Dr. Martens Women's 1460 W Smooth Leather 8 Eye Boot

Love love love these boots. I am usually a size 7 - 7.5 in US women's. 7.5 is more comfy for me so there's a little more room so my toes are touching the inside of the shoes, but I ordered the UK 5. I ordered the Smooth Black (which are also supposed to be a tougher leather according to research) . They fit fine with 1 pair of normal Hanes socks etc.I've been trying to do the double layer to "break them in" , wearing a pair of those long, thick, fuzzy socks with ankle socks over them and it's a bit tight to fit in. I haven't had issues with the back of the shoe where it dips in by the Achilles tendon (maybe my ankles are thin enough it doesn't rub much on the back).A LOT of people complain about blistering and how uncomfortable theses shoes are at first, but I honestly haven't had any problems. My biggest issue, though, is on the top of the foot the shoes also dip in and it is a bit tight. You can start to feel pins and needles, especially if you have cold feet already like I do (poor circulation maybe, haha). I think the leather just needs to be stretched out. I don't want to pay for it, so I'll do what I can to stuff them when not in wear, and maybe try the frozen / hot water trick. I was also told by a friend to get the leather balm to maintain the condition of the boots.I wear these around the house for a few hours (they do make a squeaky sound) and I have also worn them out for a couple hours per day, and there wasn't much of a difference. I guess start slow and take breaks in between wears. Maybe I'm just lucky or my feet are the right size to fit comfortably in the shoe, but this is a great purchase. Arrived right on time and good packaging, and the price is amazing compared to retail!I Googled and stalk the shoes a ton before finally ordering ( and I never tried them on in a store, which may be a good idea), but I am totally happy! Best of luck to you

I'm a huge shoe enthusiast, and I'd been dying to get my hands on these for the past few years. First thing I thought when I put them on and walked around for about an hour: OWWW.I'd figure skated for about ten years before, so I knew what it felt like to wear painful shoes. These were worse. They felt like I'd strapped a knife to the backside of the right shoe and took a stroll; the shoe literally shredded the skin on the back of my heel. But after I let it heal, I began wearing thicker socks (so I recommend wearing these during cooler seasons like late autumn or winter) and stuffed unused makeup sponges in the socks where the stiff leather of the new boots pinch your feet. You may have to adjust the sponges throughout the day because they can move around, but it keep your feet cut-free.Anyway, after a few wears (sometimes just wearing them around the residence hall to get water or go to the bathroom, etc.) the leather of the shoes softened significantly. They grow progressively comfier with each wear, and people who ask can't believe that I got these for under $80 on Amazon. (Seriously, it's a great deal when the prices fall a bit.)SIZING TIP: order a size UP if you're a halfie like me! I wear a 6.5 in US women's sizes, so I ordered the 5 F(M) UK/7 B(M) US Women. I figured it's best to have shoes that are a bit roomier (you can always wear thicker socks or insert insoles) than to have shoes that are stiff AND too small.Overall, these are some of my favorite shoes. They go with every look, whether it's a lazy day or a day when I feel like dressing up a bit. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a closet staple pair of shoes. Just take care during the breaking-in stage.

I’ve wanted Doc’s since I was a teenager and we could never afford them. Obviously, back then, it was a trend thing. Now that I’m getting up there in age and have since been diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder, I needed some boots that would stabilize my ankles because I roll them multiple times a day, they’re prone to dislocate, and they always just hurt. My fiancé bought me these as a mother’s day gift because he knew I needed them, as well as how bad I’ve always wanted them. I put them on yesterday when they got here and they have been a dream! They are very true to size as well, I’ve kept them on to get them broken in.This is one thing that’s important to note with the classic Smooth Leather; they must be broken in! They’re going to be tight around the tongue stitching, especially if you have high arches, which I do. But you need to just put on some thick socks and suck it up. You can also stick full soda cans down in them when you’re not wearing them. Another thing that will help is shoe polish. Real shoe polish, not one of those quick clean sponges.If you have a hypermobility issue, I highly recommend them! Or, if you just have to be on your feet a lot, because they are incredibly comfortable and cause no foot/leg fatigue. I can’t wait to be able to go do things again that I wasn’t able to do because of my ankles!