Alternatives to dr. martens 1461?
I love the general shape of those shoes but I wanna look for other options, preferably cheaper. However I feel like it's impossible to find any shoes of this shape for some reason? Did they copyrighted the shape or something? Or maybe I'm using the wrong search term for it, which is "derby shoes"? The main thing I'm looking for is the pointiness of the tip of the shoe, so the 1461 got a very round, smooth tip, while everything I get when searching is either super formal with very pointy tips, or more or less casual but still got some pointiness to the tip. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance
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Just look for second hand 1461s
Docs are already at the lower end of the price range for leather shoes so anything cheaper will be pretty bad
okay what are the more expensive options? at this point just want to find something of this style from someone other than dr. martens
search for lug sole derbies
solovaire would be a nicer alternative thats basically an identical style
Solovair as mentioned could be good to check out for not that much more than Docs
This one from Sanders looks pretty good I think but double the price: https://www.sanders-uk.com/shop-c12/collection-c14/country-c17/sanders-worcester-p164
And I really like these Trickers but very very expensive: https://www.blueowl.us/products/daniel-tramping-derby-in-black-washed-horse
Blue Owl Workshop
Daniel Work Shoe in Black Washed Horse
Details Sizing Brand Info The Daniel Work Shoe is Tricker's classic 4-eyelet derby built for rugged pursuits. Made exclusively for Blue Owl, this collaboration features a fully vegetable-tanned horsehide upper that has been washed for added texture and softness. Inspired by classic work boots, the derby is built on Tri
good suggestions, I would look into these, thanks!
and yea this seems to be giving me what I wanted
Yeah, no problem! Good luck in finding something. Also just came across these which I think look great and the price is good: https://kleman-france.com/en/1542538578.html