hi, i just come across this thread, as mentioned that the uk ones have the VDM sole while the china ones have the DLM sole, can i know what is the differences between these two types of sole?

also it was mentioned that uk ones have a harder leather and china and thailand ones have a softer leather, will the softer ones be more comfortable? or the harder ones will offer better durability?

as requested.





did the VLM last for a longer time? as i read the wikipedia, Dr. martens made shoes in thai and china after 2003, so i guess mostly now in the market is the DLM sole then?

some other brand are using sole like the vibram, aztez and more, how are those compare to each other?


out of topic, something like the yellow part of a badminton sport shoes are lasting, but they easily slip on wet surfaces...



This post has been edited by leong31: Jul 17 2011, 05:14 PM

just went to pertama and campbell to see again, the 1641 cost rm399 retail, and 1640 rm 499 retail. is it a good price to buy?

and also i found 1 other with steel toe, but inside it is written non safety shoes

and 1640 and 1641 are guaranteed for life
http://www.drmartensforlife.com/for-life-products/

in the web it says the for life 1640 and 1641 are made in thailand


only british ppl can get the warranty?


in the us web 1641 is 130 usd, but in the uk web 1641 is 120 pound sterling


if converted to ringgit should be more than rm400 right? haven't include the postage and possible tax


or malaysia dealer import direct from thai so should be cheaper? some forrumer mentioned 1641 around 350++ is consider overpriced? what range of price is consider ok?

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Added on July 18, 2011, 10:18 amThis post has been edited by leong31: Jul 18 2011, 10:19 AM