My Torrid combat boots are falling apart, so I’m in the market for a new pair that are specifically platform boots that come in black.

Unfortunately, the pair from Solovair (pictured) that I’ve had my eye on for a while (their 8-eye derby platforms) is no longer being sold, and it was replaced with a visually worse alternative where the zippers face outward.

I’ve never owned Martens before, but knowing that Martens aren’t what they used to be, how much do I have to lose by picking up a pair of Jadon III’s instead? If anyone knows any alternatives in the same style that are also Goodyear Welt, that could also be an option.

  • UnpledgedCatnapTipper@piefed.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    I have a very similar pair of docs. I’ve worn them generally 5x (or more) per week as their my work shoes. I’ve had them for almost 3 years, and it shows. They’re still pretty comfortable, but most of my job is sitting.

    Edit: I just searched the Jadon III, that’s the exact pair I have.