Dr. Martens Myles Slip On Sandals: Review
Do you remember your first pair of Dr. Martens? I was bought my first pair as school shoes when I went into year seven at school.
They are perhaps most memorable as I broke my ankle while wearing them. Which of course became a bit of a joke, alongside the fact I didn’t drop any of my crisps. (It was lunchtime and I had gone to talk to a teacher while eating lunch and fell down the steps on my way back).
Since then I’ve had a mix of different shoes from them over the years. Though I don’t think I’ve ever had a pair of Dr. Marten boots! I really should really rectify that.
As such when I was contacted by this incredible timeless brand to ask if I would like to check out a pair of their summer sandals I jumped at the chance.
Dr. Martens.
Did you know that Dr. Martens were originally sold as a work boot, and even at one point a gardening shoe?
The concept was originally founded by Dr. Klaus Maertens, a 25-year-old soldier in 1945 based in post-war Munich. Suffering from a broken foot, he designed a unique air-cushioned sole, which was far different from the traditional hard leather sole.
Maertens shared his design with an old college friend Dr. Herbert Funk who was an engineer and between them, they used disused military supplies to help build their new shoe. By 1947 they had started formal production and within a decade had a booming business selling mainly to older women.
It was then in 1959, they decided to advertise their footwear in overseas publications.
Over in England, the advert was spotted by the Griggs company, which were now a third-generation family-run company. Thanks to an exclusive license and a few changes to the original design the birth of the cult 1460 boot came around. This iconic boot is so named after the date of its inception: April 1st, 1960.
This is just a small start portion of the history of Dr. Martens if you would like to read more about how this incredible brand changed over the years, check out their history page.
Myles Slip On Sandals.
To be honest I originally went for a different pair of Dr Martens sandals to review. However, I struggle with my left-hand side so I couldn’t bring my body around to do them up. So I decided to swap them for a pair of slip on, which meant I was able to get someone to help me get them to the right fitting and then from then on I just slip them on.
About my feet – I am normally a size 6 – 6.5 and have a wide foot. I originally got the first pair in a size 6, but felt they were a little small so went for a size 7 in the Myles. Due to my foot shape the size up definitely worked better for me, the sandal fits perfectly.
While Dr. Martens do offer a vegan range of sandals Myles is not one of them.
The Myles sandals feature two adjustable buckle straps made of Brando which is a full-grain waxy leather. They are made to be durable and hardwearing thanks to the Goodyear welt (a certain way to construct the shoe). For those fine details the platform comes in at 1.57″ and you can’t miss the yellow welt stitching which is synonymous with Dr. Martens.
One of the main reasons I picked this particular slip-on was the fact it is made on the new Ziggy sole. This means the soles have been made with a super-lightweight EVA material and feature a ripple tread.
My Thoughts on Myles.
I was interested to see what the weight would be like with the lightweight soles and hands up I was really surprised.
They weigh between 430-440g per shoe (one shoe was 10g heavier). This is around 100g heavier than my everyday trainers. Which I think is really reasonable and shows just how lightweight these sandals have been made.
When it comes to comfort I found from the outset they were easy to wear for shorter periods. However, I can see as I wear them in the straps will likely become softer. I think after the breaking in period wearing them for longer occasions will be just as comfortable.
The Myles sandals are perfect for dressing up or dressing down, I could even see them working for a day at the beach. What’s more, they are definitely a genderless style, meaning these sandals could work for anyone too.
I was surprised by how little I needed to adjust the straps. As I said earlier in the post I do have wide feet, yet there was plenty of space for more adjustments.
These Myles Slip On sandals have opened my eyes up to another range of styles Dr. Martens do well and they will definitely be my go-to for sandal needs in the future. I am really impressed by comfort, weight and the ability to adjust them to your feet.
If you want to buy yourself a pair of Myles Slips On Sandals they are available to buy now on the Dr. Martens website for £109.
I received the Myles Slip On Sandals featured free of charge to help with the writing of this post.
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These look so comfy!
I have never owned any Dr Martens but have been envying some of their boots. I didn’t even know that they make sandals!
I would like wide fitting shoes but worry about the sizing sometimes.
I’ve always wondered about the sizing on these as I have wide feet,
These sandals definitely work well for wide feet, I would double-check on different styles though as I think different ones offer a different fit.
They are quite pricey aren’t they but I bet they are amazing quality and will last for years.
I’ve never owned a pair of Dr Martens – I swear by my Crocs!
About time I got myself a pair of Dr Martens!
I hope you try some Dr Martens and love them – I know I do!
Nice review, thank you!
I had no idea doc Martens made sandals, these look quite cool.
They are awesome – am so all about them right now, so comfortable and perfect for the warmer weather.
Interesting, I didn’t know Dr Martin did sandals! I do help the straps become softer.
They will over time 🙂 leather always does, just takes a while sometimes.
I’ve wanted some dr Martin sandals for the longest time but just can’t afford them! I love them !
I hope you manage to get yourself some at some point they are a great shoe / boot / sandal to have.
I’ve actually never owned a pair of docs. As I get older,I start to prioritize comfort over looks and these sandals look pretty comfy. I’ll certainly check them out further.
Hands up I always go for comfort over looks these days – not sure what that says about me.
These look pretty cool! I did not know that they made sandals but they look pretty sturdy just like their boots 😉
They really are so well made, definitely keep up the trend of how they feel!
Sounds like these sandals are really great. I need to check it out.
Oh definitely they are such a great sandal and so comfortable to wear.
I find it amazing they have completely come full circle in fashion. I remember wearing Dr. Martens and now my kids do!
I think Docs have never gone out of fashion to be honest, they are one of those brands which just endure with the times.
These sandals are so cute. I would totally wear them.
They are lovely aren’t they, I love how they have so many different designs.
I love Dr Martens and use mainly their shoes and boots, did not know they have sandals as well. I definitely need to get a pair of this for summer
I hope you manage to get a pair that are perfect for you – there is so many choices!
My first pair were white I loved them so much <3 I would love some sandals, I always drool over them in the DM shop 5min away from me lol
Ohh I’m glad I don’t have one five minutes away that could definitely cause issues lol.
I am not used to wearing sandals but these are awesome!!! I would love to try these on.
They are well worth trying out – definitely work for all different occasions.
I used to own a pair of Dr. Martens boots but because of frequent use, they wore out. I haven’t had a new pair of footwear from Dr. Martens. These slip ons look really nice. Perfect for trips to the store, and to the beach!
Definitely, they are the perfect shoe for that sound of day out! I definitely need to try and get myself some boots at some point.
I am unable to wear sandals due to unsightly feet with corns & bunions I have heard good things about these sandals.
They are so comfy – they have some which cover a lot of the foot, I actually went for a pair like that to start with but I couldn’t deal with the buckles due to my mobility issues.
I have my first pair that I purchased in England in the 80s. I love those shoes.
It is incredible how long they can last when looked after isn’t it?
Love a good pair of slip-ons. especially in summer, so much easier
Definitely, I am so with you there a must have!
I think these slip-on are so perfect for my parents. They love comfortable shoes!
They are really comfortable my Mum tried them on and liked them as well and you can adjust to your feet which helps too.
Thanks for the review, it’s so simple, looks nice and comfy. I love it.
Definitely – it is a really comfortable shoe which is perfect for anyone.
I bet these slip on sandals are super comfy. It helps when they don’t need much adjusting to your feet and are great even when worn for long periods.
I love that they can be adjusted so much though it is going to make them work for so many people!
So sad it’s not available here in my country, I love this style of sandals, it’s so comfortable.
Oh no I am so sorry you don’t get Docs in your country that is a shame.
These are super cute!! I have several shoes in this brand and love them!
They do great shoes don’t they – I’ve had some really unique shoes from them in the past!
They are such a great brand, aren’t they? Really stand the test of time!
Oh how I wished I could afford Doc Martens back in high school. I was so jealous of the girls that had them. These sandals look awesome!
They are so good, honestly live out that dream and have a pair now!
You can’t go wrong with Doc Martens! This is also one of our most trusted footwear brands.
These look like these would hold up well. It is nice to have some sturdy sandals.
I’ve been obsessed with Dr. Martens since I was in high school! I would love to get a pair of sandals!
These sound like wonderful shoes. I need to get a pair for myself.
I had a pair of Dr. Marten boots when I was a teen. They were great for when I worked at riding stables. They were so comfy and protected my feet too.
I didn’t know they did sandals too. These look fab! x
They do so many different styles now, some of them you wouldn’t think were Docs either!
These look like some awesome sandals. I need to get a pair for the summer. I’ve always liked Doc Martens.
I hope you find a good pair for the summer I can definitely recommend a pair of docs!
I love Dr. Martends very much even though I have the classic amphibian, they interest me and I am fascinated by sandals but I wondered how comfortable they were. Great review!
They are so comfy, I love the fact they aren’t so heavy as well it really makes a difference.
Oh my! Those sandals are a bit funky! Do you know, I have never owned a pair of Dr Martens but believe for everyone who does that they are super comfy!
They are so comfy can take some breaking in at times but once your there – perfect!
I am a barefoot person but when I am forced (yes it feels forced) to wear shoes I tend to find slip on sandals like these! I need as much air around my toes as possible!
I can understand that I have to admit I like to go barefoot when I can as well.
I have never owned a pair of Doc Martens before, I have tried them on as my hubby had some and we are a similar size. These look great as I do love this kind of shoe in the warmer weather
They are lovely really comfortable to wear! Definitely, something to think about if you need some new sandals.
I used to love my Doc Martens and these slip on sandals look great now that I am am older lady!
Nothing like a pair of Docs is there? They do a great range of sandals as well.
i love docs,ive wanted a pair of these sandals for ages but wasn’t sure whether or not to splash the cash,thanks Sarah you’ve made my mind up about getting a pair now
Definitely, worth it I would say! I really hope you like your new sandals!
I had no idea Doc Martens made sandals!! They look so cool x
They are amazing aren’t they – I absolutely LOVE so many pairs they have on the website as well.