Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 8065 Smooth Leather Mary Jane Shoes

It’s always hit or miss w doc martens when it comes to size. These were uncomfortable

Cute shoes, but I had to return because they ran quite large. The buckles are a bit of a pain to open and close, but worth it for the look.

These fun shoes are true Docs and are a little too clunky for what I wanted. They were difficult to put on as they are very stiff (Docs again). I recommend if you have patience to undo straps each time and if you want a clunky FUN shoe.

cute syle but the leather is VERY stiff - as others have stated. Also I'm a spot on size 7 M width on the NARROW side and I don't see how anyone can say the heel area was too big, bc the top opening is unimaginably small to even get your foot inside. I couldn't even try them on. In addition, the buckles won't help they are so stiff and tight you cannot even adjust them. IMO they are pretty much just there for aesthetics. Overall, for a shoe that has such a large profile overall, it's hard to imagine it running this small (and sooo stiff). Too bad as they are cute.

After reading the reviews and the notes about these running large (up to one size), I decided to go a half size smaller to be cautious. Normally I wear a 7 US and ordered a 6.5 US. I found these ran a bit short in length (7 would have been good) but very wide in the heel. Since these are heavy shoes my heel slipped out even with this buckle style shoe.

I sent these back- the buckles were so stiff I had to struggle to unbuckle them enough to try the shoes on. Looked ok.

They were really heavy and the heel was loose no matter how tight I made the straps.

Very large and wide!

I own several pairs of Docs boots, shoes, and sandals. I always wear a UK 8. Because Docs run a little wider than US shoes, they've always fit my wide foot. These are so narrow I can't even get them on, so my ratings for comfort and arch support are fake, since they make you select something.

I had been looking for a pair of cute Mary Jane's in a wide width and found that to be an impossible task. Although these are a medium, I thought i'd give them a try after reading a few reviews that said the toe box was a bit wider. The shoe is adorable, nice heavy leather, really well made but even though I sized up they were not wide enough for me. I also found the buckle to be quite difficult to manage. I sent them back and will continue my search!

The size is a little big, and I’ve been an EU39 since middle school, the shoe is just cut slightly large and feels a little clownish. I used the Apple Pay feature and now Zappos can’t find the transaction to issue a refund. List of $150 for me.

Loved the look. Hated the stiffness. Also, they came up too high on the back of the foot, so when I tried them for an hour in the house, with socks, they gave me a blister. It’s possible they would have softened with wear, but the way they hit my foot was a dealbreaker. I wish they would have worked. Super cute and the chunky look is great with sweaters and coats for the colder seasons.

I loved these shoes. Unfortunately, the grommet that held the buckle fell off with the 2nd wearing. The grommets are not installed through the entire leather, only about halfway, which makes them pop off easily. Sadly, I will be returning these.

Me and Dr. Martens are like Charlie Brown practicing football with Lucy. Their stupefying refusal to make half sizes after so many years is their choice, clearly, so I & my 8.5s should just STOP falling in love with and buying their shoes! And yet I continue to hope that maybe, since their sizing is so erratic, someday I’ll fit into a model that’s a little small for a UK 6 or big for a UK5. THIS DELIGHTFUL AND WHIMSICAL MARY JANE IS, UNFORTUNATELY, NOT THAT PAIR. I’d thought that since they’ve updated this model over the years, making the design a bit narrower and lighter, I might stand a chance ordering a 6. But as soon as I pulled them out of the box, I knew they were 1/2 size too big. And I’m a purist when it comes to fit—I don’t want to wear my shoes with an insole and 2 pairs of socks! So, these are going back and I’ve ordered the 5s even though I know full well they’ll be 1/2 size too small and I’ll end up returning again. Moral of story: These run 1/2 size large and half-sizes beware, Dr. Martens doesn’t care about you!

Where do I begin with these shoes? Well, first of all I like the look and the style of them. The detailing on the toe box area is nice and I like the double buckles featured on the shoe. The non-slip sole is also nice and the shoe feels sturdy. However, the cons outweighed the pros. Some things I didn't like: the quality of the leather. The leather is very stiff and almost plastic like. Compared to other leather shoes I own these are outright stiff; and I do understand leather shoes do require a break-in period but these were unbearable. These trashed my feet and ankles after wearing them for a full 8 hour day walking around, with thick socks. I know Docs are known for going through a hellish break-in period but, really, it feels unnecessary (compared to the MIE versions). Secondly, the straps are impossible to undo/get loose. I had to really force them to come undone. I ended up bending the straps to stretch them out to make them a bit easier but it was still a bit of work. Also, the top of the shoe where the straps thread through kinda dug into the top of my foot. Lastly, the sizing. I know Docs don't make half sizes but I wish they did. I am a 6.5 US and the UK 4 (US 6) was still a bit long on for me; maybe a size down would've been better. Width wise, they were fine - not too narrow or wide. Wish I could've made these work for me. It's also unfortunate that Dr. Martens doesn't make these in their Made in England series, otherwise I would pay more to buy those with better materials instead of these (made in China).

Insanely uncomfortable. Had to return immediately.

As much as I have always loved Doc Martens, I do not love these shoes. They are inferior compared to the original Docs. I ordered my normal size and had to return them for a size bigger. The leather is so stiff on these they were difficult to open the clasps on the shoes. Don't buy these with the expectation that they will be anything like the original Docs from the 90's and earlier. Just a bit disappointed.

PLEASE, Dr. Martin. Please start making shoes in half-sizes. Your 8 is too big and your 7 is too tight, but I'm giving them a shot. The leather is super stiff and the buckles are impossible, but I'm desperate to make these work. Another reviewer says then will get better. My first pair (almost 30 years ago) took ages to break in, but eventually they were worth the work. I'm a week into it and they feel better. I don't think they will be my most comfortable shoes, but they might be my coolest.gl

The shoes are very cute but the sizes are way off. I ordered my standard size only to find out that they are way too big. If I put on very thick socks, they might work but I like the bare ankle look at times (don't want to be tied to thick socks when it's warm out). Also, they are extremely stiff. Just putting the shoe on is painful. Unless you are Houdini, good luck with the buckles. I had to have my husband undo and clasp the buckles because I simply couldn't budge them. Also, sizing down didn't work. My toes hit the end of the shoe. I wish Dr. Marten made half sizes (and more forgiving "leather").

I've been wanting a pair of these since I was a teenager (never mind my current age!). I was so excited to get them but when trying them on I was so disappointed that they didn't fit! I normally wear between an 8.5 and 9 in shoes (depending on the style / manufacturer), so for the UK sizing I ordered these in a 7. While the length of the shoe worked well, the heel area was so large that my foot slipped every time I took a step. I tried tightening the buckles, but even with them as tight as they'd go there was still too much room overall so my foot slipped out. The leather was very thick and didn't seem to be the same quality as other docs I've had. If I had tried to size down to accommodate for my heel, my toes would have been smashed. I don't have a narrow foot as I normally wear a M width in shoes, but these just didn't work for me. So bummed I had to send them back!

These are my second pair of Docs and got these today. I wear a us 9 1/2 - 10, got a UK 8. I have high arches and appreciate support and these fit well. I was a bit disappointed. Sadly, I agree with a prior reviewer on a few low points - Doesn't feel like a high quality leather. Actually I'm taking their word for it that this actually a leather upper. The upper edges are not rolled in and sewn around sides and the heel but are pressed or glued to the inner surface and then stitched. This seems cheap and if not for the low cut of the ides and heel back it would be digging right into every bone and tendon dow there. The buckles are not high quality - they bent (a lot) the first time I tried to undo the straps. I struggled for a couple of minutes! The buckles are narrow for the straps and this makes them difficult to undo but this may be a breaking in issue. Okay the good points - which counts for a lot. They feel good: Once I got them on, they felt very light and comfy. As I said the sides and heel are low enough to roll your ankles without touching the edges of the shoe. It is feminine but not too girly. I like the style. has a nice neutral black medium sheen. I like the wide toe box and heel. All said and done I expected more for the money but, they are comfortable and I will keep them to see how they hold up.

As soon as I put these on, they felt stiff and rubbed my heel. They went back into the box to be returned within a half hour.

I really wanted to love these because they are so cute. The leather was so stiff especially on the heel, I wasn’t sure they would ever soften so I returned them

I received a size 5 in a size 6 box. Super bummed