DR. MARTEN REPAIR FAQ
Common questions about Dr. Marten and Solovair boot repair, replacement soles, upper repairs, and how to send your boots to us.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT DR. MARTEN REPAIR
Here are some of the questions we hear most often from customers thinking about resoling or repairing their Docs.
Q: Do you have the original Dr. Marten soles?
A: Sorry, original Dr. Marten soles have not been available in the United States for many years. The closest thing we commonly use is Vibram Gumlite. Gumlite is a material, not one single style. Some customers ask about the Vibram 132 or 1136, and we can use those, but they are not cushioned and you will definitely notice the difference.
Q: What kind of soles do you usually resole Docs with?
A: By far the most common sole we use on Dr. Marten shoes and boots is the Vibram Stowe 1705. It has a lug pattern, a good look, good wear, and good traction. It also has a profile that works well visually on many Docs. If you want maximum durability rather than cushioning, some customers prefer heavier options such as the Vibram 100.
Q: Can you preserve the fine-line edge of the original Doc soles?
A: Sorry, no. Our work leaves a smooth-edged sole. It looks clean and practical, but it does not duplicate the original factory edge exactly.
Q: Do you sell the original cushioned insoles?
A: Sorry, we do not. We do carry a flat Spenco cushioned insole that works well in Docs and does not have built-in arch support. The current price is $19.
Q: Do you patch or resew the uppers?
A: Yes, we do that kind of work too. If your boots have worn areas, torn stitching, or other trouble spots, email us pictures and we will be glad to take a look.
Q: Do you repair Solovair boots?
A: Yes. We resole Solovair boots and generally use the same options and pricing structure as we do for Dr. Martens.
Q: Does the adhesive ever separate during wet or snowy weather?
A: We repair shoes for people who wear them in real weather. Here in western Oregon, rain is part of everyday life for much of the year. If our adhesives did not hold up in wet weather, we would not still be doing this work.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Sorry, we only ship within the United States.
Q: How do I start the process?
A: Print and complete our shipping form. Take your shoes or boots and the form to your nearest US Post Office. They usually have boxes there that fit most boots just fine.
DR. MARTEN BOOT REPAIR WITH VIBRAM 4014
DR. MARTEN BOOTS
DR. MARTEN BOOTS RESOLED WITH VIBRAM 1705
HOW IT WORKS
Print and complete our shipping form. Take your boots and the form to your nearest US Post Office and ship them to us. We’ll take care of the rest.
DR. MARTEN RESOLE : $89.00
Cost includes resoling and return shipping.
Customer Feedback
“I was really pleased with the work on my Docs. They came back looking clean, solid, and ready for a lot more wear.”
— Customer feedback
“Fast service, good communication, and the boots looked much better than I expected. I would definitely use you again.”
— Customer feedback
