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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The docs arrived (keep or return) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-535557 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:13:32 +0000 Astrid 535557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Meredith, you're right! Thanks, Donna. I think I'll be going back to try one size up, just to see if it would solve the problem. Louise, I think you're right. I'm going to try sizing up. I'll go tomorrow, they still have one size up on the website, so an exchange wouldn't be a problem. I'm going to try these here on one more time now with socks and everything, see if it still seems to be too tight. Louise on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-535136 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:59:58 +0000 Louise 535136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm afraid I'm a bit wary of hoping things will stretch out, I have a couple of pairs of shoes that never did and docs are so expensive. I would definitely try a larger size remind the sa the customer is always right x DonnaF on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534597 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:52 +0000 DonnaF 534597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will join the rest of the choristers who say these boots look fabulous on you. However, you are the only one who knows how they feel. Maybe you can scope out the store to see if you can go back on Mean Woman's day off or during her lunch break? I am the type who tries on several sizes of the same shoe, and once I have scoped out the best size, I like to try on multiple pairs since they sometimes vary a bit from shoe to shoe. Maybe some are more stretched out than others. IMHO, these babies are too expensive for you to make a costly mistake and have them just sit in your closet because they hurt too much to wear. If the boots fit great in the a.m., they will probably stretch enough to be good in the late p.m. when your feet are swollen. But if they are bad in the a.m., I personally would be hesitant. . . . But looks wise, these boots are a wonderful juxtaposition with you hair and favorite silhouette. Hope they work, but a sad good-bye if they hurt. Meredith1953 on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534582 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:24:02 +0000 Meredith1953 534582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid, They look very cute on you but if they are NOT comfy then size up if necessary. Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534492 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:18:36 +0000 Astrid 534492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Inge! I think you're right that I would get used to them quickly, I think I'll keep them if I get the fit issue sorted. And yes, the length is alright, they are just not wide enough. I added a picture of the length in comparison with my other well fitting shoes, you can see that I don't need a bigger size length-wise. I could return to the store and try a size up, but the (rude) SA already told me when I asked the last time that a size up wouldn't be much wider. I'm not sure she was qualified though. Ornella, you're guessing right! That's actually something a few people said, that they would fit perfectly. It's definitely been unanimous until now. Thanks, missvee! I've gone back to the pics and you're right, I really like the way they look. I'm just not sure how much these will give on their own. Thanks, Scarlet! Yes, that's true about my aspirational pics, good point! I don't think they have men's shoes in my size, my feet are too small (and they probably won't be purple). I've heard about the breaking in period from a few people, the consens seems to be that it's worth it. Scarlet on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534483 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:12:36 +0000 Scarlet 534483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they look great and natural on you, and they fit well with the photos you posted recently about your aspirational style. I hope you can get the width sorted out. I can't advise on that. Would men's shoes be an option? When I had docs they required some serious breaking in, especially where they rubbed my shin/calf, but after that were the most comfortable shoes. missvee on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534460 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49:00 +0000 missvee 534460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sure hope you can sort out the fit issues because they look amazing on you! Take a second look at the pictures you've posted - you HAVE to admit you look great in these. But...with footwear, comfort has to come first, so don't keep them unless they feel good. Ornella on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534352 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:14 +0000 Ornella 534352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't have much time to read other responses, judging by how many of them there are I'm guessing everyone is gushing over them To my things just clicked with these Docs on. This completes your look so perfectly I can't stand it Inge on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534290 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:51:35 +0000 Inge 534290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid! I think these docs look fantastic on you, absolutely fantastic! I understand you may need to get used to this look a bit, but I have a feeling you would grow fond of them very, very quickly. About the fit: they are not too small length-wise, it's just the width that feels uncomfortably tight at the moment? Is there another store where you could try the next size up, just to check again how that feels on your feet? FYI: I had mine stretched because my feet seem to have grown a size over the last few years. My beloved pewter 20 eyelets now don't fit anymore-( The stretching did help somewhat, but not enough to make the boots grow an entire size too. (that's a "length" issue, nothing to do with width, obviously). Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534156 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:44:19 +0000 Astrid 534156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Una! I never saw it this way, but it makes sense - about taking the negative associations back. These are the 14 eyelets, but I'm rather on the short side, so they might look taller on me than on other people. Thanks, Vicki! I could try one size up in the store and see if it would be worth to try to exchange these here. Although I really don't want to go back there, the people were so rude! I have short and rather square feet, the middle of my feet (don't know the term?) is fairly wide. I'm wearing my wool socks in the pics, but I'm not sure if I could add some more layers in the tights. I have to run now but I think I'll try that later, maybe it will work? Jem, it sounds like you'll still have your happy ending with another color, that's great! Can't wait to see you in another color. There will be a few people with purple ones then! Jem on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534148 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:28:43 +0000 Jem 534148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, I had them sent to my mom's house in the US while I was there and I just wore them around her house for awhile. My ankles got sore if I wore them too long, but I could tell they would be comfortable. They felt a bit "conspicuous" at first, but I got used to that. I *really* liked how the grey went with outfits, but I just didn't think they looked "pretty" when I looked at them--definitely had a greenish cast to them. So, I sent them back, but I'm still sad about it. Funny thing is my husband loved them and my dad did, too! lol I'm thinking about the purple. I wish they made the blue in 20eye and I'd get those. Good luck with your decision. Vicki on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534131 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:16:57 +0000 Vicki 534131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid, I love them on you and they look outstanding with BOTH tights. I particularly love the lighter gray tights on you (and your posing is adorable). Please keep them, if you can. Or, try a size larger and see how that works, by adding thicker socks. These socks are thick and soft: <a href="http://www.worldssoftest.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.worldssoftest.com/</a> As for the Docs, I just got the purple 20-eyelets and have not worn them, but they fit perfectly. I also have the Doc oxfords, but I have narrow, flat feet, so there's no sizing problem with mine. Yours are the 14-eyelet, right? I hope they work out for you, because you are a "natural" in them. catgirl on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534118 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:07:24 +0000 catgirl 534118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid, when I started wearing Docs back in the 80s it was to take back the negative associations - it was odd at first but also liberating. Now onto how they look - I'd say K-worthy! You are not "all boots" at all, and I don't even find them all that noticeable. They look like a gorgeous pair of lace-up boots and do not scream anything other than fabness. It may take a little bit to get used to them, but I bet if you keep wearing them (or a better size) you will soon wonder how you lived without them. Which ones are these? They seem taller than calf height but not knee length either... I am sooo contemplating a pair now! Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return/page/2#post-534115 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:05:33 +0000 Astrid 534115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Patty! :) Andrea, I definitely wouldn't want to wear that combination, it's true. I guess people here are just naturally more hesitant when it comes to negative connotated items than in other countries. It's always a touchy subject and nobody wants to risk giving a wrong impression! I guess I could consider stretching them, I'm not sure how expensive that would be? I also know there are some tricks to speed up the process of breaking them in. And it's true, these are too expensive for keeping them just to never wear them! Thanks, Rae. This really may be a question of adjusting my eye to them. I think I just have to take one of my friends with me who's always wearing boots like these (<a href="http://www.amazon.de/TRUCK-200-Gothic-Schnallen-Stiefel-schwarz-Nieten/dp/B003HVHLJ2/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1328633679&sr=8-39" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.de/TRUCK-200.....38;sr=8-39</a>) - nobody will look at my boots! Would you say that yours got much wider after breaking them in? Thanks, Jem! Did you wear them around home for a while? I know what you mean about the grey. I really liked the idea of grey ones too after seeing them on the website, but I didn't like the grey ones much in the store. The color was somehow strange, a kind of dirty yellow-ish grey. What color are you considering instead? Jem on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534089 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 Jem 534089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they look amazing on you. I agree that they fit right in with your style and don't look over the top at all! I know when I first tried them on they felt awkward, but it didn't take long before I really loved them. I sent mine back because I didn't like the shade of grey, but am looking for an alternative color. Too bad they are feeling too tight. I don't know anything about how much they stretch. rae on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534072 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:35:11 +0000 rae 534072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I LOVE these on you! I don't think they are too loud or too much of a departure. They look *great* with those skirts. If you can get them to be comfy, I definitely vote to keep. Combat boots are getting to be fairly classic/standard issue now, so I think your eye will adjust. Also keep in mind that they will break in. RandomThoughts (Andrea) on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534056 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:25:00 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 534056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, yes, that negative Docs association. I know what you are talking about, Astrid. It's probably lesser known here but.... I wouldn't be pairing ox blood Docs with a military flight jacket and bracers, that's for sure. ;-) But Astrid, I think these boots look GORGEOUS on you. If you opt to keep them would you consider having them stretched? That might help resolve the fit issue. To me, they do not look over the top at all, and seem to fit with what you are wearing (both outfits IMO) very naturally. I hope you keep them but ultimately if you find them uncomfortable or 'too much' for you, well, you wouldn't wear them anyway. Patty on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534048 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:24 +0000 Patty 534048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As I thought Astrid --you are rocking these like no ones business!!!! All pics look good and they do no stand out like you are all boots--they look like they belong on you! Of course they have to feel good in the fit but please know the look is marvelous!!! Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534023 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:45 +0000 Astrid 534023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, thank you! You are so right - I remember your dress dilemma. Kelly, I could definitely try some Oxfords as an alternative, they are less intimidating for sure. Mochi, the color really is gorgeous! It's true that it's good to know I rock them in either case. Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534016 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:01 +0000 Astrid 534016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, IK. I guess it depends from where you're coming from when you look at these. They are a lot of look for me, because I was happy with fading into the background only two short years ago. I don't think sizing up would work. Thanks, DragonflyJane! Yes, I know of these negative associations and it's the same here. I don't think it would be that big of a problem because of the way I would wear them and of my look in general, but those associations are definitely there. Mochi on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534012 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:38 +0000 Mochi 534012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, mine are purple but they're the 20-eyelet so go almost up to the knee! In your pics they are such a rich, lustrous hue. They are gorgeous. But of course, follow your heart on whether to keep them or not. At least, should you return them, you know it's because the fit is bad, and not because you didn't rock them! kellygirl on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534008 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:55:17 +0000 kellygirl 534008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agreeing with Shannon that they have to be comfortable. Perhaps you could try the oxfords? Transcona Shannon on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534006 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 534006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid - in the end it's what YOU are comfortable with - both style wise and comfort wise. YLF will support you either way! DragonflyJane on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534004 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:20 +0000 DragonflyJane 534004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! I think they look great on you & I really like them with the grey tights. Here in the UK, some styles of DMs have had really negative associations in the past. Is that the same where you live? I wouldn't let it bother me - rather be a "brand ambassador" for the stylish, modern DM wearer about town! I can't offer any advice about stretching & fit, sorry! ironkurtin on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534003 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:14 +0000 ironkurtin 534003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They may seem like a lot to you but they're really quite mellow to look it. Can you size up? Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-534001 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:02 +0000 Astrid 534001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Kim and Natalie! Seems they get only love. Mochi, they are deep purple. Don't you have the same? My calves are actually rather in the thin side if you compare them to my thighs. Mochi on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-533998 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:58 +0000 Mochi 533998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What color are these again? They don't quite look black to me. Are they purple? I'm jealous that you can wear the shorter docs with flair...on me they would make my calves look big. goldenpig on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-533994 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:16 +0000 goldenpig 533994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love these boots on you--they look perfectly natural on you! I would keep if you can resolve the fit issues. Queen Mum on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-533993 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:11 +0000 Queen Mum 533993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ these look like so much fun! Keep for sure! Astrid on "The docs arrived (keep or return)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-docs-arrived-keep-or-return#post-533991 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:47:35 +0000 Astrid 533991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Linda! Thanks, Amy! Like I said above, I don't think sizing up would solve the problem. The SA in the store said it too, that they would get longer overall but not much wider. I would be up to experimenting with these, but you're right that I'm not in love with them right now. Thanks, Gingko! Thanks, Diana. Interesting that you have just the opposite problem. We're all different I guess. Thanks, Mochi! Thy ARE out of my comfort zone, but that's not always a bad thing. I just don't know. I guess I just feel like they have to be a 100% what with the price and all. I won't buy another pair of boots soon if I keep these. Thanks, Kelly! It's good to hear that you think I could pull these off. You're right that I had to work for getting them on my feet, but they were still really tight when I had them on. I'll definitely think about them a bit, but I'll have to look how long I could keep these. ETA Thanks, morethanbeige! Thanks again, Mochi. I guess I can see how they would fit well into my style. Maybe I really just have to get used to the look. I know that my mum will lose it if I keep these....