Dr Martens - 2976 Chelsea Boots Black

I’m a standard size 9 in most/all brands, and rarely ever have to deviate from that. I ordered my regular size 9 despite what the reviews said, and they ended up being huge (even with thick socks). Decided to return them since it wasn’t practical to keep them, and I ordered a size 8. The size 8 is pretty tight. I’m trying to push through and see if they break in better, which they have, but I’m not close to them being remotely comfortable. I am not sure if the process is worth it in the end. Pretty disappointed because most people that I know love their Drs. Things to note, the sole of the shoe and comfortability of them (sizing aside) is great. Even with them being incredibly tight, I have not gotten a single blister. The hole to put your foot through at the top of ... MoreI’m a standard size 9 in most/all brands, and rarely ever have to deviate from that. I ordered my regular size 9 despite what the reviews said, and they ended up being huge (even with thick socks). Decided to return them since it wasn’t practical to keep them, and I ordered a size 8. The size 8 is pretty tight. I’m trying to push through and see if they break in better, which they have, but I’m not close to them being remotely comfortable. I am not sure if the process is worth it in the end. Pretty disappointed because most people that I know love their Drs. Things to note, the sole of the shoe and comfortability of them (sizing aside) is great. Even with them being incredibly tight, I have not gotten a single blister. The hole to put your foot through at the top of the boot is pretty small, I’ll echo what others have said in that you’ll definitely need to use the loop to assist putting them on. If you wear these with lower socks (think ankle), there’s a high probability that it’ll scratch at the back of your leg a bit as it does mine. If I wasn’t going for this look in particular, I think I would’ve landed on Blundstones for just an every day boot.

Got these shoes after a month of thinking and asking a million questions to anyone that i saw have them on. They don’t have half sizes and more times then not i got told to size up. I did and i am glad i did. I need no slip shoes for my restaurant job. When i first got the box i thought to my self “woah this is super heavy” they are, they are heavy but sturdy and thick. They just feel good quality all around. The reason they feel heavy to me is that i wear Cortez, Nike air, or uggs on all the other days. So those weight nothing. When i wear these boots i feel like a whole different person ready to kick throat the day and make my self have a nice and easy day. It also helps that these shoes have a built in insole in them. Nice and cushioning.

Have had the boots for a couple of weeks. They were difficult to get on, then almost impossible to get off again, though the size is correct.Have been persevering and trying to wear them in gradually. Firstly around the house for a while then outdoors. Walking for about half an hour at a time now. My, they are still uncomfortable, especially around the ankles. The leather in now starting to crease slightly across the feet. To be quite honest I'm disappointed considering the amount they cost. Why is the leather so stiff?