The Kendra ankle boot by Dr. Martens is minimal yet tough, with a 10-eye high-heeled silhouette and a chunky commando rubber sole with heavy tread. This season, it comes in Arcadia, a classic cherry-red rub-off leather with a high shine. Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near Munich, Germany in 1945 when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot in a skiing accident in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during the healing process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor's immediate problem, but it also started to sell well in Germany. By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460. To sell the brand name better in England, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.
A**A
The BEST and cutest Docs EVER!!
I read some of the other reviews complaining about having to break them in. Have you NEVER owned a pair of Docs before? Yes, you have to break-in ALL Docs...and all other stiff boot that you ever buy in your lifetime. Just ask anyone who had ever been in the military. That just means that they are good quality boots. These boots are AMAZING and such great quality. I am usually a 9.5 or possibly a 10 in most shoes....so I got a 9. They are SO comfortable! It's like walking on a cloud for me. I also have these same boots in black! They are my favorite everyday boots...especially in the winter on snow (you need the treat). I was in the fashion industry for a very long time and am known to be a bit fashion-forward in my style. Please get past having to break in a pair of new boots and give these a try. They are my favorite boots and the color is AMAZING!! They do collect a lot of doghair.
B**S
so gorgeous
I’ve never owned a pair of Docs before, but these were so pretty I couldn’t resist and I had some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket. I was worried about the fit, but they’re perfect, even with socks. I usually wear between a 9-11 depending on the width, because I have wide duck feet. The 10s are absolutely perfect, width is great (my feet are about 4” at the widest part) length is perfect, they are a teeny bit tight across the top of the toe box, but I have super high insteps and I’m sure they’ll stretch a bit. getting into them is a bit of a chore because they have to be unlaced and relaced, but I don’t mind. Sole and heel are interestingly squishy and flexible.
M**R
LOVE LOVE LOVE💕💕
I love these boots. I am a huge Dr Martin fan and own about 13 regular combat style boots in all different colors that I have had for 30+ years and some I have bought in the last couple of years. This is my first one with the heel and I couldn’t be more happy. The leather is Soft to the touch and the boot has nice give for walking. I plan Two pair of these boots with jeans and a few dresses I have. I find dr. Martens To have a style that never goes out of style and truly versatile.these boots are not snow boots but I find them very warm. The price point is excellent and they will last you a lifetime and then some you might want to it them in your will that’s how Lind they will last. So if you’re on the fence about buying them, BUY them!!! You will not be disappointed!!!! I could go on all day about how I love these boots, all in all this NY girl approves!!!
A**C
Comfortable and stylish!
So, I am absolutely in love with these boots. Let me start by saying the incline looks much steeper than it really is and the boots are actually very comfortable to me (I have very defined arches). As for sizing, I am typically a 7 UK/9 US in flat Dr Martens (1460, pascal, etc.), but have noticed that I’m always a 6 UK/8 US in all high heel Dr Martens. This was the case with the Kendra and sizing down from 7 UK to 6 UK, was perfect. They fit like a glove. I think you could get away with ordering your usual size by using insoles if they feel too big. Otherwise the leather is very soft and smooth and requires no breaking in. The leather does crease easily, especially at the tongue of the shoe. Was rather disappointed that these only came with one pair of shoelaces, but it’s not a deal breaker.
E**Z
If you're petite, you will LOVE these!
First of all they are real Dr. Martens. They look and feel just like all the other Docs except that these have a heel and that these ones are even more comfortable than the regular platform ones. I'm 5' and always looking for a comfortable, fashionable boot that I can wear out for a bit or if I'm doing hair at the salon for 6-10 hours. They have a tag on the boot that says ‘Air Wait’ and on the other side it says ‘with soles Bouncing’. I did not know what that meant because it was not listed in the description. However once I put them on I knew exactly what it meant. I literally felt like I had a bounce in my step. The only thing I would make sure of before commiting, is that you try the boots on to see if it properly supports your arch. I have a high arch so the boots worked great for me.
N**A
Love this!
I love these boots! My sister wore a pair over the holidays and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Hers did look a tiny bit clunky on her feet but I mean c’mon, they’re Doc Martens! They looked awesome on her. And now, I can also say it looks awesome on me too! Anyway, I’m happy I found these here. I was prepared to pay full price but found my size marked down on Amazon. These boots are fun, comfy and fits true to size, which is another reason why I love and appreciate Doc Martens—I can always rely on their consistent sizing. Grab a pair, it’s worth it!
S**S
Insanely beautiful, hip, punk, stylish!
Not sure how far I'll be able to walk in these, that's why they lose a star. They are comfortable. Totally. They just are a high heel and you know how heels go.....they aren't fluffy slippers.....but the craftmanship, style, and color are insanely beautiful. If you are just going to dinner or a movie for a few hours, I think these will be perfect, a concert where you have to stand and dance for five hours.... that's another thing. I am a true size 10.5 and I wear an 11 in flats and sneakers. In heels I wear a 10. So I bought the 10 and they are perfect. Even with thick socks.
T**C
Buy them now - in a smaller size than u think
Absolutely love these boots! Comfort of traditional Doc Martin boots in a stylish heel. They run BIG. I typically wear a 10 in closed toed shoes and heels, bought a 9 and have room to spare even with socks. Yes they have a plastic like sheen, I think this will age nicely when broken in. Yes, you need tobreak them in, like all leather boots, especially if your going to lace them all the way up. I would buy them again and again.... love them!Color is like a dark Dr.Pepper red/black. I swear it’s perfect and can be pulled off with black or darker brown outfit. Really stunning and unique, I actually prefer this color over straight black.
A**R
Definitely the best purchase I have made!
I hadn’t worn Doc Martens since high school, I wanted a pair that was a bit more feminine but, was able to wear on days when I wanted to be comfy. Those fit the bill perfectly. Gorgeous, really comfortable, leather is of such great quality. Wow! Very impressed. Even my husband commented on how great they looked. Awesome buy!
E**O
Preciosas!!!
Las botas están increíbles, cómodas, lindas, simplemente son perfectas. Vienen un poco amplias, te sugiero pedir medio número menos al que habitualmente usas yo calzo del 5 mx y pedí 7.5 americano y me quedaron perfectas.
C**N
Perfect!
I've never bought shoes online, let alone heels, that fit my wide feet so well! I love them. My only 'not even' complaint is the leather is pretty thin, but it is also angood thing as they won't blister my heels like my other Docs do. Very happy with these boots.
M**C
Hermosas
Muy bonitas, de piel, son muy resistentes, al principio tuve que acostumbrarme al tacon , pero ya despues son muy comodas, las pedi un poco grandes, pero lo arregle con plantillas y todo bien.
J**A
Preciosas!
Darles 5 estrellas se queda corto. Estás botas en verdad son perfectas, tienen gran apariencia, el color, la comodidad. Como siempre Doc Martens, se saca un 10!
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