Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Clarissa Chunky Strap Sandal

This sandal looks better on! If you have worn Doc Martens in the past, you will like these sandals. I had my doubts because I am short, but they look cute. However, just like any shoe from this brand there is a breaking in period. Once you break in a pair they last for many years. My previous pair lasted about 8 years with regular wear. If you are on the fence about the price, you won't be disappointed with the quality of these sandals. I like the unique style.

These are awesome sandals. I wear a 7-7½ and went with the size 7. The first time wearing them the leather was stiff and the first strap dug into my skin after a few hours of wearing. I was worried that they were going to be uncomfortable on top of being really heavy. But by the second and third time wearing them the leather had loosened and became way more comfortable. They are definitely comfortable and cute sandals. So as long as you are not bothered by how heavy these are you will love them. The shoe itself is very wide and bulky so your feet will not look dainty but if you are buying these shoes that is probably not your look anyway. These are awesome sandals for sure. You will not be disappointed.

I normally wear a 10.5 -- got the size 10 and it fits perfectly. These have a rather European look to them. I wear with jeans, capris and skirts -- love them. Back bothered me a little for about 3 wearings; now they are great.

Size down! I am a 8-8 1/2 normal width. I ordered the size US 8 and it feels a whole size too big. Also, docs are heavy shoes so it really doesn't work to have them too loose. These shoes are comfortable and beautifully made, so I will definitely order again if they get the color I want back in stock!

Unfortunately I had to return these shoes. I really loved them, but they hurt my feet so bad. I found the straps to be so hard, they were rubbing my feet everywhere. I know that Dr. Martens always need to get breaking into, so I wore them around the house the first day. I wanted them to work so bad, I have Dr. Martens boots and I have always loved the brand. I know that they need a little time. This time around I could not make it work, I got really bad blisters and they are expensive shoes. I wanted them to be my go to comfortable sandals for the summer, and I know I won't be able to walk in them for a long before they hurt my feet, so sadly I have to let them go.

I really wanted to like these shoes. I've tried several pairs of sandals with one or more straps across the foot and cannot wear any of them. These were the worst. The sole is so stiff that the shoe doesn't bend. That caused blisters on my heel. Then the two straps closest to the toes pinched the skin when my foot bent. I give up on the whole thick straps across the foot thing.

While the boots fit true to size, the sandals run absurdly big. ABSURDLY. I think I might need 2 sizes smaller. Im sad but at least there are free exchanges.

Bummer! I like Doc Martens and I like the way this looks. As soon as I put it on, the back of the sandal rubs from the heel all the way up the Achilles to the ankle strap. Sole too stiff for a sandal: was hard to walk in even without the rubbing.

After 2 years of having these sandals and ripping my feet to shreds every single time! I have finally brought a shoe stretcher for these sandals hoping it’ll make them wider with some research I’ve been doing. They are such a nice pair of shoes, I always get compliments whenever I wear them but when I do wear them I always have a spare pair of flip flops in my bag that’s how much they hurt my feet! I probably wear them twice a week in the summer due to my feet recovering from the last time. I’ve never managed to break them in! I’ve never experienced this with any shoes, they just never stop hurting! I do have quite narrow feet and I’m a size 3 uk, they fit length wise just not width, the leather straps pinch my skin between them! I hope these shoe stretchers work and I can wear my sandals this summer without having an extra pair for backup :P

Would definitely go down a size, but very cute

When i ordered these, i wasn't sure i'd like them ... i love them! to me, they look like a modified gladiator sandal and are surprisingly comfortable. i agree, they probably need a break-in period, but for me, i don't think it will take long. as to fit, i am a 7.5US and the 5UK fits fine - as it does in all my other dr. martens shoes/sandals. i've been a dr. martens fan for many years and am never disappointed with their styles and workmanship.

The style can't be beat for funky/casual. It's not an "elegant" sandal (thin straps, thin sole, etc.) -- but that's not my style. As with all Doc Martens, the sole is stiff, and will take some breaking in -- I wear them at home for a couple hours at a time -- still working on it. But good foot support. And like all Doc Martens, runs large.

Perfect for those days when you want to feel punk, but also not stand out too much. I get so many compliments! I recommend socks with sandals for the first week or two- breaking them in was a little painful. The platform is around an inch- just enough to be chunky. Highly recommend. My outfits are vastly improved.

These are the coolest shoes! They are really heavy and clunky will most likely outlive me. The leather does rub in some places around my ankle but it is not unbearable.

These sandals are so cool & comfy. I got my husband & I matching pairs in the black leather. We get compliments whenever we wear them. Great support and very stylish. A bit heavy, but they are Doc Martens. :) They look even better with a bright pedicure.

I love these sandals. I have big feet and thought they'd make them look bigger, but not so. Whenever I wear these, someone almost always says aren't those cool. So even though I'm not cool. I can do something cool. Apart from how they look, these sandals are very comfortable. I have worn them for whole days without even thinking about my feet. That's an accomplishment for me.

These are cute sandals but tend to run a bit large.

Love the height and style of this show. Certainly order down by one size. They run big and because they are heavy, the right size is crucial. The straps are a bit tight so I need to stretch to avoid blisters. I'm happy

I love these. They look so cute on and can be dressed up or down. They were uncomfortable the first week or so before I broke them in, but they have been great since.

I love these, and may be able to wear them yet, if I can just get the size right! They run really large and I'm sending back my second pair. Other than that, they're well made and look great on, as mentioned by others. Wish me luck with the sizing.

Wow, these were huge! I ordered the recommended size for someone who wears a women's 9. They seemed a size & half larger. I liked the chunky style on line, but not on my feet. I love the Doc Marten soles, but this was too much. Zappos did not dissapoint with the customer service; I returned them with no problems.

Yes, these definitely come up huge, I though ordering by the EU sizing would be OK, since I am a Brit and have many pairs of DMs, but these are a size too big. They look cool, but I am not going to replace them with a smaller size, I can see that they would be a challenge to break in, the solid heel/ankle cup would give me issues I am sure.

I know Docs run a whole size big but the 9 was still too big and an 8 would have been too small. Also, the shoe is very hard. I'm going to return.