The 1461 shoes are normally really a relief for me. One of the few types of shoes that would instantly fit like a glove. Usually size 43 would always fit, no matter what type of 1461 I would try. But these were a straight disappointment. The material is really stiff. The shoes didn't feel authentic to me. They felt more like a cheap ripp off and looked like a good 1461 copy. And therefore they are way too expensive. To me it comes across as if Dr Martens has become too popular and now they can't guarantee the quality they offered in the past, but still charge too large amounts. Especially considering the country(s) where the shoes are fabricated. Maybe I am going to try the Ambassadors but after that I am certainly done.

I received my husband’s shoes today, a christmas gift for him. The shoes were not on sale, I paid the full price…but they arrived in a brown nordstrom shipping box, that’s it! They looked like they came from a clearance rack…where is the original Dr Martens shoe box? They were just thrown inside a big box with nothing to protect them during transit. The shoes did not have any tissue paper stuffing or tissue paper wrapping for protection. So disappointed! Well this is not the first time receiving a cheaply packaged item from Nordstrom, but a full-priced item without it’s own shoe box is a big turn-off. Not acceptable, returning tomorrow!!!

I am a automotive mechanic so you know the environment these shoes are in every day. The main reason I ware these shoes is the style and the look of professionalism. The reason for the english made one's is the quality. The welting and leather is superior to any other work shoe. The tread on the sole does hold up well with all the pivoting and walking on the rough concrete. They pass the wite sock test even after a year, I go big on the size because I use orthofeet insols. I have not had a shoe that out performs or is more comfortable.