The Doc (Marten) Will See You Now

February 23, 2010     Posted in Fashion, Style

After perusing the style sections of some of my favorite magazines and websites, I’ve discovered something horrifying. Well, besides the price tags next to my favorite items.


By Jessica

Much to my dismay, DOC MARTENS are back.

Yes, I’m serious. Everyone from the editors at Marie Claire to the designers showing their wears at NYFW are toting Docs as the biggest fashion “Do” this season.

I don’t know if I’m alone here, but the only time I’ve ever briefly considered these to be cool (after CDs were invented, at least) was when I saw Sienna Miller rock them in Nylon Magazine.  But come on; she’s also wearing a tutu and trying to lick her foot. She’s obvi the only (and I do mean ONLY) person who can pull that off.

Why would this pedophile-in-a-trenchcoat footwear make a comeback ever again in 2010? Why do things like this even MAKE comebacks? Is there a fashion-comeback god that just decides to bring certain (bad) trends back? Wasn’t there a reason they, like shoulder pads, went out of style in the first place?

Not only are Doc Martens back, but they’re back with a bang. As in, team-up-with-a-hot-designer bang.  That’s right, Jean Paul Gaultier has designed his own line of the boots (whyyyyy!?!?!?!). And for a wild night on the town, don’t forget to pick up some shiny, metallic, star-printed, or patent leather boots.  Or mary-janes. Or heeled boots? I mean really, would anyone spend $130.00 on a pair of eyesores like that?

I realize that Uggs, gladiator heels and Sperry’s have been around for a while and it’s definitely time for a new trend in footwear. But I’d rather wear my torn up and stinky Uggs than tuck my skinnies into a pair of these.

19 Comments on "The Doc (Marten) Will See You Now"

  1. kaley (icanseetoday. says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 201011:41 am 

    true that.

  2. cait says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 201012:17 pm 

    docs have been around for at least 3 seasons. CHECK YOUR FACTS.

  3. Starr says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 201012:20 pm 

    So agree. Plus Docs r heavy. There's no way I'm walking all over campus in 'em

  4. laura says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 20103:59 pm 

    just because you can't pull them off doesn't mean anything

    i have a pair of white patent leathers and am always getting compliments on them… i guess some people can just work it.

  5. Mary says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 20104:07 pm 

    Nope nope nope! I love them. They're in! And they should stay! Docs, a floral dress, and a cropped leather jacket makes such a cute outfit. Too bad my fat calves don't let me pull off the boots or I'd have a few pairs already. Plus there's such a variety of 'em.

  6. Ayla says:
    Tue, 23rd Feb 20104:26 pm 

    Tut tut. I have two pairs of Docs, 14" cherry bomb combats and black oxfords, and I love 'em both. They're durable, comfortable, NOT heavy at all, and make me feel like a total badass. They look rad as hell with skinny jeans and a blazer, or a skirt and tights. Not everyone can pull off the Daria, I guess, but why hate on those who can?

  7. Casey says:
    Wed, 24th Feb 20107:14 am 

    Eww, gross! Well hey, it's just a trend, so we don't HAVE to follow it. There are plenty of other trends out that we can follow. And Mary, your outfit idea just made me gag, but hey, fashion is all about personal opinion and if you can rock that, more power to you!

  8. Tamara says:
    Wed, 24th Feb 20108:00 am 

    Loooooove doc martens; I love the way they look with bare legs (if you have the legs to work them…lucky me), although my boyfriend thinks it's kind of skanky. Still, I think it's not a good look for every one; I'm on the short and tiny side, but my friend who looks just like a model (6'1!!) appears manly on them.

    And of course we don't have to follow trends; I rather walk around in pjs than wearing the sheer tops designer are featuring now.

  9. Sherry says:
    Thu, 25th Feb 20104:46 pm 

    i hate docs too!! they're just UGLY. they are not cute, what the hell, people. do you not see those things in the picture??? how the hell can those be even remotely attractive?!

    and the soles are this weird half-clear brown kind of color that looks like puke.

  10. Em says:
    Sun, 25th Apr 20103:40 am 

    They effing kick the butt out of fashion!

    I passionately love and adore doc martens but hate that their a fashion/'in' item, they are and should be the opposite: anti-fashion, post-punk, nineties get-up. Incredibly though, the best things always cop the worst disapproval, much like the change of era's in art.

    But I suppose this year's fashion is all leather, studs and tartan, the rocker chik! Which is utterly foul when done as 'try hards' but drop dead gorgeous, sexy and awesome when it's in the personality and not just the fashion.

    Jane Owen in Camden Girls: 'Just look at the way women walk in a pair of Doc Martens or whatever. Bold, confident and mobile. No more teetering about like bambi on acid.'

  11. meaghan says:
    Wed, 19th May 20107:20 pm 

    I loooooooooove my docs, have for the last 8 years, and my steel-toe shelleys….comfy, look great with ANYTHING (well maybe not the heeled one, ew, but a nice solid colour 14", daaaaamn), and just plain badass…don't hate 'em cuz you can't rock 'em

  12. Ami says:
    Mon, 24th May 20105:44 am 

    What? Docs suck? Oh, I don't think so… If you don't look good in them or you find them too pricey, just say that… there is no need to try and say that every pair of Docs are crappy. There are so many different styles as well, I find it hard to believe that you couldn't find one pair that you liked. Not all of them look like dominatrix / pedo boots. I have a few pairs of the Mary-Jane styles and they are rather cute.

    And besides…. when did Docs ever go away? I've been seeing them around forever it seems.

  13. Michelle says:
    Fri, 22nd Oct 20106:14 pm 

    Doc Martens are actually made for your feet, so you can WALK in them.

    Keep wearing your Ugg boots, ruining your feet, looking like literally EVERY OTHER GIRL ON CAMPUS.

  14. Demi Lauren says:
    Thu, 8th Dec 20117:36 pm 

    i praise doc martens, with all my heart, and all the bones in my body. i don't think they should be a Trend. i think they should be a life style. i mean, come on, have you seen them,. I would love to see some prep with uggs on try to talk crap to me while i'm wearing my doc martens. i could kick them, and probably fracture their shin. Doc Martens kick ass. its a shame the "tom's" and "uggs" are so in fashion, considering they leave little to be desired about foot protection- IF Any. everything about the boot of doc martens scream Awesome. its a shame you lack desire for them. i used to hate them, but once i slipped my feet into them, it was love at first sight. they look great with skinnys. they look great with dresses. they look great with everything.

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