Dr. Martens shoes and boots are some of the most recognizable footwear out there. What started out as a durable, practical work boot has transformed into a cultural legacy—as well as a fashion statement. People wear Dr. Martens because they want to not only wear a well-made shoe that will last for years, but they want to show their rebellious side, a side that doesn’t always follow the crowd. 

While the styles of Dr. Martens has expanded from the original black lace-up boot to include sandals, oxfords, mary janes, and even children’s sizes—that originality is still there. One of the most popular ways to style Dr. Martens is with a classic pair of jeans, especially this fall. But do you know which way would work best for you in autumn 2023?

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When you’re ready to join the club and purchase a pair of Dr. Martens, we’re confident you’ve made the right choice. You have a couple of options when you’re ready to buy. First you can check out what their official website has. Here you’ll find all the latest styles in boots, shoes, sandals, and even loafers and slides. You can also find styles for men, women, and children, and regular height shoes as well as platforms. Dr. Martens also offers more than just black when it comes to colors! Everyone can find a color or pattern that speaks to them, and you can even take it a step further with their signature laces. 

If you’re interested in picking up Dr. Martens at a discount, you can always check the sale section of their main site. These boots and shoes tend to run on the expensive side because they are lovingly created from well-made materials. Because they’re designed to last for years (with the proper care) the price is higher than other designers.

You can also check out what styles are available on Shopbop, which has options for both men and women. Here you can also find a sale section, where you can pick up Dr. Martens at a great discounted price.

Dr. Martens are also available in stores like Journey’s, Nordstroms, Macy’s, and DSW, however you’ll need to check their inventory to make sure they have what you’re looking for. The online shoe retailer Zappos also stocks a wide variety of Dr. Martens in a variety of sizes.

Make sure you also check out the resale sites like Poshmark and eBay if you’re looking for a vintage style that’s no longer made, or a limited edition boot or shoe. 

You probably have a variety of shoe styles in your wardrobe already—heels for special occasions, flats for work, sandals for the beach, and boots for the cooler winter. We all need footwear for different events, but did you know you can wear Dr. Martens for almost all of those occasions? That’s right, this versatile shoe is so easy to style, it literally goes with anything.

One of the hallmarks of this brand is its unabashed desire to allow customers to create their own sense of style, no matter what clothes they’re wearing. Dr. Martens are a shoe that is a welcome addition to all kinds of looks, but we’ll discuss just a few of our favorites here.

While there are lots of ways you can style Dr. Martens, the most popular way to wear them has always been with a favorite pair of jeans. Blue, light, black, or any wash in between, all jeans look great with Dr. Martens, so you don’t need to worry about not getting it right!

Now that we’ve discussed some popular ways for women to wear Dr. Martens, it’s time for the men's guide! Men have all kinds of styles of Dr. Martens they can choose to wear, and which ones you choose all depends on your own personal fashion sense. Here are a few of our favorite men’s boots and shoes available now.

You absolutely cannot go wrong with the classic Vintage 8 Eye boots. There’s a reason this style has been around for years, because it’s one of the most popular and most versatile of the men’s Dr. Marten boots. You can confidently wear these comfortable boots to almost any occasion, whether you need to throw on a pair of jeans to run errands, or you want to meet the guys for drinks after work. This pair of boots works throughout the year, but would look great with a sweater and jeans for the fall!

Have a professional engagement you need to look polished for? Then you’ve got to pick up a pair of Archive Desert Oasis Suede Oxfords. These gorgeous shoes would look great with a pair of work pants and a button down for daytime, but can easily be worn out at night with dark jeans for a nice contrast. You’ll love the feel of suede along with the contrast stitching on these Oxfords, plus these are the perfect neutral for all your fall wardrobe colors!

Now that you know how to style your Dr. Martens, it’s time to review how to lace them. Your boots or shoes will come with laces, but you’ll need to wash them every once in a while, and you may even want to change them out. There are a couple of ways you can lace them up after, but the classic way is to start at the bottom and thread through the bottom eyelets so you get a bar. Then lace each side of the shoelace over the shoe as you move up. You can either lace it to the top eyelets, or leave them open and wrap your laces around the boot for a cool look.