DOCKERS Mens Warden

Great product. Once broken in the fit & feel is perfect. Good Construction.

The fit was perfect, the color it's as shown.

[ This is a 6 month update mentioned in the earlier review after wearing the shoes consistently 5 days a week]When writing the original review (below), the one unknown was the true durability of the shoe over time. Another reviewer had mentioned that the upper shoe held up well, but that the soles were a weak point. Unfortunately, I’ve had the same experience. As you can see from the included pictures, the shoe itself (upper) still look pretty good. And they are. But the soles are almost completely worn out. My previous pair of daily shoes were also Dockers (a different model) but those soles were amazingly durable. So …. I really had my hopes up for this pair. It’s a bit of a disappointment because the shoes are otherwise fantastic. I still really like the Dockers brand, so I’m going to try another model with a similar sole as my earlier pair. Since I’m the type that likes to be up and out quickly for the work day, I like a durable, decent looking shoe that I don’t have to think about, just give it an occasional shine and keep going.SUMMARY - This may be the shoe for you if you don’t plan to wear it daily, or, are not on your feet much of the work day. It really is otherwise a nice looking, extremely comfortable shoe. If you are on your feet much of the day, this still may work, but be prepared to replace it every 7-8 months. I don’t like hassles (as far as clothing is concerned), or needless waste, so, as mentioned earlier, I’m going to try a different model (with a different sole) and hope for the best.NOTE to DOCKERS: Why go to the trouble of making a really durable upper, then pair it with a gummy, quick-to-wear-out sole? Consider updating this model with a more durable sole. I bet you’ll significantly increase sales. I would gladly pay an additional $20-$30 for the same shoe with a longer-lasting sole.[Original Post Made Just a Few Days After Purchase]So far, these have been great shoes. Extremely comfortable, and, I hope they will prove to be as durable as they appear.- - HOWEVER, Take Note: The pair I received ran EXTREMELY large. I normally wear a 9 to 9.5 . I therefore initially ordered size 9. That “size 9” completely swallowed my foot. It fit like a 10 or larger. So, I retuned the size 9 (easy return, no problems) …. and re-ordered an 8.5 . The reordered 8.5 fit just fine, actually a little large … more like a 9.5 for most other brands. But, in summary…. good looking casual dress style but with a bit of a “beefy” durable look and feel. They were a bit stiff (like new leather hiking boots) the first day of wear, but quickly softened up. Now, they’re perhaps the most comfortable pair of shoe I’ve ever worn, while also having a sturdy, durable feel at the same time. Only time will tell, however, how they hold up. The uppers look like they’ll easily last for years. And while the soles look very durable (similar to a work boot), it will take about 4-6 months to really know how they’ll hold up over time. I’ll try to remember to post back with an update then. Hope this helps.

I’m wearing these for the first time today. They look great and feel comfortable. Scuffs wipe away with a little spit and rid of the thumb. So far, all’s good.

I wanted a pair of winter weather shoes to wear with jeans or Docker type trousers. My first choice was the Timberland squall canyon, but at order time Amazon only had a size 10 and it was $50 higher than the Docker shoe. Also, the buyer reviews were slightly higher. Over the last twenty some years I have owned five pair of Timberlands, two mid height hiking boots, one pair of ankle high hiking shoes, and two pair of leather casual leather shoes, more rugged than dressy. Each pair I have bought always felt great out of the box and they wear a long time. I still have four pair, donated on of the rugged shoes to church a few years ago in a clothing drive. I have never regretted the Timberland purchases. BTW, did a five mile hike near Roanoke, Va. a week ago in a new pair of Merrills. Ok, but not Timberland "ride" and comfort.These shoes have the exact look I wanted, rugged and durable. I am age 73, and unfortunately these shoes will outlive me. I wish they were not so heavy and were actually comfortable. I have been wearing them quite often for a month, and they simply not as comfortable as the Timberlands I have.

Really nice shoes

These things are super uncomfortable, the leather is thick and has no give, it's like wearing a wooden shoe and I struggled to get them on because they ran a bit small and had no give. The soles are super thick and upgiving like a board. There is almost no padding on on the bottom of the shoes. They scuff tile floors very easily and are easily scuffed. I am forbidden from wearing them at work due to the tile scuffs. After wearing them to work in a bank for 8 hours they looked like they were a year old, see photo.

These shoes are true to size. But like many shoes, these days, they have little to no arch support. I use orthotics, so I'm compensating. But like many shoes from 50 or so years ago, they are constructed with thicker leather that can use a brief break-in period. Because they are roomy, the shoes are fairly easy on/off (not as easy as slip on shoes). I plan to use these shoes as snow shoes, wet weather, and trail shoes. They are not waterproof, but are water resistant, which is good enough (1" puddles, slushy parking lots, and chippy/muddy trails) for my intended use. They have an aggressive, deep tread for sure-footed traction (not ice) and have a stiffer base (the soles are not bendy and compliant like street shoes/sneakers). Because they are also casual, they will look good with jeans. The leather will take polish and will look spiffy with a buff shine. To use a car analogy, these are all-wheel drive SUVs and not 4X4 Jeeps.