My Children have been wearing Doc Martens since they were very young. They all had 'hush puppies, (a boot made in suede), the girls wore 'baby janes', (I believe they're called 'mary janes' now...they type of shoe that look like ballet shoes with a strap over them) and hiking boots for years as they are 'trendy'. Did I buy them 20 years ago? No! When I was in Athens ten years ago and couldn't get into my shoes because overnight, (on the plane), my width went from an AAA to a B and my feet were bleeding and blistering. No!
This year when we were going to Asia I knew I had to take a pair of comfortable shoes because my running shoes, (that use to work well for me when I was touring), did not give me the support or the comfort I needed. I should explain I couldn’t wear expensive running shoes because even the very light ones are too heavy for me and the arch support is in the wrong place. I decided it was time to try on a pair of Doc Martens Shoes.
If you don't know who the Doc Martens Company is they make shoes for both children and adults. You can choose from a variety of shoes from: 'classic, outdoor wear, sandals, street wear or stylish.'
I'm much to old to be 'stylish' so I looked at the classical shoes. They were mostly boot style and I didn't want that because the time of year we were going to be in Asia it would me very hot. They did have 5 boots that I could have chosen from.
Next I looked at the 'outdoor' selection. This is wear I bought my first pair of Doc Martens Shoes. They look like a leather running shoe with a 'welded air cushion sole'. There were five different shoes to choose from and the salesman made sure I tried on each one to see which one was the best constructed one for me.
TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A STORE NEAR YOU:
There is a website to tell you where to find a store in your Country. The link is:
https://drmartens.com
THE COMPANY SELLS OTHER THINGS ON LINE:
You can send gifts of flowers through them. In their computer store there is digital cameras, inkjets and toners, sell software, video games and will web host for you.
They sell cloths in regular, maternity and plus sizes. They sell lingerie and swim wear in the same sizes. You can buy jewelry & watches.
They give loans or mortgages, they will give you quotes on your insurance quotes.
They also sell auto parts, boats and kayaks.
If you don't have a store near you they let you order through a a catalogue or buy them on line at:
https://archdrift.com/shoes-store/doc-martins.htm
SOME THOUGHTS:
I loved my Doc Martin Shoes that when I was in Hong Kong I bought a pair of their sandals, (for about $100.00CAD). If you are looking for a comfortable shoe for children, men or women I highly recommend you give the 'Doc' a try. I'm just sorry I didn't 20 years ago!
I like that they donate a percentage of their profits to non-profit environmental organizations.
In the United States my shoes would have cost $125.00USD and I would have paid $175.00 but I was given a coupon and so I paid $150.00CAD. Guess what... I would have paid double the money because the are so comfortable.
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