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The classic from Dr Martens is now available as rain boots
by Stephanie Vinzens
Dr. Martens Rain Boots: why Galaxus needs them and you do, too
17/11/2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
As the editorial team’s miserable weather expert, I’m absolutely in love with the 1460 Rain Boots.
«No way!» I squealed when our fashion editor Stephanie told me about the new Dr. Martens rain boots. «Want, want, want!» After all, I live in Hamburg and it rains reliably from October until March. So I’m about to order the shoes from our shop when I realise they’ve only just been launched and Galaxus doesn’t even have them yet.
I ask my colleague from our purchasing department, who tells me: «We’re working on adding the boots to our range.» Well, I don’t have that long so I get them straight from the manufacturer. I want them NOW! Not least to test them out for you.
Blisters? Pain? Nope, just pure bliss
I slip into the shoes and my feet feel right at home. No pinching, no chafing. I’m speechless. To date, breaking in a pair of these British cult classic boots has cost me blood and tears. For weeks, I’d have blisters on my feet and would experiment with plasters and thick socks until the boots finally fit. In fact, I had to sell a pair of Sinclair, the ones with the platform soles, second-hand because my feet just couldn’t take the pain for so long.
But the Rain Boots are different. They feel more like sneakers, which is definitely thanks to the cosy Soft Air insole. The shoes are also cut quite wide, which makes my size 41 square toes very happy. These wellies are honestly the most comfortable Dr. Martens I’ve ever worn. And that’s saying something, as fellow sufferers insiders will know.
Outdoor test passed
I take the boots for a walk around the neighbourhood and soon realise I won’t have to break them in. Not now or later. Believe me, I’ve worn enough pairs of Dr. Martens to make such a bold statement. I bought my first Docs in London at the age of 17. Since then, my love has been unbroken and I’ve braved the boo-boos. I’ve owned numerous pairs: in brown, black, with laces, slip-ons, you name it. As soon as cold, wet autumn arrives, they’re basically the only shoes I wear.
But as much as I love Dr. Martens, there’s almost always been another problem: as soon as there are wet leaves or snow on the pavement, I end up flat on my face. Why? Because my black 1460 only have a flat grooved profile. And that doesn’t go well with wet leaves or slushy snow.
But again, the Rain Boot surprises me. These wellies have a much deeper tread, allowing me to dance elegantly through the rain like Gene Kelly. In my mind, at least. Nobody really dances in the streets in these parts.
On the flipside, you also drag more dirt into your home. Maybe also refrain from jumping in puddles like a three-year-old, because you’ll end up with water in your boots. Believe me, I tried it out. It wasn’t a good idea.
Used like a standard adult, however, the rubber boots are absolutely waterproof. I marched through ankle-high puddles with these boots and even emptied a bucket of water over them for testing purposes. They stayed bone dry.
If you can’t wait until we have the Rain Boots in our range, there are other Doc Martens to choose from.
They’re stylish, too!
It’s a bold claim, but if you’re a Dr. Martens fan, I’m pretty sure you’ll like these rubber boots. They’re available in cheerful black, olive green, yellow and lilac. Sure, the price tag of 140 or 150 francs/euros is no bargain. But compared to the classic leather 1460, which costs around 200 euros, it’s not too painful.
What’s more, the designers of the rain DMs have made a real effort to come close to the original. They have both the typical welt seam and the heel loop. Of course, they’re made of rubber, because they’re rain boots and all that. Honestly, the 1460 Rain Boot is so stylish I would even wear it when it’s not raining. Just to add a splash of colour to my otherwise rather dull winter wardrobe or to parade them around a Christmas market.
The only thing I want from Galaxus Santa Claus is for him to add these shoes to the range. We need these boots. And so do the customers out there.
Do you also like wearing Dr. Martens? Let me know in the comments!
Header image: Anika Schulz
Anika Schulz
Teamleader Editorial
Anika.Schulz@galaxus.deAs a child, I was socialised with Mario Kart on SNES before ending up in journalism after graduating from high school. As a team leader at Galaxus, I'm responsible for news. I'm also a trekkie and an engineer.
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