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From platform sandals to lace-up boots, festival season is the perfect time to upgrade your footwear and Doc Martens has got you covered.
Because there's usually a lot of ground to cover at music festivals, comfortable shoes are a must. Whether you're attending Coachella, Lollapalooza, or smaller music festivals and concerts this year, having a comfortable shoe doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style aesthetic.
With just a few weeks until Coachella and Stagecoach officially take over Indio, California, two months until Bonnaroo, and four months until fans burst into Chicago's Grant Park for Lollapalooza 2024, everyone needs a sturdy and durable pair of shoes to take the biggest music festivals of the year.
Fortunately, Dr. Martens turns festival season into a season of sandals and boots with designs that will make you stand out and stand a little taller. And they are suitable beyond your music festival needs. Doc Martens are perfect for casual, everyday wear, whether you're going to work, school, etc.
To make sure you get off on the right foot, we've rounded up a selection of Doc Martens platforms and boots — and a must-have accessory — for hitting music festivals and concerts.
From new arrivals to bestsellers and a classic we can't get enough of, see below for a list of statement Doc Marten sandals and boots that are perfectly designed for the festival season and come in men's and women's sizes.
Read on for a roundup of festival styles to shop right now.
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Blair Piercing Leather Platform Sandals combine style and comfort. With studs, buckles and silver trim throughout, these spiky platforms will keep your foot secure while you travel through the desert and other elements. The platform sandal is made from PU coated leather with a matte finish and features Doc Martens' signature yellow stitching. For other platform styles, check out Blaire Hydro Leather Strap Sandals ($110), Voss Women's Leather Strap Sandals ($110), and Olson Tumbled Nubuck Leather Gladiator Zip Sandal ($140).
Blaire Piercing Platform Leather Sandals
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The Doc Martens 1460 Leather Lace Up Boots are a remix of the original Doc Martens boot that debuted over 50 years ago. It is one of the highest rated boots on the brand's website with over 9,000 customer reviews. Made from smooth leather by Dr. Martens, the 1460 features a lace-up design, two-tone PVC sole with grooves and yellow stitching, and one of Dr. Martens' “most flexible soles.” Martens. The 1460 Leather Lace Up Boot is available in eight colors including black, red, white, green, beige, soft olive, vintage purple and muted purple.
Bootie 1460 Leather Lace Up
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Classic cool. The 8053 Leather Platform features a black padded collar for an extra dose of longwear. Crafted from glossy leather, the shoe has a 1.5-inch platform, 2-inch heel and is available in black or white.
8053 Casual Platform Leather Shoes
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Nothing says “music lover” like a heart-shaped backpack. Doc Martens' adorable leather heart-shaped backpack has a buckle closure and a zipped pocket on the front, and plenty of room for your phone, lip gloss, keys and ID, and other small items you might need on the go, like hand sanitizer and sunscreen . Available in pink, black and white. For a sheer bag, try the Iridescent Heart Backpack ($110) or the Iridescent Clear Mini Backpack ($110).
Heart-shaped leather backpack
