Best. Add a Comment. If you don’t have any docs at all, 1460 is the OG staple. Since I already have them I would obviously get the oxfords lol. I have 11 pairs 😂. OMG lol definitely the oxfords 😂. I'm also considering some 1460s, but I've read so many horror stories about Dr M's coming apart after barely any use. 2: Shaft Height. Another key difference between these two iconic boots is the shaft height. The Dr. Martens 1460 has a shaft height of 0.25 inches, while Dr. Martens 1490 offers an impressive 8-inch shaft height, making it the tallest lace-up boot in their entire collection. This makes them ideal for those seeking a little extra protection and
Don't worry, both of them are still authentic and carry the same quality. The only difference is, you can find a brand imprinted on the side of Asian-made Dr Martens. Recently, I found a lot of imitation and fake Dr Martens shoes on the shelves with slightly lower price. To avoid being cheated into buying those fake product, you need to know
1990. Grunge turned the mainstream music world on its head and took Dr. Martens along for the ride. Back in Britain, Britpop rebelled against this so-called ‘loser kid’ apathy but did so in the same boots, the 1460. The emergence of nu-metal and very early emo saw yet more new music genres adopt the boot. The brand also became synonymous
Not sure I like them as much as the Shrivers, but we'll see! Talked with someone at the Seattle store and she confirmed what you said: basically the main difference between the two (other than color selection) is the hook fastening/mountain climbing look of the Leonas. Thanks for all the info, seriously.
Dr Martens charge 95 pounds for a pair of the Thai 1461 shoes. And 165 pounds for a pair of the Made in Britain version that came a little later. I’m very curious about the actual differences between the two. Is there any noticeable difference other than the printed country of origin?
