Looking hard as nails doesn’t mean you can’t feel soft and cosy on the inside, and no brand knows this better than Dr Martens. With the cold and wet weather in full swing, you’re deserving of a sturdy pair of stompers that’ll give you the grip and comfort to fend off the winter.
The Serena Collar Faux Fur Lined Ankle Boots are just the boots to fit the bill, and they’re currently just £112 down from £160 (price correct at time of writing). Available in black or brown — well, black or grey, but the greys look pretty brown to me! — these boots are a versatile and comfy fit that will go with any and all winter styles.
Hard-wearing and winter-proof, these boots are fur-lined with WarmWair faux fur to keep your feet nice and toasty through the frost and rain. They’re made with Streeter leather, which is super durable and will age like a fine wine, and there’s a thick faux fur collar over the ankle for a dash of wintry aesthetics.
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t’s all on top of a commando BEN sole that will give you a huge amount of grip, a comfortable stride, and suitably sturdy armour for your soles. You’ll feel extremely secure in them, and many customers say they don’t require much, if any, breaking-in.
Speaking of which, these boots have got a 4.5 out of 5 score averaged from 90 customer reviews so far, indicating widespread acclaim. “I spend a lot of time outside and with the fur lining the whole inside of the boot top and bottom as well as around the legs I am staying lovely and warm at all times,” said a five-star review. “No breaking-in needed, comfortable straight out the box and no seam across the toes like the normal 1460s!”
“These are so comfortable!” said another happy customer. “So cosy and warm inside. I can be in these forever.”
Another five-star review added: “These are lovely and stylish. Initially fit was a bit tight over bridge of foot. I stretched them with some thick socks, wore around house to loosen leather and it worked. Very warm, cosy boot. They look and feel lovely.”
Some customers have reported depot and delivery-based issues, however. “Got delivered looking like they’d been tried on by lots,” said a three-star review. “Nice boots, but the company has terrible customer service, it took them three weeks to refund my money.”
Another added: “Really disappointed with these. The bridge of the boot started hurting my feet and I was in absolute agony.” If this is your experience, try wearing the boots around the house with thick socks to stretch the leather out a bit.
If you’re keen to check out some alternatives, these warm-lined ankle boots are just £37.39 at Debenhams. For something with a bigger heel, check out these ankle boots at Warehouse for £63.
Neither quite has the cultural cachet of a hefty pair of DMs, however, especially while the Serena Ankle Boots are just £112.