Trends come and go, but Doc Martens have been hot and trendy since the 1960s. For years I have seen Docs styled in any number of combinations, which completely blew my mind! I was always trying to pinpoint the kind of style that they fit best with — ‘grunge’ always hitting the top of my list. After asking a few of my friends about their Docs and how they style them, I found out that, across the board, the possibilities are endless.
Elaine Knaus, UW-Madison Junior
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“I wear Docs because they are super comfortable and durable, (even in the rain) and they go with my aesthetic really well. I love the whole punk vibe they give off. I usually pair them with acid wash denim or loose-fitting dresses. But, they honestly go with just about anything in my opinion.”
Emma Grady, UW-Madison Junior
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“What I love about Docs is that they’re cute, badass and comfortable. I usually like to dress them up with tights, little black dresses and a cool jean jacket. I wear them all of the time because they make me feel like an 80s bad bitch.”
Bri Hunter, UW-Madison Sophomore
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“My mom really loved a pair of Doc Martens she used to have, so she suggested I get a pair. I bought a pair for a show I was in; they are tall, maroon lace-up boots. I love wearing them as costume pieces because they are really unique, and I am able to style them a couple of different ways. Since they are so tall, I can change the look by folding them over to show off a flowery pattern on the inside. I also have two pairs of laces: one is brown, and the other is a brown satin which looks really cool all the way laced up! I feel pretty badass when I wear them.”
The truth is that Docs work with whatever style you feel most comfortable in. After purchasing a pair of the Military Canvas Docs myself, I realized that I really liked how they looked with a pair of rolled up skinny jeans, a graphic t-shirt and a loose comfortable cardigan. My Docs make me feel fashionable and confident because when I’m wearing them I have this sense of invincibility.
No matter what your style is, Docs will give you that extra boost that says, “Look at that girl, she is ROCKIN’ it!