Dr. Martens Jadon 8-Eye Platform Boot vs Dr. Martens Combs Leather Casual Boots

Buy the Jadon if you want height, a polished look and the toughest construction Dr. Martens sells. Buy the Combs if you want a lighter, softer everyday boot with a grippier sole. The Jadon is Goodyear welted and built to be resoled; the Combs is cemented, so it is lighter and more flexible but not a lifetime boot. Owners of the Jadon report a stiff break-in and real weight on the foot; Combs owners describe an easier first wear and a more casual, scuffed-in look.

• Choose the Jadon if you want a platform boot for standing out, and you accept a heavy, stiff break-in for a welted sole that can be repaired.
• Choose the Combs if you want a lighter 8-eye boot for daily wear, with a trail-style sole and leather that looks better scuffed.