Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 8065 Smooth Leather Mary Jane Shoes

I was very excited about these shoes - I love the style and I expected them to be very comfortable and so cute with jeans. When I received however, the leather is very stiff, the straps very difficult to fasten and unfasten, and the shoes were so uncomfortable I had to get them off immediately. As cute as they were I hated to send back, but I knew the leather would never break in and be comfortable.

I normally wear US size 7.5 or 8 but got the US size 7 / UK 5 in this shoe, based on other reviews. This worked out perfectly for me, although I prefer shoes to feel a little tighter rather than be too loose. I agree with other reviewers that these are very stiff and uncomfortable out of the box - even the straps are stiff and hard to put in the buckles. If you don't have the patience to break in shoes, then these aren't for you. But I've been wearing them off and on for about a week and they are almost perfect - everything is softening up. I'm really impressed with the quality. I love the look, and I think I'll have these for a long time!

I love Dr. Marten’s. I wear AFOs and it’s hard to find good shoes that the AFOs fit in, provide support and look nice. I also have a somewhat awkward gait and wear out shoe soles very quickly, but not with my docs. I have one pair going on 10 years and haven’t had to have them re-soled. The quality of the product makes them worth every cent I pay for them. I was so impressed with these that I also got a similar pair in black. I put everything as true to size as they are the size I expect for this brand. In general the shoes run a little big and wide which is why I love them for AFOs. They also have removable insoles in case I need more room for the AFO. I’m still working on breaking them in and am hopeful that the buckles become easier with time. The pictures on the website are an accurate representation of what you get. If you’re contemplating you first pair, bite the bullet and get them. They’re worth it.

These shoes are very cute with jeans! I agree with a previous reviewer who stated that they look less clunky at home than they do in the pictures. I have re-ordered the shoes one size down ( a half size down was not available) as the fit feels very big to me. The material is a little stiff at first and the shoes were a little hard to get on my feet. There is a trick to working the buckle for adjusting the shoe fit - pull the metal buckle away from the leather strip. I before trying to adjust.

Too big and the middle strap across the top hurt my foot. I have a pair of Maryjane docs from 20 years ago that I love. They don’t have the middle strap, and are cuter.

It was a solid size 11! I WAS PRAYING THIS WOULD FIT MY SIZE 12 based on the few reviews that said "felt big"...so NOW I BEG DOC TO MAKE WOMEN'S SIZE 12!!!!!

Still breaking these in, so they are "comfortable but stiff." Once Docs break in, however, they are super comfortable. As to sizing, I am a U.S. size 8.5 (39-40 Euro)-- I initially ordered a U.S. 8 per manufacturer and seller instructions, but they were too short. I exchanged for a U.S. 9. My heels slipped too much in the 9s (41 Euro), so I put heel pads in them, and the shoes are "just right" now.

Love Dr. Martens Mary Jane Shoes, Takes a little time to break in, but once I break them in, they will be so nice and comfortable.

Fit true to size. Very comfortable.

DO NOT go by the sizing that they recommend. I wear a size 7 in EVERY shoe that I own. When my size 7s came they were more like size 9. I was going to downsize 2 sizes because they were so large, but my daughter talked me into just downsizing one size, so I ordered a size 6. They fit!!! You need to order a full size smaller than what you would naturally wear.

weirdly hard to put on. buckles are very complex to arrange, but they are so cute, its all worth it

I love these!!! I wear them to work and they make me feel cooler than everyone else.

they'll take some time to break in but they are super cute & will last a very long time!

They are AMAZING!!! Legendary shoe company awesome comfort!!!

Ok so these are soooo freaking adorable ?. There are just beautiful. The straps are super stiff and really hard to buckle but the shoe it self isn’t . And I’m sure once I’ve worn them a bit the buckle will be easier to use. They are a bit big but nothing I would return them for obvi if u are a half size size down tho :) shipping was so fast !

I had this shoe back in the day and after a visit to London, and seeing all these cute girls wearing Docs, I decided to order a pair I used to know and love. I am a reasonably fit person with strong hands - and I have to tell you that unbuckling these shoes took me, my partner and a small screwdriver to use as a lever. One they were undone, it was so impossible to buckle them back up, that it just never happened. As I prepared them to go back in their box for a return to Zappos, I couldn't even buckle them them, sitting on my own lap. They are super cute and I had high hopes but these are hopeless - and so stiff that I don't think they would/could soften up over time to eventually become the comfy kind of shoe that you can slip on and off - so sad but super true.

True to size-great quality. They feel really comfortable and elevate simple outfits! Will be buying the brown color. highly reccomend!

We had to size up, just to make sure there was some room to grow. We love the color & the style! We found them in a retail location and Zappos beat the price!

I normally wear a size 10 in women's shoes and these run big I ended up w/US 9

I love these shoes. Comfortable and stylish and so well made. My new favs.

Very stiff leather, felt small. Would recommend to size up.

They are cute and work

Love them and wear them all the time!

Was purchased as a gift for my niece. Her usual size is 8, but she took a 7 in this style.

These are great shoes, really cute. I wear and 8.5 and the 8 fits well with my good socks. They are really comfortable, even though they are stiff out of the box. I am returning them because they are pretty heavy for me, though.