How do you know what size Dr Martens to get?
Do Doc Martens run true to size?
There are people who will say yes and there are those that insist no. There is a possibility it does run true to size at times but most people will say no. Why do some shoes run true to size and others not? Let's start with this basic anatomy, also known as the Achilles tendon that runs down the back of your heel. The Achilles tendon is like a rubber band, where it wants to move but it can't move. It connects the muscles to the rest of your leg so it's not going anywhere unless you want it too. Another thing that helps with sizing is if you have wide feet then Doc Martens won't be running true-to-size for you.
Now let's look at the stuff above their toes. There are usually no problems with the width of your foot but on most shoes your toes will have a very small bump and this will often cause issues. Your Doc Martens boots are actually made of leather, which is a thick, durable material. So if your feet are wide then you are going to want to consider getting them in a wide size. Something else you may want to consider is if you have stubby or narrow toes. If these things are true for you then getting those boots in a wide size will help.
If your Doc Martens boots really do run true-to-size then they will fit fine because the heel part of the boot should be snug fitting when worn with socks.
How do you know what size Dr Martens to get?
You know what they say: it's better to have a size too big than a size too small. But how do you know which is which? That could be because of your height, weight, or even the width of your feet! Thankfully, you can easily find out what size Dr Martens shoe fits you best with these five easy steps.
1. Check the inside of your shoe for its UK and European sizing. This number will correspond with the UK/European size on our website, so use this as a rule of thumb for conversions from inches or cm to UK/EU sizes if needed.
2. Use our sizing guide to help you plan your purchases before they arrive. All the Dr Martens styles sold on our website have a unique size chart that includes both UK and EU measurements, so you can be sure of the perfect fit.
3. If you're buying boots, check out our shoe fit tool to discover how we measure them and see whether boots or shoes fit you best (just remember that boots are always going to be a snugger fit than shoes).
4. Don't worry if it's difficult to measure your feet accurately at home, because one of our specialist retailers can do it for you – just enter your postcode into our store locator and they'll appear on the map!
Are Doc Martens tight at first?
It takes time to break in any shoe. Doc Martens are no exception. However, because of their high heel and lacquered finish, they do require more breaking-in than traditionally styled shoes. And while many people experience relief or even pain from the initial tightness, others may find that they increase in tightness over time with extended wearing.
What can you do to get them as comfortable as possible? Here are a few suggestions:
1. Wear them around the house for an hour or two before venturing outside for a walk or other purpose; this will cause the leather lining and outer material to soften up
2. Buy a shoe with a slightly thicker sole, which will provide more cushioning
3. Buy footwear specifically designed for a particular style of shoe (e.g., Docs)
4. Experiment with inserts such as those from Sockwell
5. Change the way you walk; it doesn't take long before your Docs will feel like slippers!
6. Bring them to Johnston's Custom Footwear, where we can carefully break them in for you—it's worth the investment!
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