Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 2976 Chelsea Boot

Usually not one to write reviews but this shoe is so great I had to! I have wider feet and often have to worry about the width of the toe being too narrow for me. The first time I slipped these babies on they fit like a glove. I did not feel like I had to break them in, I wore them for the whole day without any complaints. I got them in Gaucho, which naturally wears down and appears lighter in spots that bend (i.e. around my ankle) or when I scuff the boot. I like the rugged look, but for some they may prefer a more clean look in which case I'd suggest a different color.

This is my first pair of Dr.Martens and I am in love! They are a little stiff at first, but once they break in they are so comfy and stylish! Even though they fit properly, they appear a little wider than my other shoes. The rubber sole makes they a little more casual than similar boots, but that was something I was looking for.

Great boots! Beautiful color!

The product itself is great, it's the size that's way off. I'm normally an 8 1/2, and these claim to be a women's 8, but they are way too big - like by a thumb or bigger. Too bad, it's a beautiful boot...

My previous casual Doc Marten chelseas lasted for years, and were understandably beat to hell--yet they held up. When the soles finally got a little too thin it was time to replace them. These boots have a narrower ankle, but over time, they conform to your shape and general use. I often forget I have them on. Love these. Keep making them, Doc!

Very comfortable and sturdy, good quality is obvious. I expect I'll be able to wear these for years to come!

Seemed a bit wide… but great for thicker sock. Very comfortable! The more you wear them the better they get. Doc Martens are always groovy.

Very comfortable, just right!

Heavy. Steady. Classic.

comfortable out of the box

These are extremely comfortable. I have a narrow foot, so they fit slightly wide, but I can wear these boots all day without any problem. They look a little wide, too, for my narrow foot, but they still look great. Would highly recommend!

They fit good although they are hard to put it on. other than that they are great

I’ve been waiting for an 8 because i typical wear a true 8.5 and thought with thicker socks, the 9 would be best. i got the 9 and they were definitely too big. i got the 8 and i LOVE THEM. i will most definitely be purchasing the brown when they become available and have already put myself on the email list.

So comfy - cushiony soles. So good looking. Love the leather, not shiny. Simple style.

Comfortable, stylish, and perfect for my everyday work needs. I want multiple pairs of these already!!

I love my new boots! I normally wear a 7.5 shoe, so I originally ordered an 8. It was way too big, so I exchanged for the 7 and it fit perfectly. I love the color and durability, and they required a lot less breaking in than I expected. They are perfect with some warm, slightly thicker socks but are also okay with thinner socks, too.

Had to order a small size

I’ve owned a bunch of docs and these guys didn’t require even half of the break-in time! super cute and ready to wear out of the box. I’m an 8-8 1/2 with a wider foot and was worried about fit but the 8s are perfect. I will echo what others have said about the difficulty in getting them on/off but it’s honestly not that bad and I’m sure as they get worn it it’ll become easier!

always buy half a size down so it can fit properly, LOVE THEM

So happy with these boots. They do not squish my toes like so many other chelsea boots I've tried.

This review is for the gaucho crazy horse leather. These do run large. I typically wear a 7.5 to 8, and have a medium to slightly narrow width foot without a high arch/rise and returned the 8 for a 7. I wear an 8 in the 1460 8-hole traditional boots. I also fit well in a size 8 Chelsea style with fur lining. However, the size 8 in this standard Chelsea style fit with thick socks but was quite roomy, although it would have been okay because of how snug the ankle fits. They also weren’t tough to get on, but I did realize they really were too big. I reordered these in a 7 and discovered they fit better. I still have some room in the toe box although I probably won’t wear thick socks until they break in more. When I first tried on the 7 there was some serious exertion and a bit of cursing to get them on and off through the the narrow opening, but once on I could tell they fit properly, so perseverance was key. I’ve worn them three times for fairy limited durations (1+ hours) and they are stretching out enough that I can get them on with a thin/medium thick sock without a shoe horn, and can get them off without too much trouble. I can tell they’ll be great after a few more wears. The color is a bit darker and richer than I expected. They definitely scuff/scratch easily and show creases quickly-it is the nature of this particular leather. I bought DM wonder balsam protector which helps mute some of those effects. I am very happy with them, can tell they will wear in nicely and last a long time.

my second pair!

They were easy to get on right out of the box and comfortable from the first step. I like the look--true Dr. Marten's--and the support. Easy to walk safely on slippery pavement. Hope they will work on ice, too.

These boots are ridiculously soft and comfortable to walk in. I have a narrow foot and tiny ankle and they fit perfectly, no flopping around.

Love!! The only downfall is they kinda run around the top part of the ankle. Maybe they just need broken in. They also crease really easily wherever they bend like when you walk or put them on