
The question "Are Dr. Martens comfortable?" is one I've answered through years of wear, trial, and the occasional blister. As a lifelong lover of boots, I find myself ever so slightly smug when we begin to turn into boot season. And although I've got quite the collection, Dr. Martens, Doc Martens or Docs as they're sometimes called, have always held a special place in my capsule wardrobe.
Of course, this question is dependent on lots of things, most notably, which style of boot or shoe you're going to invest in, and over the last ten years, I've owned three pairs of Dr. Martens boots in various styles. My most-loved pair by far are the Jadon Max Dr. Martens leather platform boots I bought in late 2019. At first, due to lockdown restrictions, they mostly sat in my wardrobe unworn. However, in late 2020, they became my most worn piece of footwear, and I can confirm they still are.