Cars & Other Vehicles Does water ruin leather Doc Martens? Does water ruin leather Doc Martens? Martens are sturdy shoes, they are not water resistant. Dr. Martens do sell a range of fully waterproof footwear though, where you can rest assured that there will be no water damage (or soggy toes).2021-05-13 Related Posts:Is there a difference between Doc Martens and Dr Martens?How tight should my swim Jams be?Are Doc Marten shoes good for walking?What are original Doc Martens called?