Womens 1461 Slip Resistant Oxford Shoes

It is good for work when you need to walk around.

4.5 stars- comfortable shoes that stopped my crab walk after i got home from work (taking off shoes and feet cant seem to support me anymore, weird pressure points etc. this has alleviated.) I do have to use some heel liners to get these shoes to fit snugly and they need to be tighter than tight but they work, alleviated a good amount of foot discomfort from working 8 hours a day. They are about a 8/10 on the slip resistance imo. The only downside is the thick bottom of the shoe sometimes gets caught on tiles/raised flooring and if i didnt have better balance i might have fallen. Pick your feet up when you walk.

I've always loved the soft toe industrial line of shoes and boots from Doc Marten. Thick, tough leather, great soles, fits perfectly. I got the black ones and they don't disappoint, I'm really happy with the purchase.

I recently purchased a pair of Dr. Martens shoes, and overall, I'm quite impressed. They have a beautiful design and seem to be of excellent quality. The size fits perfectly, and the weight, while a bit heavy, gives them a sturdy feel. However, I did notice a notable detail in the design. The upper part of the heel counter is quite rigid and ends in a slight forward incline. This feature introduces a certain discomfort at the back of the foot. Wearing the shoes snugly can potentially cause rubbing against the Achilles tendon, leading to some discomfort. While the aesthetic appeal and overall quality are undeniable, I would advise potential buyers to be mindful of the fit, especially if opting for a snug size. It's a trade-off between style and a slightly uncomfortable design element in the heel area.

As far as sizing goes, the best thing to do would be to try on a pair of Dr. Martins in a store if possible. Several department stores, journeys, perhaps zumiez, among other stores, also sell docs and trying on is a must. There are no half sizes, so I had to debate between slightly too small and slightly too large (went with the small). As far as quality goes, I have no idea how these 1461s live up to the original English made ones as I have never owned a pair of those, but my Asian made 1460s seemed fine to me- leather softened up after a few weeks of wear and they're extremely comfortable now. Not sure if they'll last you 10+ years as the original docs seemingly did, but with proper care you can get lots of use out of any Dr. Martens, no matter where they come from. As far as these specific 1461s go, I ordered a pair and was happy with them except for one thing- the tongue was sewn in an odd manner and hurt the top of my foot, along with leaving a noticeably strange dent (right foot in photo). For this reason, I returned them. If not for this issue, however, I would have happily kept them. Very cute shoes with patterned socks.

Sizing problem but once we got 5je correct size they were great

I have worn Doc Martens as my daily shoe now for almost 20 years. After 5 years I had to replace my previous Docs. The sole was starting to split from the welt, but the upper was in reasonable condition. I purchased my first pair of these new shoes in Nov of '23 to have both soles splitting from the welt in about month. I returned the shoes and the second pair arrived in January of '24. With the new pair of shoes, I noticed that the toe cap area was starting to get a fuzzy texture. Almost a suede like texture. I had never seen this on a pair of Docs. I have seen scratches, but not the leather getting fuzzy. About two weeks ago, the left shoe, just aft of the toe cap where the shoe flexes, started to crack. Right now there is a fully developed crack all the way through the shoe and is about 5/8" long. The leather in the area is substantially thinner than other Docs that I have had. By eye, it seems that it is about 30-40% thinner than a pair that I have as some grunge shoes that are about 15 years old that have a crack in a similar place (but took more than 8 years to develop). To have these shoes last less than a year is really disappointing to say the least. I am looking at different shoes, and right now I am contemplating the Thursday Boot Company Statesman. It is the closest in style while having a better sole than the Doc Martens or the Solovair shoes that do not really allow for resoling. I never really worried about having to get new soles on shoes as the uppers usually wore out at about the same rate as the sole in the way that I use the shoe for a Doc Marten. I am open to suggestions, though.

Excellent quality