FabSwingers.com forum: Who's got a pair of Dr martens?

By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

We love Dr martens and got quite a few pairs now, anyone else share this passion with us.

Have a lovely day all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only have one pair but I love them

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

I have a couple of pairs. My favourites are tall ones embroidered with red roses

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By *rystal DreamtimeTV/TS
over a year ago

horsham

Yup .. red patent ... Call em Ruby boots

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I only have one pair but I love them

Crocs and Doc's can't fault it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I only have one pair but I love them

Crocs and Doc's can't fault it.

Wise words indeed

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Kitty has her cherry doc's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are they hard to break in? As it were

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I only have one pair but I love them

Crocs and Doc's can't fault it.

Wise words indeed"

We obviously have excellent taste in footwear

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By *ycanNightsMan
over a year ago

Workington

Yup...pair of black suede ones...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are they hard to break in? As it were "

I'd say yes it's taking me ages to break mine in. I can't do a lot of walking in them yet.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"Are they hard to break in? As it were "

Mine haven't been. I have the fluffy lined Chelsea boots which were ridiculously comfy from the first wear. The embroidered ones were a bit creaky around the ankles on the first couple of wears but didn't take long and didn't cause any blisters.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Are they hard to break in? As it were "

You can buy different leather type's now, the soft leather doesn't need breaking in, if you buy the hard leather it's best to buy the doc socks that have two layers or just wear two pairs of socks then they won't rub too much.

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

Love them. At the moment only have a pair of long boots.

I feel like with all of the shoe theme going on today a new forum photo challenge coming

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still got my 10 eye cherry reds bought in 1981!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are they hard to break in? As it were "

I have to wear really thick socks with them or they give me blisters. I only wear them if I know I’m not going to be doing lots of walking but if you break them in properly then I’m sure they’re fine.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"Still got my 10 eye cherry reds bought in 1981! "

Love it, Mr got a pair of those though not vintage like yours.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

I have a couple of pairs of Doc Martens.

Sadly the factory shop which was some 5 miles fron me closed last year and I will now have to pay full price on any future DM products.

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I have a couple of pairs of Doc Martens.

Sadly the factory shop which was some 5 miles fron me closed last year and I will now have to pay full price on any future DM products.

Usually get ours from the Dr martens shop in Cardiff but you can get them in the official shop online and sometimes they have really good sale's.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

"I have a couple of pairs of Doc Martens.

Sadly the factory shop which was some 5 miles fron me closed last year and I will now have to pay full price on any future DM products.

Usually get ours from the Dr martens shop in Cardiff but you can get them in the official shop online and sometimes they have really good sale's."

Have been on the website and yes there are some good deals but nothing like as good as the Factory shop.

My Daughter,Son In Law and Grandson have amassed a total of 15 assorted pair of boots and shoes most of which came from the Factory Shop.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yep! Absolutely love mime, slightly worn now but comfy, looks good with dresses and tights.

Best boots in my mind.

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By *andA123Couple
over a year ago

cannock

"Are they hard to break in? As it were

I'd say yes it's taking me ages to break mine in. I can't do a lot of walking in them yet."

If you want to break any boot in easy wet the inside and walk around in them one of the best tricks I learned from the army

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not since @1986…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I only have one pair but I love them

Me too

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By *SCouple81Couple
over a year ago

Between Edinburgh and Scottish Borders

We both have a pair each

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I do love Dr martens but I like a heal and very few have one.

Mrs

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

Yes I have a pair that are now v worn down and old.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

many years ago with faded skinners,, jeans,,

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I'd love a pair but I think they're too narrow for my feet

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I'd love a pair but I think they're too narrow for my feet"

Some style's are quite narrow Mr has got a couple of pairs which have been narrow to start off with, the original style 1460s are pretty wide fitting though, pop into a shop and try them on, Schuh are pretty good and their range is expanding every time I go in there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never had a pair and wouldn't pay the money for them these days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never had a pair and wouldn't pay the money for them these days

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By *he love cats OP Couple
over a year ago

South Wales

"I do love Dr martens but I like a heal and very few have one.

Mrs "

They do a lot of platform one's now I bought my daughter a pair of jaydons and she's taller than me with them on, very few have heels though I have seen them on the online shop.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I'd love a pair but I think they're too narrow for my feet

There's a doc martens outlet shop in Ashford, I might try some on next time I'm there

. Thanks for the info

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By *ennylewis2016Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

We love them!

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By *ickdasterdly51Man
over a year ago

Lingfield

Two pairs, one antiquated green that are about 25 years old and one black soft leather I bought last year. Love them.

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By *hegirlwiththepeachtattooWoman
over a year ago

Me! I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve concluded *everything* in my wardrobe goes with docs, I’ve even been known to keep them on in clubs once I’m dressed down. Sod teetering on heels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had some Doc's since my Dad got me shoe ones for school.

Never let me down, comfortable and durable.

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By *wickenham GentMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

I had a pair in 1970 to 72

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

Nope, I have never owned a pair because I look bloody awful in them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a pair when I was 14 i saved my pocket money up, I loved them..

For five min and then some fucker stole them while I was in P.E

I had kickers after that and no one wanted to steal them lol

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

We've got three pairs each - love them!

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

not now

used to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All I think of is Alexis Sayle singing in the young ones.

*One for the 80s kids.

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By *ola xWoman
over a year ago

Oswestry Shropshire

I have quite a few pairs of docs boots and sandles. I'm a bit obsessed with my docs

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Got a pair from years ago..but stopped buying them .. when I discovered para boots..far more comfortable and cheaper too..

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By *ightmovesTV/TS
over a year ago

Ipswich

Been wearing them since i was sixteen.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Between us we have 14!

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By *ola xWoman
over a year ago

Oswestry Shropshire

"I have quite a few pairs of docs boots and sandles. I'm a bit obsessed with my docs

My faves are oxblood Chelsea boots and have a red boots with large white hearts on them

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By *r_PinkMan
over a year ago

london stratford

Always have my DM Jophers.

The best boots a person can buy

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By *cotCouple666Couple
over a year ago

Central Belt

"I have a couple of pairs. My favourites are tall ones embroidered with red roses

I have these. The black embroidered ones too. Absolute favourite!

Beth x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not me.

I feel that Dr Martens are overpriced in value, and I'm not feeling the semi-translucent, yellow-grayish rubber soles.

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Docs are a timeless classic for me, will never get bored of them. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a purple velvet pair when I was younger

Sadly no longer have them, but thinking of investing in a new pair

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

I don't believe the price.... Sorry, bit Victor Meldrew but, the price?

Definite student footwear that lasts forever. You can wee on them when yer d*unk, puke on em. They take a good battering & buff up well!

I have a shaved head so, I prefer not to wear them & for Obvious reasons & not a student anymore.

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By *othicslaveCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

About 6 or 7 different pairs, love them, but omg you need to break them in, as they break your feet on at the same time

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Yes I'm not sure there's been a time in my life I have owned a lair!

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I do love Dr martens but I like a heal and very few have one.

Mrs

They do a lot of platform one's now I bought my daughter a pair of jaydons and she's taller than me with them on, very few have heels though I have seen them on the online shop."

Yeah I keep seeing the heals they always go out of stock super quick, I will get some one day x

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

Always had at least one pair since I was at school, usually black but also have an ox blood pair now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to swear by Dr martins shoes when I owned petrol stations they were comfortable and practical.

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

Have 16 hole black ones, I bought in 1993 when I started uni. They took ages to break in, and still rub on occasion. (Don't wear them that often)

Also have worn the 8 hole docs for years. They are my favourite boots.

Did buy the shoes when working in the bar, and they were so long lasting.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Me. Have a few, actually.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Got a lovely bright yellow pair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We love Dr martens and got quite a few pairs now, anyone else share this passion with us.

Have a lovely day all.

I’ve rainbow ones

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By *rofessor ElementalMan
over a year ago

Durham

Had a pair of black ten hole with yellow stitching and white stripe up the back. Well it was 1977.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I got thousands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, brown brogue DMs

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By *uriouscouple83Couple
over a year ago

Worcester

We have a few pairs each, my favorites are my high heel cherry red boots that Mr bought me for my 21st birthday. These also seem to be my daughters favourites too as I keep finding them in her room.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Somewhere in the garage… I’ve ordered numerous pairs this last 12 months but just can’t find a pair that fits properly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, got the vegan Sinclair's, absolute fuckers to break in but I think I've finally managed. They look amazing with anything

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By *llaandGCouple
over a year ago

London

Just breaking in a pair of 8 hole black originals. I remember many a teenage summer holiday clumping around some boiling Spanish resort in t-shirt, shorts and DMs....

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By *ohnjoehotTV/TS
over a year ago

reddirch

Have red dr martens best shoe out there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have nine pairs , each one a treasured friend, always cleaned and put back into their original box after wearing , I don’t take them out in the rain !

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By *adyMaybe 2021Woman
over a year ago

staines upon thames

Yes 2 pairs … black 8 hole and black with embroidered red roses …. I love them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alexis Sayle...he must have, he wrote a song about them..

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Did as a younger guy cherry red and Farah press trousers

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By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

5 pairs will ALWAYS love my Dr M

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By *istalloverCouple
over a year ago

Pays de la Loire -Normandie -Brittany borderFrance

I have 2 pairs

1 newish

One pair from 1979 , no leather left at all on the toes

Only problem is so many holes ,by the time I arrived at work ,it was break time by the time my laces were tied

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

I’ve got a pair with a warm fluffy lining. Sooo comfy

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By *nigma321Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I’ve got three pairs and I am going to buy a pair of DM church (monkey )boots when I get paid. The shop at cheshire oaks is really good!

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By *ingeriearoundTV/TS
over a year ago

Where ever the wind takes me

Never wear mine. Too clumpy.

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By *regoniansCouple
over a year ago

Oundle

The quality tanked after they moved production to Vietnam. Northants folk boycott them for the way the company shat on its staff.

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By *oirinMarkusCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands and West London

Love them, got three pairs- greeny/ khaki, Black with the embroidered red roses, soft gold squares. Gutted that the factory shop closed x

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By *orny Harry6999Man
over a year ago

Kendal

I've got boots and shoes so comfy but yeah quality has gone down lately

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By *ustincamebridgeCouple
over a year ago

manchester

Cammy loves them and has a few pairs

Dr Martans the name was sold by Solovair years ago. Solovair still make boots

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I have a couple of pairs. My favourites are tall ones embroidered with red roses

They have that red rose pattern in long black socks bought a pair for a friend yesterday.

I have 2 pairs - shoes and boots, love them for UK weather.shoes have big 2” soles so make me 6’2” !

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"The quality tanked after they moved production to Vietnam. Northants folk boycott them for the way the company shat on its staff."

It’s a bit of a myth UK production is/was better, maybe when things were hand made a long time ago it was true, but generally with technology quality is much better overseas.

What constitutes as made in the UK is very misleading too. I have seen the factory that imports uppers, soles and pre-glued ‘hand made in the uk” labels, all three parts come from China in separate boxes then a person simply sticks the three parts together in 30 seconds.

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By *he Gentleman 84Man
over a year ago

North East

Me I own a pair just bought some newbies too!

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By *ohnjoehotTV/TS
over a year ago

reddirch

People say they would not pay the price but it’s like wearing slippers and my last pair lasted 12 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bloody loved and lived in mine in the 90s

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By *ama bamaMan
over a year ago

dalkeith

They are not worth the money inferior and made in china, now the docs we had in the 80,s where great and made with good leather. had one pair i got resoled 4 times. they just dont last like that anymore.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
over a year ago

Norwich

I had a phase of wearing Chelsea boots in the 90s but not had a pair since. I never found them much different to the competition to be honest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't worn them since I was in primary school. I can remember a girl making fun of me because I was wearing them.

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

Love mine, black covered with flowers, very colourful.

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By *eladeCouple
over a year ago

hull

Dr m all the way I have a collection myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

15 pairs. It was 16 but the dog chewed one. I've got a bit of an obsession

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By *opman121Man
over a year ago

stoke on trent

Me I have a pair

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

I've 3 pairs now and love wearing them.

Taken ages to break one pair in, but worth it

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