Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Phina

I just got these & wore them today for the first time. I totally adore them. I wear a women's size 10 in all my shoes. I purchased the UK8/US10 & it fit perfectly. If I had gone down a size (as others suggest) I would not even be able to get this on. It's snug with socks (and they are not even thick socks.) My calf is about 18.5" so I was worried these may not work, but was hopeful as I read elsewhere that they'd fit up to about a 19" calf. They absolutely DO FIT! The leather is so soft & pliable, that they have just enough stretch to fit comfortably. I am also on the 2nd to last hole on the buckle, so I could loosen them up a bit more if I needed to. Perhaps over jeans they may need a bit more space, but I was able to fit my entire hand down between the shaft & my leg, so I know this leather has a lot of give to it. And since it's such lovely leather, i think they will loosen up a bit more with regular wear. One thought I had, if they didn't quite fit, was looking into leather buckle/strap extenders (they sell these for men's kilts, for example), to give just a tad bit more room (like 1/2" maybe.) Not sure how that would look, but i would have considered it since I LOVE the way these books look!! When i was first putting these on, I unzipped it & undid all the buckles & then tried to fasten them around my calf. This did not work so well & I thought for sure the boots would not even buckle around my calf - it just seemed like the straps were not long enough. The second boot i left buckled & just used the zipper - they zipped right up fine. So, if you are having some issues getting the buckles to fasten, I'd suggest fastening them in the last hole or 2nd to last hole before you even put them on. The leather stretches enough to let you zip them right up. They do pucker a bit around the ankle, sort of like the leather is slouching down. But i think that's kind of how they are supposed to be. These aren't really for that smooth, sleek look. They just have a more rugged, kick-some-teeth-in look :) All in all, for the price I am pleased. They are way more comfortable & roomy than most other boots of similar cost. And they don't look or feel like cheap crappy leather, like most of the other $200 boots I've tried do. They rub a bit on the heel, and feel a little tight across the top of the foot, but this will all break-in in time & they will probably be one of my favorite pairs of boots.

They are comfy and stylish. Every time I wear them, I'm given the side eye by other women who then tell me how much they like my boots. I'm very happy with them. This is my second pair of Dr. Martens. I purchased my first pair in my early twenties but my mom threw them away! I am fifty now and so this is kind of cathartic and a proper homage to my love for British punk.

These boots feel like bedroom slippers from the first time you put them on. They do not have much foot support, but are quite comfortable. I like the strap and buckle Edward Scissorhands look and the straps are functional to allow you to adjust the boots to your exact calf size. I just put additional holes in the straps to fit my slim legs. These are now my favorite boots. The leather is glove soft. One caution. These are not snow boots. The way the foot is constructed they tend to gap a little where the tongue is and you feel the cold air and snow can get in.

This is hands down my favorite pair of boots I have ever owned. They are super comfortable and very versatile. I have worn them to work, out on the town, shopping, and even to a renaissance festival! Then later, I see that they are Carol's boots on The Walking Dead which made them that much cooler!

If you've never worn Doc Martens, it is important to understand that these are unisex so this means the footbed is roomy (making it comfortable but you might need thicker socks). For low height shoes (non boots like the classic oxford style) this means they are deeper than regular women's shoes - this can lead to some rubbing on the back of your heel because it is taller than usual shoes. I need wide shaft boots and was pleased to find that these boots accommodated my calves just fine. I ordered a lace boot style at the same time and realized that this zipper style is much more practical for putting on/taking off. The material is has a distressed/worn look so it is a casual look but very cute.

Love the way these boots look! Great apocalyptic look. The black mirage is a matte, soft-looking and feeling black. Loose, comfortable feel. If you want a tighter fit, these probably won't work for you. These don't require a breaking-in period. I usually wear a 7.5 women's, my feet are narrow in the heel, but in Dr Martens I wear UK 5. Because they are boots, I don't have any problems with my narrow feet slipping and I don't add insoles.

This looks great with anything, really. It has a nice stylish flair that separates if from the other Doc Martens out there and that's why I got them. However, the comfort is something else: the part where the leather tongue starts is very painful that it's difficult to walk in them and I can't stop thinking about how it's squeezing my feet. I'm hoping it will loosen up the more I use it because it is definitely true to size and I love them already! I'm thinking of maybe purchasing one of those wooden shoe stretchers that I saw at Clarks stores to hasten the break-in process but other than that part, I recommend these beautiful pair! Good luck & happy shoe shopping!

I absolutely love these boots and wear them nearly every day. I have pretty large calves - about 17 inches - and these fit. Usually when people say boots fit their large calves, they don't fit mine. The straps widen to allow more room and don't look goofy. I hope these last as long as my other Docs did!

LOVE these boots! Unlike a lot of the Dr. Martens boots being made now, these boots are so soft and comfortable!

I got these for my teen for Christmas. She loves them and they look really cute on. She is very petite and has sticks for legs. We took them to the shoe shop to add extra holes in the buckles. Maybe some day she'll grow into them.

Brilliant boots! Not the classic full grain leather, soft and pliable out of the box, with wear they will become slouchy and more casual looking. Wore them three days straight after getting them for Christmas and have no complaints.

I love these boots. My concern was that they were going to be heavy and stiff. They are so soft not heavy and there was no break in time at all. On the sizing perhaps a half a size larger than what I needed in a little bit wider but then again I have very narrow feet the greatest teacher is essentially the three strips of leather that will go up your leg and then there are these adjustable bands that go around your leg so that you can get a good fit whether your calf is slender or athletic. I am always worried that I am going for fashion without comfort since I was in a car accident that has really affected my feet but I can honestly say I can wear these all day long. Lots of compliments; you can get a biker look goth look or just look coo in these boots.

I love Dr. Martens and these did not disappoint at all. Super comfortable...plenty of room to wear jeans tucked in or wear with shorts.

I was so happy when I got the boots but got extremely sad and disappointed when I saw them. :'( They are not Black. They are more like a grayish color (I hate gray), kinda like a faded black. They are cute and fitted me very nicely but I wanted BLACK boots, I don't like how gray looks on me. I would have kept them if they were truly black but since they are not I will be sending them back, sorry Dr. Martens. :(

Love these boots. Perfect for everyday casual wear in winter, look great with skinny jeans. Also fab for camping, outdoor events and serious hiking. Comfy, stylish and "biker chic."

I have ordered and returned about 10 pair of boots trying to find that perfect one. Guess what? I found it. Edgy, sexy, and cool to the max. Comfy right out of the box. I did have to put a full foot insert in them for comfort and to take up the extra room (narrow feet), but I did not care. Nikita has nothing on me in these boots. Yeah!!!

These boots are so funky! I absolutely love these! They look amazing with jeans and an over sized coat and hobo bag, perfection! I normally wear and 8.5, but in Dr. Martens, I always need to size down. So I had to get an 8 in these or 6 (UK). It's nice because the buckles are adjustable so depending on the size of your lower leg, you can just them for the entire length of your leg!

Love these boots. So comfortable and stylish at the same time!! I am wearing them constantly. I never leave the house without a compliment on the boots by people I don't even know! Easy to adjust. Easy to put on and off, Fit well and so comfy, even when on my feet for hours!

I am very disappointed that I have to return these boots. I bought them in a US8 & US9. The 8 was too short, but fit everywhere else. The 9 was way too big in the foot area. It was obvious when looking at them that they are too big. I really like the boot and was looking forward to wearing them. I feel that if they were available in 1/2 sizes, they would have worked. Even thick socks did not help.

They are awesome. I am a runner so I have pretty wide calves and the buckles are adjustable so that they can go over jeans easily, or be cinched to stay up with just leggings or stockings. I used band-aids to prevent blisters for the first day, but I don't think I actually needed them. They have a roomy toe box and good arch support (I have pretty flat feet). And they're fun!

These are the coolest boots! I want to wear them everyday! True Dr. Martens shoes to the letter, they are beautiful and as expected.

Love this great looking and comfortable boot! Never had a pair of Doc Martens before. I wear orthotics and these are able to accommodate them, which is a huge plus! I just removed the insert that came with and put in my own. Looks great with skirts or jeans. Arch support is between none and slight.

GREAT boot - been on the hunt for something like this for a long time and had never looked at Dr. Martens. Looks fantastic on - boot shaft is not too tall for us shorter gals. Agree it runs large - I probably would have ordered an 8 if I had not read previous reviews but sized down and went with a 7 and it fits fine. Can't wear a thick sock with it but no need to. Great boot for the price! Looking for a change in the weather so I have a good excuse to wear it.