Dr. Martens Unisex's Jadon Arc

Description

When the Jadon boot stormed off the tape in 2013, we knew we had made something special. Over 60 years of our distinctive DNA, elevated on an encouraging platform sole. An 8-eye silhouette, built in DM's classic, polished smooth leather and stacked on a PVC outsole. The Jadon boot retains our original details: secured with yellow welt seams and finished with an AirWair heel loop. Review: Great fit and look - My daughter loves these boots. She couldn't find these specific ones anywhere, so amazing to find them here! Took awhile for delivery but happy she’s happy :) Review: 'Could not be happier for any price point, but you do need to know that... - I own seven pairs of Docs, and I've had two of them since the early 2000's. I have never needed to have them resoled, and only one old black pair (which I wore constantly, and for years) is (now) pretty scuffed-up. Know that as an Army vet and former paramilitary operative, I am NOT easy on shoes and boots, and as I've aged, have come to favor high-end, cushioned, 'tactical' socks from "Darn Tough" with boots. I share all that to qualify the following: I love the Jadon Arcs. They are beautiful, sturdy, durable and comfortable. What do you need to know? They run smaller by maybe half-a-size vs. any other pair of Docs that I own, they are heavy, the included insoles are glued to the base, the bottoms are thick-enough that it feels (to a guy that doesn't wear platforms) a bit like I imagine wearing platforms would at first-- I'm short for a guy at 5''8', so not a bad thing and was intended --and unlike any other pair of Docs that I've owned, might require a real 'boot' break-in period. The first time I wore them, I wore them for an extended period while out-and-about, and even with thick, tactical, high-end Marino wool socks, they chewed my ankles up pretty good. I considered returning them. But I really love the look and trust Dr. Marten, so instead, I used a clear mink oil several times over several days without wearing them, the last overnight with a heavy dose, then wiped the excess oil off in the morning with a microfiber cloth. Note that mink oil can darken leather. I wore them for a few hours the day after, then again for a few hours socially, then finally "risked" a full day: no further complaints. I love Docs and sing nothing but praises; just be aware.