Dr. Martens

8065 Mary Jane

Women's

If you are looking to replace the ones that you fell in love with in 1995 - don't. These look similar, but are made in China, not England where they used to be made. They are cheap, flimsy and the leather upper is very thin, I almost thought it was not leather at all. I know it is leather, but you could actually convince me that it isn't, it's that cheap looking and feeling. Also the tongue, where the buckles are threaded, is narrower and it puckers - it's not as nice and flat and wide as it used to be, with the good heavy leather. While they are comfortable, for now, I can tell the inside has cheap lining and not the good leather it used to be, either. I am returning these, the price is a lot to pay. Steer clear.

This is the first pair of Doc I've purchase since around 1996. As we all know, Dr. M has shifted production from England to various countries in Southeast and East Asia since that time. There seem to be mixed reviews about the quality given that change. My two cents about the quality is this: Upon initial inspection and a few wears, these look and feel no different from the made in England Docs of my youth. Plain and simple, I can't tell a difference. Everything is as it should be. Will they hold up as well, I can't say. But they feel and look like they will. From a style perspective, these are classic clunky 90s shoes, exactly like you remember them from your babydoll dress and ripped tights outfit in 1995. They look cuter on the foot than they do in the picture, for those of you that didn't wear these the first time around. From a comfort and fit perspective: I normally wear a 9.5, but often buy a 10 to accomodate thick socks, and just because my feet are a tiny bit wide (but wide enough to necessitate a wide width shoe), so the extra room is helpful. I sized down in these and got the UK 7/US 9. They fit perfectly. If you're between sizes, I would say to size down. Comfort wise, well, they are Docs, so they have a break in period. Not a big deal to me, but to those with more sensitive feet, be forewarned. Even not yet broken in, I find these amazingly comfortable. The air cushioned sole really does make a difference. I wore them for the first time to IKEA this weekend, and for the first time ever, made it out of there without aching feet, so, enough said. My only complaint about these is that the buckles are RIDICULOUSLY difficult to adjust. Like, I literally spent 10 minutes on that. I also felt like I was on the verge of breaking the buckles the entire time. Fortunately, once the buckles are adjusted, you can slip your foot in without undoing them (a shoehorn would be helpful here), so it's ok. If I had to unbuckle these every time I put these on, I wouldn't keep them. Fortunately that is not the case. Overall, very happy with these. I'll enjoy reliving my 90s adolescence through these several times per week.

I had a pair of DM Mary Janes when I was in my 20's and I absolutely loved it for the last 10 years. I wore it to death until I had kids. Then I moved and can't find them anywhere!!! I was absolutely devastated! I remember wearing them with tights and skirts with sweaters during winter. I wore them with colorful socks and jeans on the weekend. I wore them with white socks and long dresses. I wore them everywhere!!!!!!! Now that I'm in my 40's.....I contemplated on getting a pair for the longest time. I didn't know if it would be appropriate for a Mom of two and a Mom with teens! But I thought....you know what? Who cares. I love them. I want them. I am going to get them. I never care what anyone thinks anyway. Now I am mad at myself for not getting them sooner!!! I normally wear a size 8.5 wide and I went with size 8 US and they fit perfectly! I wore them at work and they're soooo comfortable since day 1. I didn't even have to break them in. They are a little hot for summer so I would only wear it during the cooler and cold season. You should be able to wear whatever you want, however you want, no matter how old you are.

I love docs and have owned at least one pair since 1994. Having said that, this is my first pair not made in England. SO FAR they seem comfortable and reasonably well made. Unlike other buyers, I didn’t struggle with the buckles and the tongues don’t dig into my ankles. The leather is stiff so I do expect there to be a break-in period but we’ll see. I’m a women’s US 10 and ordered a women’s US 9 and the fit is perfect. If I remember I’ll post an update after a few wearings.

I wore Docs in the 90s and kept my first pairs for about 10 years. I was excited to return to them as a great option for comfort and style at (in my opinion) a reasonable price point for everyday shoes. They are incredibly comfortable once broken in. They look great with jeans and with dresses/skirts. I am a professor and find them work appropriate and capable of handling everything Boston weather throws at them- snow, rains, cobble stone streets. I wear an 8.5 or sz 39 and the U.K. size 6 felt just right. I wear them with thin wool socks or tights.