Doc Martens Combat Boots | Dallas petite fashion

on me
Dress: Abercrombie Smocked Mini Dress (XS / TTS to slightly small) – on sale! (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dr. Martens 1460 Combat Boots (5 / size down) – (super similar – on sale! similar, similar)
Necklace: Forever 21 Butterfly Choker
Earrings: Amazon Gold Hoops

on Mei
Dress: Kidpik Floral Dress (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dr. Martens Kids’ 1460 Boots (TTS) – (toddler option, even baby option!)
Hair: Amazon mini butterfly clips

Hello and happy Monday! The past couple of weeks have been flying by and I can’t believe that the kids are already back in school. Dylan is in 3rd grade now while Mei is in 1st, and it’s always so bittersweet to see my “little ones” becoming not so little anymore. 😭 Thankfully Mei still loves twinning with me so I’m taking advantage of all the matching looks that I can get! Especially if Doc Martens combat boots are involved!

Mommy and Me Outfits with Doc Martens Combat Boots

Last year for Christmas, Mei requested a pair of black combat boots and it completely took me by surprise. Mei is hands down the girliest girl — always preferring to wear dresses over pants, wanting everything in pink, and even writing her name with a “heart” instead of dot for the letter ‘I’. But sure enough, here was my girl noticing fashion trends as she proceeded to wear those black combat boots with literally every outfit! Mei ended up outgrowing those combat boots this summer so as back-to-school approached, I decided to treat her to a pair of Dr. Martens! It was the perfect excuse for me to get a pair for myself too right? 😉

I still remember when I had my first pair of Dr. Martens wayyyy back in high school. I saved up my money for the longest time before finally walking into the Journey’s stores at my local mall to purchase the Dr. Marten 1460 Crazy Horse Leather Lace-Up Boots. I had never spent so much money on a pair of shoes before (heck I didn’t even know shoes could get that expensive!) and I still remember how cool I felt sporting my “Docs!”

Dress: Kidpik Floral Dress (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dr. Martens Kids’ 1460 Boots (TTS) – (toddler option, even baby option!)
Hair: Amazon mini butterfly clips

I love that the 90s trends are all coming back now and it’s so much fun to relive parts of my childhood through my own children. I had no idea Dr. Martens came in kid, toddler, and even baby size options, but omg are they not the cutest thing. The lace-up combat boot is the signature Dr. Marten style, but I’m so glad that the kids’ options have a side zipper for easy on and off! 😅 All the classic Dr. Marten details are carried over into the kids’ styles including the yellow sold stitching, grooved edges, and even scripted heel loop. Dr. Martens are also known for their air-cushioned sole (“AirWare”) and I was happy to hear Mei’s first reaction after putting on the shoes was that she felt “bouncy!”

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Dr. Martens Little Kids’ 1460 Boots (TTS) – (toddler option, even baby option!)
Shoes: Dr. Martens 1460 Combat Boots (5 / size down) – (super similar – on sale! similar, similar)

Do Dr. Martens Shoes Run True To Size?

When it comes to Dr. Martens shoe sizing, the fit is true to size, but note that half sizes are not offered. Given that I’m a solid shoe size 5.5, I opted to size down to a size 5 and actually found it to be the perfect fit. For Mei, she’s also about a size 10.5 and I chose to go to a size 11 just so she wouldn’t outgrow it so quickly. The slight extra room wasn’t anything that a thick pair of socks couldn’t fix and she has also had no issues with fit!

Dress: Abercrombie Smocked Mini Dress (XS / TTS to slightly small) – on sale! (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dr. Martens 1460 Combat Boots (5 / size down) – (super similar – on sale! similar, similar)
Necklace: Forever 21 Butterfly Choker
Earrings: Amazon Gold Hoops

Are Dr. Marten Boots Waterproof?

So one more tip as I made this mistake when I purchased my Docs in high school, Dr. Marten boots are NOT waterproof! Dr. Martens does make a Wonder Balsam protectant though that adds shine and water protection to their leather shoes. Years ago my favorite Frye Leather Conditioner Cream was discontinued but I’ve since switched to the Dr. Marten Wonder Balsam and find that it works just as well as giving my leather shoes new life as well as just keeping the leather protected from water.

Here’s a super useful guide from Dr. Martens directly on how best to care for their shoes — I found it super helpful!

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How Long Does It Take To Break In New Doc Martens?

Being the obsessive person that I am, I ended up with 3 pairs of Dr. Martens in high school — 2 pairs of the classic 1460 boot (1 in crazy horse brown and one in smooth black — of course! 😜) as well as a gladiator pair super similar to these but in brown. And now as an adult it’s actually funny that I’m finishing out my boot collection with the 1460 in white!

Dr. Martens boots can be a little stiff in the beginning, but I find that if I just rub the Wonder Balsam Protectant every other day on the boots, the leather softens up in about a week! In the meantime, these thick wool socks from Amazon are another great option to protect your feet until the leather is broken in. I eventually find that the leather molds to the shape of your foot and the unique Dr. Martens AirWair sole will make them the most comfortable shoe you never want to take off!

on Mei
Dress: Kidpik Floral Dress (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dr. Martens Kids’ 1460 Boots (TTS) – (toddler option, even baby option!)
Hair: Amazon mini butterfly clips

Never grow up, Mei. And hopefully you’ll want to twin with me for many years to come! 😊

What do you think about Dr. Martens?
If you’re a 90s child like me, did you have a pair of Doc Martens Combat Boots? Let me know in a comment below!

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