Can i wear doc martens as a 40 year old woman?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes.

If you’ve ever been to norther Europe, many women wear this style of shoe with skirts and dresses and it doesn’t read as “young.” It does read as cool/creative, but not like a teenager. It’s a very practical shoe.

We aren’t in Northern Europe, sweetie.

NP. And?

So, it’s really weird to hold up fashion trends in a region 4,000 miles away as applicable to here. Or as desirable.

I have mixed feelings on Dr Maartens. I came of age in the 1980s when wearing them was a counter culture statement. Now they are mainstream and ubiquitous so they’re really rather … basic.

Can a 40 yo wear them? I guess so, if she’s basic.

If you’re 20 and care what someone else thinks about your shoes, you’re 20.

If you’re 40 and still care what someone else thinks about your shoes, you’re doing it wrong.

If you’re 40 and judge people for their shoes, you’ve probably always done it wrong and still are.

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Nailed it. I like you.

Um...no. I will always judge people for their shoes and that absolutely doesn't mean I've done it wrong or still doing it wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Love this thread. Ive been wanting a pair forever. Never could afford in college Then my 13yo at the time was interested, then not interested overnight. But my thought still was that thry were too young and trendy. I saw a few moms wearing them over last couple of weeks and brought back my l longing.

I’m ordering a pair!

Good for you! Docs make great winter boots!

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Anonymous wrote:Yes.

If you’ve ever been to norther Europe, many women wear this style of shoe with skirts and dresses and it doesn’t read as “young.” It does read as cool/creative, but not like a teenager. It’s a very practical shoe.

We aren’t in Northern Europe, sweetie.

NP. And?

So, it’s really weird to hold up fashion trends in a region 4,000 miles away as applicable to here. Or as desirable.

I have mixed feelings on Dr Maartens. I came of age in the 1980s when wearing them was a counter culture statement. Now they are mainstream and ubiquitous so they’re really rather … basic.

Can a 40 yo wear them? I guess so, if she’s basic.

What’s basic is not wearing what you love because too many other people wear it, too.

If they speak to you, wear them!

No, hun. Basic is slavishly following a trend … in Northern Europe.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes.

If you’ve ever been to norther Europe, many women wear this style of shoe with skirts and dresses and it doesn’t read as “young.” It does read as cool/creative, but not like a teenager. It’s a very practical shoe.

We aren’t in Northern Europe, sweetie.

NP. And?

So, it’s really weird to hold up fashion trends in a region 4,000 miles away as applicable to here. Or as desirable.

I have mixed feelings on Dr Maartens. I came of age in the 1980s when wearing them was a counter culture statement. Now they are mainstream and ubiquitous so they’re really rather … basic.

Can a 40 yo wear them? I guess so, if she’s basic.

What’s basic is not wearing what you love because too many other people wear it, too.

If they speak to you, wear them!

No, hun. Basic is slavishly following a trend … in Northern Europe.

You judge peoples shoes.

Nothing more basic than that.

[Anonymous]

A lot of us never stopped wearing them, OP.

[Anonymous]

So, it’s really weird to hold up fashion trends in a region 4,000 miles away as applicable to here. Or as desirable.

A lot of things about fashion are universal. Doc Martens are one of them.
It also wouldn't hurt you to look up how people dress in Stockholm or Copenhagen, instead of holding up fashion "trends" you see in your block.

[Anonymous]

This has been discussed. The answer is no, it isn’t age-inappropriate to wear Docs in your 30s or older.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/379201.page

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has been discussed. The answer is no, it isn’t age-inappropriate to wear Docs in your 30s or older.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/379201.page

I guess many people really aren’t listening to you on this matter. Oh well. Better luck policing poster’s grammar, maybe.

[Anonymous]

I wore mine today and I am 45. I love my Chelsea boots with fur lining and they are so warm

[Anonymous]

I'm 39 and I really invest a lot of time and money on fashion.

You better believe I have a pair this season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are not very comfortable though, right?

They are amazingly comfortable. I have a very VERY hard time with shoes. Shoes that look as if they couldn't hurt a flea will rub my feet raw. I am in a new job in which I am on my feet all day, and I have a walking commute, so the footwear MUST work for me. I remembered my Docs from the 90s/00s, and got a pair that aren't "loud" (although I appreciate loud on other people, my style is quiet minimalist/utilitarian). They are the best boots ever. The first day or so, a little stiff, but not anything that actually injures my feet, like just about all others do.

Docs were famous for being favored by mail carriers in England. That tells all you need to know! These are boots for people who are moving on their feet, and in the elements. Perfect for city walkers like me -- I cover about 5 miles a day. I have other preferred footwear for other seasons though.

I swear, I am amazed the quality didn't diminish like everything else. No, they are as good as back then. Practically indestructible.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This has been discussed. The answer is no, it isn’t age-inappropriate to wear Docs in your 30s or older.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/379201.page

I guess many people really aren’t listening to you on this matter. Oh well. Better luck policing poster’s grammar, maybe.

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[Anonymous]

I’m in my sixties and love mine.

[Anonymous]

They have an unpleasant whiff of skinhead about them. I’d avoid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They have an unpleasant whiff of skinhead about them. I’d avoid.

On a basic b? I don't think so...