mfad•2y ago

Looking for red/maroon boots?

Recently saw this pair of boots at Doc Martens (https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/1460-vintage-made-in-england-lace-up-boots-red/p/12308601) and was really excited. However, they were just a bit to bright red for me.

Anyone have a rec that is similar, but a bit darker in color? Thanks!

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Sal•3/20/24, 8:03 PM

I'd browse ebay and other sites for used/vintage oxblood docs, a color that i guess has been discontinued but should be super plentiful secondhand.

Sal•3/20/24, 8:03 PM

it looks like this

pilot538OP•3/20/24, 8:07 PM

Ooooo interesting, I didn't know they had a darker color in the past.

StotheG7•3/20/24, 8:33 PM

You might also be able to condition the leather on a newer/brighter pair to darken it - I’m no expert but have seen others do that before.

Alex•3/21/24, 1:14 AM

Yea back when I was into Docs like 10 years ago my friends liked to put black polish on their red boots

pilot538OP•3/21/24, 4:47 PM

Oh interesting. Hmmm.... I'll have to think on that then, thanks!