deciding between DM's and Solovair
hi all! as the title says, currently weighing up a purchase for a gibson shoe and deciding between two Doc Martens options (both 1461s) and their Solovair counterpoint.
here's links:
https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/1461-smooth-leather-oxford-shoes-black/p/11838002 (119 after discount i think?)
https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/1461-mono-milled-nubuck-oxford-shoes-black/p/27672001 (71.4$)
img:
https://us.nps-solovair.com/products/s3-995-bg-g?variant=36508695461960 (199$)
pics attached in order!
factors i'm considering:
- The DM's are significantly cheaper, even though I know solovair lasts longer it feels crazy not to get the DM's, especially given I don't earn all that much rn
- Between the DM's, I'm wondering if the texture/material makes a real difference, because the images look a fair bit different, but I can't tell if that's something I'll care about when I'm wearing them? Especially looking for thoughts here
- I live in Colorado so any of these options will see a fair bit of snow, but not like heaping amounts, but definitely close to year round (and I'd probably wipe it off when I get indoors immediately). No/little salt, probably, but wondering if that validates the choice for the milled nubuck option cause it says its waterproof.
- On that note, I was looking up Solovair reviews and it said it doesn't last as long (the sole splits?) in colder climates - the only real reason to get the Solovair would be the longevity so if that is mitigated by the area I live in, maybe not worth it?
looking for thoughts/comments/recs and help deciding between these options, the Solovair is probably as expensive as I'll go so no recs above that if you are thinking of something outside of these 3! Mostly looking for this shoe to fill a gap in my current shoe selection of working with more 'formal'-ish outfits. ok thanks!!
here's links:
https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/1461-smooth-leather-oxford-shoes-black/p/11838002 (119 after discount i think?)
https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/1461-mono-milled-nubuck-oxford-shoes-black/p/27672001 (71.4$)
img:
https://us.nps-solovair.com/products/s3-995-bg-g?variant=36508695461960 (199$)
pics attached in order!
factors i'm considering:
- The DM's are significantly cheaper, even though I know solovair lasts longer it feels crazy not to get the DM's, especially given I don't earn all that much rn
- Between the DM's, I'm wondering if the texture/material makes a real difference, because the images look a fair bit different, but I can't tell if that's something I'll care about when I'm wearing them? Especially looking for thoughts here
- I live in Colorado so any of these options will see a fair bit of snow, but not like heaping amounts, but definitely close to year round (and I'd probably wipe it off when I get indoors immediately). No/little salt, probably, but wondering if that validates the choice for the milled nubuck option cause it says its waterproof.
- On that note, I was looking up Solovair reviews and it said it doesn't last as long (the sole splits?) in colder climates - the only real reason to get the Solovair would be the longevity so if that is mitigated by the area I live in, maybe not worth it?
looking for thoughts/comments/recs and help deciding between these options, the Solovair is probably as expensive as I'll go so no recs above that if you are thinking of something outside of these 3! Mostly looking for this shoe to fill a gap in my current shoe selection of working with more 'formal'-ish outfits. ok thanks!!
Dr. Martens
Shop 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes in Black at Dr. Martens. Free delivery on orders over $50
Dr. Martens
Shop 1461 Mono Milled Nubuck Leather Oxford Shoes in Black at Dr. Martens. Free delivery on orders over $50
NPS Solovair US
Black Greasy Gibson Shoe made of leather using Goodyear welted construction with a signature soft suspension sole. Handmade in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England.
