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How Many Is Enough?

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marpete  Pro User  says:

Hello All,

Just joined and wondering how many pairs of DMs is it acceptable to own? It used to be the case that you had a pair of classics and you wore them until they fell apart. Now, there's loads of new and really cool designs coming out all the time. I admit I can't stop myself snatching them up. My fascination started at School in the late 70s, dissapeared for many years, and returned with a vengeance about 5 years ago. So the question remains: how many is too many?
Posted at 8:09AM, 16 February 2008 PST ( permalink )

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Gary McMurray is a group administrator Gary McMurray  Pro User  says:

Well, how many do you have?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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marpete  Pro User  says:

Eight at the mo. Had to say goodbye to my DM sandals last autumn - 2 years active and faithful service. Looking for another pair in time for the warmer weather .It's a serious struggle to stay out of Cloggs main UK retailer in Brum.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sossio says:

5 pairs of the classic 1460 (black - brown - cherry red - white - blue) - my wife 4 pair of 1460 (black - brown - cherry red - blue).
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ritch B says:

I suppose you can never have enough. I am the Imelda Marcos of the Doc Marten world. I have dozens of pairs, but I collect them. I have loads of really vintage ones, ones you can't buy anymore, who know they may be worth millions in years to come. However I do wear them as well, my favourites are black 10 hole which I wear everywhere.
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marpete  Pro User  says:

Good news. I don't feel so odd about obsessing now I know I'm not alone in the world, lol. You're making me think: I've a friend who's got a really old pair. He offered them to me a few times but I declined. Might just take him up on them, after all. It'd be nice to have vintage.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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evilibby  Pro User  says:

Eight pairs here. Starting to wonder whether I should stop... Or at least limit myself to one pair a year, or something! :)
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Flamelillyfox  Pro User  says:

I've just realised that I have 15 pairs, mostly 1460's in various colours and pattern, also dolly shoes and zip up boots for lazy days ;-D
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wildbadger  Pro User  says:

Four pairs (green 8, black 10, black 14 and black 20). And a pair of Grinders black 30 hole.
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marpete  Pro User  says:

Flame - wowsa! I feel humbled.
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toni_thorne  Pro User  says:

I say you can never have too many! My addiction started when i was 17 years old. You are right there are so many types out there and they all look cool and they are sooo comfy. I have 3 types of docs at the moment.
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jzbassguitar  Pro User  says:

My name is Joe and I have Doc Marten problem: I own 13 pairs of DMs (mostly 3-hole and 8-hole) as bad as that sounds only 11 pairs are my size, the other two pair are not my size.
I bought them at the thrift store just because they were cheap and so frickin' cool I could not help myself...yes I know, I have a Doc Marten problem!
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Colm Gibney  Pro User  says:

I have 5 pairs and my girlfriend has 15 and I don't think that will be the end of it, I'm sure there are more to come. They are a bit addictive! Photos to follow - stay tuned!
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clockworkirati  Pro User  says:

I just have a pair :/
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sossio says:

I upgraded my collection. Now I have 7 pairs of 1460 e 2 new colors purple and pink.
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sillybilly1970  Pro User  says:

hi also new to the group , i have 8 pairs, all of different styles for different occassions. a couple of pairs ive had since i was younger so i keep them for setimental reasons. so dr martens have always in one way or another been involved in part of my make up. If i dont have a pair then my partner would wear them !!!! they represent changes in fashions, trends but also individualism !! i have a freind who is up to nearly twenty. That will be a photo that i will be posting!!
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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