Am I too old to wear Doc Martens?

[Anonymous]

Docs are like trench coats. Fashion classics.

[Anonymous]

People still wear Doc Martins?

[Anonymous]

Pulled out my doc martens from storage that I bought in London 25+ years ago, shined them up and where them with great memories 9:30 club on F street early 80's. Were you even born?

[Anonymous]

"Wear"

[Anonymous]

No way. And they're back in style now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People still wear Doc Martins?

Yes, they're actually back in and a major fashion trend. Get with the times.

[Anonymous]

I've aged out of miniskirts, but Docs? Nah.

Signed,
Pushing 40

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People still wear Doc Martins?

Yes, they're actually back in and a major fashion trend. Get with the times.

Yeah, but I'm 36, and not pretending I'm still 22, imitating Miley Cyrus hanging out naked on a wrecking ball except for her Doc Martens. At my age, they look silly.

[Anonymous]

I haven't worn them in years but they are a great supportive shoe. I don't think there is an age limit.

I had about 5 pairs in HS and took them to college with me in the late 90s. I injured my ankle once and went to health services. The doctor looked at my feet and said "do you always wear such supportive shoes? That's great".
If a doctor considers them supportive shoes then I think they are great for our now aging feet.

Doubt I would wear the oxbloodbood or blue suede ones of my youth but you have me thinking I should get a black pair for commuting. BTW I just turned 40.

[Anonymous]

I've just got my first pair in probably 20 years for my birthday ... Turns out my son got the very same 3 eyelet ones in black for his birthday this year too!!..
To me ? I'd say age is a number .. I'm 43 and never grew up ,I look young and in shape .. My style is fit n flare dresses and skirts with crop top worn classically with sheer panty hose or thick knit .. Leather jacket from allsaints or yellow or black biker .if I wear jeans then I fold them up or do crop jean with high waist and do a black ankle sock in my shoe.. I wear longer tops with low slung and crop with high waist ... I also got dr marten Kim boot ... So very comfy soon as I put them on ...the shoe I got the rubber mallet to bash the heal to subjection .. It worked , nice .

[Anonymous]

To the poster who wears long skirts and Docs, where do you find your long skirts? I am looking for long casual skirts (slightly structured or cotton better than clingy nylon/rayon, etc.)

Slight A-line is okay or straight…used to have a fabulous army green cargo skirt that was long but I wore it out.

[Anonymous]

If you are old enough and lucky enough to have seen the Sex Pistols,Ramones or Clash in concert then yes, you have more of a right than anyone to wear them. It's called being Legitimate and not a poseur.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are old enough and lucky enough to have seen the Sex Pistols,Ramones or Clash in concert then yes, you have more of a right than anyone to wear them. It's called being Legitimate and not a poseur.

Ramones. Best. Live. Show. Ever.

Sadly, my black ones died, and they aren't the same any more. I still have the purple ones.

These days I wear red wings instead.

[Anonymous]

I wear Docs, but not the work boots these days. I gave some really nice sleek Docs that I actually wear to my office job. They lack the yellow stitching but are super comfy. So it's an undercover Doc, I guess

I say you're never too old for Docs, either old-school or more sleek.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear Docs, but not the work boots these days. I gave some really nice sleek Docs that I actually wear to my office job. They lack the yellow stitching but are super comfy. So it's an undercover Doc, I guess

I say you're never too old for Docs, either old-school or more sleek.

Link please!