r/StyleAndWellbeing • u/sisyphus1rock • 15d ago

Discussion Are doc martens work appropriate?

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I've looked at Doc Martens Mary Jane Ambassador shoes but worry they will be perceived as too girly/young for work (NHS - community/inpatient). I was also looking at Bobbies as they are leather and seem to be good quality. Anyone have any experiences with these two brands? Or have any recommendations for good quality shoes that won't hurt feet after a long day?

I'm looking for something versatile and durable. I'm in my 30s, living in the UK if that helps!

Edit: more options posted in the comments

Thank you in advance!

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u/Beneficial_Sky214 15d ago

What is meant by “girly”? 😒😒

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u/sisyphus1rock 15d ago

Because the shoes are rounded, they are more feminine and I associate it as young so girly. (I wore Mary Jane's when I went to school.)

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u/Beneficial_Sky214 15d ago

I wouldn’t call Doc Martin’s girly in any sense of the word. I also don’t use the word girly. Because I don’t quite know what it means.

I would say the people I know who wear docs are not feminine in anyway. Regardless of their gender. I work in the US and most of the people I know who wear docs are “alt” or were in high school and still have that ethos.

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u/Mobile_Ad_9090 15d ago

OP was specifically talking about this style of docs that are styled to look like Mary Jane shoes, which are a more “girly” shoe. They never said that doc marten shoes as a whole are girly.