Dr. MartensUnisex 2976 Leonore Chelsea Boot
S**W
Love these but STRUGGLED with sizing
My 90s self would be so proud of this purchase, as a Gen X I think we get to claim Dr Martens as cultural heritage.I love the look of this boot. I love the fur lining, they are comfortable to wear, and they can be styled with different outfits. I’m really thrilled with this purchase!But I STRUGGLED with the sizing of these shoes. I’m a 7.5 and I generally prefer a tight fit for my shoes, I hate feeling like my foot is floating around in a shoe. But I also need the shoe to be comfortable. So I really struggled with what size to get. Dr Marten’s website recommends ordering a size down.i measure my foot. At anround 9.6 in I should have been good with a 7. And there is a lot of information on the web about how to break in Dr Martens and since they are leather, they are supposed to loosen up over time. I read Amazon reviews about other’s experiences. Most 7.5 people ordered the 8. My husband just bought himself a new pair of cowboy boots and exchanged them for a smaller size because leather stretches. And he broke his boots in and advised me to go smaller. So I ordered the 7. I followed the recommendations about breaking them in. Plus there’s faux fur lining and I figured the fur would flatten out with use. I basically wore them in the house for a little bit at a time and put a small water bottle in the shoe at night to help stretch out the toe box and the dorsal foot piece. There is no insert in this version of Dr Martens with the fur lining, so disregard that. Some people said taking the insert out helped break them in but it must’ve been referencing a different style of shoe. After a couple of days my right foot was still tingling and sightly squished, so I panicked and decided I’d ordered the wrong size after all, and ordered the 8. I put the 8 on and my toes were immediately happier but I have pretty thin ankles and my ankle were now swimming around in the boot. The length was a little too big. My foot was moving a little bit. The socks were falling a bit and the ankle boot was rubbing my skin. They just looked bigger clunkier and oversized. Not as cute as the 7s. I figured if the leather broke in and the fur flattened out they’d be even bigger. I went back and forth multiple times on which size to keep. I finally decided on the 7. I dug in to the breaking in process and a few days in I’ve noticed an improved already. I’ve been in them all day today and I’m fine. It was a process. Buying shoes on the internet is not easy. Hopefully some of this info is helpful to someone though!Buy them, wear them, love them, and be your bada$$ self 😝.
C**0
Just buy them!!!
This is legitimately the best footwear purchase I've made in a long time. I've had these carted forever and on a whim one night finally ordered them. I'm so mad I didn't buy these sooner. They have all the appeal and timelessness of a typical Chelsea boot, but with some classic Dr Marten style. And the furry lining is such a bonus for both comfort/warmth and style. It makes these boots stand out a bit. These fit as expected. I absolutely always wear a 10 and the 10 fit perfectly. A bigger size would have been a mistake. I've worn these with both thin and thick socks and the fit feels great either way. They were also totally comfortable out the box which is amazing. I did wear them the first few times with thicker socks like bombas, so I'm sure that helped there to be no rubbing while I broke them in. While the fur keeps my feet toasty warm on cold days, I also wore these on a 65° day and I was not too hot. I know the price tag hurts a bit, trust me, but this is a quality boot that will last years. That sole is indestructible and the style is classic. Truly, I can't say enough about these. I have worn them every single day since I got them!
K**N
They are super comfortable & warm; I love the style.
The fit: These boots are true to size and only comes in whole sizes. So - if you are in between sizes, size down for more of a fitted boot to prevent your feet from sliding around in the boot. I had my doubts ordering a size 7 (normally wear a 7.5), but I am glad I did since once I break them in they will loosen up more.How to wear them: honestly, you can pair these boots with any outfit and pair of pants no matter the style. However, given they are sherpa lined boots I would recommend wearing a breathable pair of thin style socks such as athletic walking socks unless you enjoy sweaty feet. I am wearing a pair of skinny jeans with a slim leg opening which allows the pant leg to tuck in without any overlap. I do plan on wearing them with a bootcut jeans and flare jeans. Whatever works best for you; i just hope this advice if helpful for someone.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ solid five star pair of boots.
A**R
Super cute, glad I sized down!
These boots are so cute and fit comfortably right out of the box. Like you, I read 7 million reviews to determine whether or not I should size down or up (I’m a true 8.5, and have a skinny foot. My foot measures an even 10”). Every review I read contradicted the previous. But I decided to size down to an 8 and so glad I did. They fit perfectly without socks and with. The have a nice snug feel, but not like they are too tight, like they fit good without being too loose. My toes don’t touch the front but are close. Plus I know they are going to stretch out with wear which will make them even more perfect. The 9s prob would’ve fit but maybe a little too loosely making me wonder how the 8s would’ve been for the rest of my life.Also I read reviews that said don’t expect them to be fuzzy like uggs which is true, but they are pretty darn close. They are really well made, beautiful leather and will hold up for a long time.Also I waterproofed them with leather wax prior to wearing.I hope this helps!
M**R
So comfortable
I am so happy with these boots. I’m a size 9 or 9.5 and bought the size 10. They fit great with my wool socks AND my cotton socks. I wore them for the first time on a field trip with my students. We walked around a museum, outside through the snow, and through a chocolate factory. My feet didn’t hurt at the end of the day. I have worn them now for the second day in a row and they feel wonderful. I was on bus duty this morning before school, in blowing snow, and my feet were warm the entire time. I wish I had bought these boots years ago instead of buying a few pairs of the brand name shearling boots. The Doc Martens have me converted. The money was well worth it. I expect these boots to last forever. I highly recommend them.
G**T
Excelente
Soy del número 3 y compré la talla 4 Méx y sin tema me quedaron, ligueramente grande pero porque mi pie es muy delgado y usé calceta regular, ya con algo más grueso estará mejor. Son muy calientitas y cómodas. I like it ❤️
M**E
Best bootd ever
I only ever buy theseThey last me about 4 years and I wear them every single day of our Montreal winterI work at the local school so I spend quite a lot of time outside and my feet never get cold
V**E
Increíble
Ojo por que quedan un poco más grandes del número que viene especificado, por todo lo demás muy buenas como siempre, vale la pena esperar a que estén en descuento
L**D
Livraison rapide, produit conforme
Service Amazon toujours de qualité. Produit conforme aux caractéristiques affichées.Livraison rapide.
T**M
Bequemer hochwertiger Schuh
Ich bin mit dem Schuh zufrieden. Er passt sehr gut, habe ihn auch in meiner normalen Schuhgröße bestellt. Durch das Futter ist er auch für kältete Tage gut geeignet.
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