

@Lin-kk5be

3 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Rose I have a problem with sizing most of the time...I am a European 39/40. 40 is too big most of the time 39 always too small too. I really hate it...the docs are pretty loose on my feet but when I try to wear thick socks the heel rubs worse, so maybe insoles are a better solution but I fear my foot will get heightened & my heel will get closer to the rubbing point (tighter). Maybe I should try at least.

@florgahr11

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccarosexo hi rebecca! i'm size 40 eur / 9 us - and bought a 6 uk pair of jadon in Argentina, i wasn't able to try them on before because of covid protocol, my feet are narrow so they fit perfectly inside but i feel my toes touches a little bit the tip of the boots. is that going to make my feet hurt? (sorry for my english i speak spanish) thanks!!!

first you as soooo adores! I can't even! really really enjoyed this video! so useful! I purchased my first ever pair of Doc Martens & they arrived yesterday! LOVING my pair so much....I may have bought a few others HAHA. but your video has been so helpful! ohh and you ROCK the pink hair! I had magenta once...didnt look good on me lol, I look better in green, and blue, but right now im rocking my natural black hair.

@inthewanderyears

Жыл бұрын

Oh yay, love that you’re starting a collection! Thanks so so much, I miss my pink hair and I should do it again!

Thank you for this informative video. I hope to have a collection like yours one day.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Fingers crossed!

I love that you're still responding to comments to this very day. I know that must take a lot of effort :) Also, question... My Jadons that I bought about a week ago are really shredding my heels/achilles tendons. How long did it take you to fully break your Jadons in, especially the heel area?

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!! They did the same to me in the beginning. Took about a week or so but just wear them for short periods and they should be okay! If you get crazy blisters etc, wait until they are healed to wear them again!

Yes do the cleaning vid please!!

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll try!!

i'm planning to get the sandals , thanks for the review.

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! The sandals are the best!

Very helpful video. Thanks. Looking to buy my 4th pair of DM now.

@inthewanderyears

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 😉 awesome, how exciting! What did you get?

So obsessed with your doc vids!! Realllll helpful info and suuuper great hacks!!! Just got Vegan red 1461, you probs already have said this but were they a pain to break in? 😩✨

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!! Oh good luck. They always hurt me but honestly haven’t given them a chance so maybe they will be alright for you!! They can be tough and a bit hot to wear.... but they also look hot so fashion is pain.

Omg your video was so helpful. Cuz I tryna figure out how break in my jadon. ❤️❤️

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I bet they look awesome!

@nutchanatpinkome5226

3 жыл бұрын

They’re so dope !!!! I bought it cuz of I watch your unboxing jadon video.

i love your hair!!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much! It’s wash out now but I’m gonna go back to that soon!!

Since I don't wear new ones much because of quarantine, I take the laces off and put them in the dryer for 30 minutes once or twice a week for a month. That really helps to break them in :)

Jadon Maxes are even taller, great for a short girl like me haha, also another tip I saw if you don’t have felt, is to put a padded sanitary towel in the back of the shoes as a cushion instead, which helped sooooo much when I was breaking in jadon hi, those gave me the worst blisters I’ve ever had (even the 1461s were easy to break in in comparison)

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

I love the maxes!! Oh great tip! Oh wow yeah they look like some stiff shoes.

@grace8274

3 жыл бұрын

brb gonna go put a pad in my docs 😳

@a.s.8976

3 жыл бұрын

How did you put the pad in them? Like where in the shoe?

YES Thank you so much for making this video! I love all your Doc Marten videos. I'm definitely guilty of having the sandals that look way too big on me. It was actually weird because I'm like a US 7.5/8 and I bought a size down (size 7) and they still somehow look big on me! I will definitely try your hack of stuffing the back! ^_^ I think that will solve the issue cuz like right now my feet are practically swimming in them LOL.

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Hope that works out! It can be a bit of playing around before you get it right. Which sandals do you have?

@Adrinana

4 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears I have the Clarissa ones!

I recommend buying them from the Ashford designer outlet if you live in the UK I got a pair of 1460 black boots for 70 pounds and a pair of cherry red antique temperly 146p shoes for 35 pounds If you search you can find them for a really good price

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!!

Thanks for this video. I love it! XOXO 💜🖤💜🖤

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Mary!

omg we have the same kanken backpack!! anyways, i was watching the video cuz i thought of buying dr martens, but my sister got hers today and they were too thight for her, so i wanted to check how to get the sizing correct. thank you!!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! You have good taste! Glad I could help!

Yeyyyyy i love dr. Martins even i don't have one i just love them😘

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! They are so awesome!

If you’re worried about shoe creases there are inserts you can get that prevent creases

@urb6857

2 жыл бұрын

or just condition the leather reguarly

I love your hair 😍

@inthewanderyears

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I love how I watch this video just after I’ve gotten doc martens and broken my feet by trying to break them in 🥺

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Hope they get better for you!

I just bought the Blaire sandals and I love them but the middle strap is too tight! I'm really hoping to stretch them out and get them to fit correctly!

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

I found them tight, hopefully you can stretch them out because they are sooo cute!

@hilarysmith2867

3 жыл бұрын

Have they stretched?

hi bb!! ty for this video, just got my first docs (the hello kitty quad docs!!) today. hoping they’re not too big as they were a gift, fingers crossed...

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Omg they are soo cute!! That’s so awesome, hope they fit!

Wow okay wait, my docs are brand new. The 1460. Bought them yesterday. I’ve been dyingggg wearing them but I want to break them in. I just took out the inner soles like you said and I am in shock 😂 SO MUCH BETTER! I’ll replace the soles when they break in because the bottoms are kind of hard now but thank you so much for saving the tops of my feet 😆

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yay! So glad to help! Hope the break in goes well!

i also love docs, but as a cheapskate who loves them i've never bought a pair full priced.... though my boots are too big because i found out that i fit a size 5 better than a size 6 :(

@inthewanderyears

4 жыл бұрын

Never buy full price!! Have you hacked them so they fit better?

@halbaer7871

4 жыл бұрын

@@inthewanderyears i've added an insole but i haven't found the right material to stuff the toes yet, i'll definitely be looking for some foam now though ! it's honestly so convenient living near one of the dr martens outlets i paid £35 for a pair of 1461s, which is insane

My dr. Martens made me blisters in the backside of my ankles. Any tips to stop this? It hurts

Breakin Docs In is extremely easy Need 2 things liquid Mink Oil and a small heat to warm the leather thats it. Just warm the leather of the boot for about 5 mins till it nice and warm then apply the mink oil all over the boot both inside and out besure not get on the insole one done heat the boot once more push the oil into the leather when start wearing them they break insanely Fast no blisters. Been using Mink Oil on my Doc's since the 80s

🎀 Omg, i would really love a video were you clean them all. 🎀 🎀 Also, i love you. 🎀

@inthewanderyears

3 жыл бұрын

I really must do that soon, but I know it will take a while....