These were my first pair of Docs so I actually went into the Dr Martens store in SoHo to try on almost every single pair they had bc all the reviews on sizing seem to vary by shoe style. I’m a true 6.5 but with bad feet (bunions) so I prefer my shoes to be a bit wider and run a bit larger vs being snug. I was looking for a soft leather, high lace up boot with a platform. I tried on the Audrick platforms and the regular 1490s in a size 6 which felt very comfortable for my feet. I initially tried the Jardon Pisa in a size 6 but could feel my right big toe almost grazing the front of the shoe. Since I was wearing very thin socks, I knew the boots would be too snug come winter time when I’ll want to wear tights and thicker socks. The size 7 were a tad too big but the ... MoreThese were my first pair of Docs so I actually went into the Dr Martens store in SoHo to try on almost every single pair they had bc all the reviews on sizing seem to vary by shoe style. I’m a true 6.5 but with bad feet (bunions) so I prefer my shoes to be a bit wider and run a bit larger vs being snug. I was looking for a soft leather, high lace up boot with a platform. I tried on the Audrick platforms and the regular 1490s in a size 6 which felt very comfortable for my feet. I initially tried the Jardon Pisa in a size 6 but could feel my right big toe almost grazing the front of the shoe. Since I was wearing very thin socks, I knew the boots would be too snug come winter time when I’ll want to wear tights and thicker socks. The size 7 were a tad too big but the sales associate stuck in some doc insoles for me and they felt much better! I would say these boots do run true to size but a little wide, so if you are a true half size and do not want your shoes to be snug, then size up. I’m so confused by the reviews where people are sizing down one whole size - that definitely would not have worked for me, so I’m glad I went into the store to try these on. As for style and feel? OMG these feel like walking on clouds…everyone always talks about how docs are brutal to break in, but these feel amazing. I had always wanted docs in the 90s (I was in middle school and HS) but couldn’t afford them back in the day. I’m ecstatic that I can feed my inner 90s child via these boots! The pictures do not do them justice. They are legitimately beautiful and I do not regret paying full price for them! I live in NYC and know I’ll get a ton of wear from them.

It's been a long time since I last bought a pair of Docs as they're just so expensive now and the vegan range is so limited. I decided to splash out on these Jadon Max ones as they were in the sale and given full price is over £200 - 3-4 times what I would normally spend on footwear - I was expecting exceptional quality and comfort.What I got was disappointingly average, not much better than boots I've bought for *much* less, and just didn't seem worth the cost to me - even at the discounted price. Yes the designs are great, but in terms of quality and comfort it seems to me you're paying for brand cachet and not much else.

The bottom of the shipping box and inside shoe box were both badly ripped. The internal tissue packaging was also ripped and incomplete. These boots were clearly ordered by someone else and then returned in less than optimal condition. There are scratches and loose glue threads on the boots themselves. Very disappointing.I have also filed a claim regarding the damaged package, reference #cnl7bn4pp3t649elon00, but the fact that Dr Martens accepted returned shoes in this condition and then sent them to someone else is unacceptable.