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Quick question about Doc Martens fit

Lena

Ladies with Doc Martens, I have a quick question for you. I now have two sizes of red tall boots: US 8 and US 7. The smaller size doesn't fit any better in the ankle and below knee, but it's much tighter in the foot. So much so that I can hardly wear them around the house in cotton socks. Are these boots going to stretch a lot? My gut tells me to keep the larger size, but I'm a little concerned about stretching. My toes are happy in the larger size, but the rest of my foot needs a whole lot of cushioning/fabric to fill the empty space around the heel.

(I wear most of my boots with thick wool socks to avoid blistering, etc.)

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5 Replies

Posted 1 year ago
yublocka (website)

Lena I've found that they don't stretch so much as soften up and mold to your shape. I don't think they will grow lengthwise. If you can't even wear thin socks comfortably with the smaller pair, I'd say keep the size 8s - after all you want to be comfortable when your feet swell up after walking around for long periods!

Posted 1 year ago
Angie (website)

Yublocka (how did you come up with that name!) is spot on. Go for the larger size and enjoy. You have inspired many, Lena.

Posted 1 year ago
yublocka (website)

Hehe it means "apple" in Russian. I picked it as an internet nickname many years ago and it has stuck. My Mum is Russian and its one of the few Russian words I know!

Posted 1 year ago
Angie (website)

Ha! Sweet. I might have to call you apple from time to time.

Posted 1 year ago
yublocka (website)

Hmm I just realised how ironic it is that "apple" is my username and my body shape......strange!!!

Posted 1 year ago