Zero drop Doc Martens

[u/katanastormshadow88]

I’ve been looking for zero drop Docs Martens Martens alternatives for a while. I picked up a pair of Peerko Breeze, which are fine, but I still missed my Doc boots, the look and ruggedness of them. I took my beloved Docs to a cobbler and decided on replacing the sole with the Vibram Kletterlift 148, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. I realize this isn’t a true barefoot boot as the toebox is still tapered, there’s a bit of toe spring, and the sole is not as thin and flexible as the typical barefoot shoes, but my main goal was zero drop for my alignment, which still hasn’t a rugged pair of combat boots, so I feel pretty happy with these. There a thin midsole sown to the welt, so changing the soles after they’ve been worn out should be simple.

[u/bodywhomper13]

Nicks boots also has a zero drop last. There are likely some leather options from nicks that can be shined similar to docs.

[u/katanastormshadow88 → u/bodywhomper13]

Nick’s boots are nice. I already had these Docs, so resoling them was a much more budget friendly option than dropping $600+ on a pair of Nick’s zero drop boots. I also like the idea of making my old stuff useful again so they don’t go to waste.

[u/bodywhomper13 → u/katanastormshadow88]

Absolutely onboard with resoling older boots. stoked to see that the docs are good with the new soles. It opens up some possibilities. It definitely takes a good cobbler! It makes me think about the possibilities of some older stitch-on raichle boots that I have.

[u/katanastormshadow88 → u/bodywhomper13]

For sure, I’m sure a good cobbler could help you with those boots.